Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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Pure Mechanical Feel: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
As pickup trucks continue to gain popularity and market share as everyday drivers, so do their predecessors as collectibles. And among the most popular varieties are ’67-’72 Chevrolet C10s (Action Line) and their corresponding GMC stable-mates. That being the… more»
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Cheap Drop Top! 1991 Dodge Shadow Convertible
A 1991 Dodge Shadow convertible, eh? Seems like an unusual automobile to cover on these august web pages, but as usual, I have a reason – more on that to follow. So, reasonable mileage, good condition, top that drops,… more»
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Polish Import! 1992 BMW 316i Tourer
I’ve always appreciated station wagons, or tourers, as this 1992 BMW 316i is designated. That’s probably because, like many of my generation, I spent so much time, in my youth, trundling around in one. I even learned how to… more»
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Rare Bucket Seats? 1961 Buick Electra 225
I must admit that this 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible is not what my mind conjures when I think of an Electra 225. Long, low, wide, and opulent are some of the adjectives that immediately come to mind, but… more»
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Slant-Six Pioneer: 1960 Dodge Dart
Generally, when the Dodge Dart is mentioned, thoughts steer towards the late sixties through mid-seventies A-body compact. But in the beginning, it was a full-size model such as this 1960 Pioneer example. It’s definitely, today, one of those seldom-seen… more»
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390 V8 Powered 1968 Ford XL
I was excited to read the opening line of the listing for this 1968 Ford XL, which states, “Got this car out of a barn, where it’s been sitting for quite a few years. Around 25 is our best… more»
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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3-On-The-Tree W/O.D.: 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood
While old station wagons continue to be a collector’s hit, I’m not certain about the prospects for this 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood. The listing states that the car is in “Good Condition,” but I think that’s a debatable position. The… more»
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Only 29K Miles? 1962 Buick LeSabre
Searching our archives, I’ve come across quite a few full-size 1962 Buicks, such as today’s discovery by T.J., a LeSabre four-door sedan. None, however, can claim only 29K miles of experience. The seller proclaims, “29,349 documented original miles,” so… more»
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Nomad-Like? 1965 Chevelle 300 Wagon
By the very early sixties, the Detroit three-and-a-half had pretty much said adios to two-door station wagons. Particularly popular in the fifties, they had pretty much run their course by about ’61. There were some exceptions, but the big… more»
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Unusually Repowered: 1937 Packard Convertible
When is a Packard not a Packard? I guess that depends on what one considers to be a car’s soul. Is it the engine? Styling? In an automobile such as this 1937 Packard, perhaps it’s the distinctive grille. Which… more»
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End Of An Era: 1954 Hudson Hornet
“My days monkey wrenching on cars are over. This old Hudson needs a new home,” claims the seller of this 1954 Hudson Hornet. Unfortunately, I’m down with that sentiment. Father Time has an insidious way of making crawling around… more»
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Parked In ’82: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
A 1964 Chevrolet Impala is hardly a rare discovery here on BF, we’ve covered them out the Wazoo; so why another? Well, this one’s a true garage/barn find that’s been sitting since 1982 – not a megadollar, fully restored… more»
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One Of Only 633! 1965 Imperial Convertible
When it comes to sixties vintage luxury cars, there’s no doubt about it, the ’64-’66 edition of the Imperial is my favorite. And today, for your review, we have a rare 1965 Imperial Crown convertible to consider. The seller… more»
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55 Year Siesta: 1938 Packard 8 Club Coupe
By 1938, the upper-crust Packard Automobile Company had managed to survive the Great Depression, no mean feat, and was offering as many as fifteen different models. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is listed as an “Opera Coupe,” or… more»
