Like so many cars from this bicentennial era, Pontiac’s Grand Prix started packing on the pounds and adding to its girth by 1976. Not that it seemed to matter, as 228K of these personal luxury coupes rolled off of… more»
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Top Dog Dodge: 1967 Monaco 500
Typically, we feature numerous 1967 vintage Dodge Chargers and Coronets, as well as Darts to a lesser extent, here on BF. As for the big cars, like the C-body Monaco and Polara, not so much so. Today, let’s change… more»
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It’s Dynamic! 1966 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible
Oldsmobile had it all goin’ on in ’66! They covered all the bases with models like this Dynamic 88, which occupied the middle of the pack marketing slot. Convertibles were still a “thing” in ’66, and the Dynamic 88… more»
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No Reserve Big Block GTS: 1969 Dodge Dart
Well, to cut to the chase, this big-block-powered ’69 Dodge Dart GTS wasn’t born with its current powerplant. It is, however, according to its VIN, a genuine GTS variant – one of my favorites from Mopar’s performance years. And… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra
What’s the best thing about this 1971 Ford Torino? It’s green! Yes, that’s my favorite hue, but I know that’s not the case with many BF commenters. No worries, this sharp-looking Cobra has a lot of other notable features,… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
Yesterday, it was this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, and today, I’m going to wind things back about a decade and take a look at the Chrysler division’s offerings for 1956, specifically in the form of this beautiful Windsor four-door… more»
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19 Feet Of Detroit-Poured Confidence: 1967 Chrysler Newport
The seller of this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom waxes on, “You show up to Christmas in a beige crossover, and your father sighs. Your mother asks if you’ve ‘settled down.’ No more. Rolling up in this pillarless 4-door hardtop—gliding… more»
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Ran Flawlessly When Parked: 1938 Hupmobile Six
A Hupmobile, eh? How often do we review one of those on these august webpages? Not often, and never a 1938 Model Six, four-door sedan such as today’s discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster. Hupmobile was another one of many domestic… more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1969 Buick Riviera
Oh, Buick, where have you gone? Compare this magnificent 1969 Buick Riviera to today’s dreck pushed by GM’s upper-scale division, and you might find yourself asking the same question. This looker is a mix of originality as well as… more»
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14K Miles And No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado
And now, another take on Cadillac’s famed Eldorado, in this case a 14 K-mile 1973 edition. As opposed to this 1960 Biarritz example, this Eldo is probably more in line with what people mentally conjure when Cadillac’s personal luxury… more»
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What’s A Matador? 1975 AMC Coupe
Generally, in modern times, a two-door and a four-door automobile model look pretty much the same; the obvious difference being two more or fewer doors, depending on your perspective. American Motors upset that apple cart in ’74 with their… more»
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Three Deuce Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
I’ve seen plenty of ground scrapers before, but this outsized 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz looks like a minor asphalt ripple would challenge it. Regardless, there are a lot of other facets to this car to consider, so we can… more»
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1:1 Scale Matchbox: 1959 Vauxhall Victor
I owned a Vauxhall Victor. I may still be able to find it. It was made in England by Lesney, and it was one of my favorite Matchbox cars. I got it for a steal, $0.49 – such a… more»
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Caddy On The Cheap! 1990 Allante Convertible
My, how things have changed in the automotive world, at GM in particular. Back in the eighties, their top division, Cadillac, took a swing at the luxury two-seater market (Mercedes SL?) with the Allante, such as this 1990 example,… more»
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Excellent Resto Candidate? 1962 Studebaker Lark
So, is this 1962 Studebaker a bird, or a fun activity? I guess it depends on what definition of “Lark” you employ. It doesn’t seem like either to me, but it is an important model of the venerable Studebaker… more»
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Triple White: 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
The year 1973 was a point of realization in the domestic automotive biz. Cars were becoming bigger and heavier, with a focus more on luxury, while power output was diminishing due to federally mandated emission control regs. No worries,… more»
