Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Back in 1972, a Mercedes 450 SL was an exalted ride; if you had one, you were doing all right. Today’s deleterious find, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a figurative shadow of its… more»
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Parts Car Included! 1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible
You know, “Barn Find” has become a generic term in the old car world. It seems that everyone and his brother who has a car to flip calls it a “barn find”. That’s OK; you savvy readers know what’s… more»
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Black Beauty: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
OK, I’ll admit it. From time to time, I have taken a snarky attitude towards mid-to-late-seventies disco duck mobiles, such as this 1976 Ford Thunderbird. It’s not a retrospective on my part; I clearly recall the era, and was… more»
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Fun Car Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
What to make of Chevrolet’s 1959 El Camino? What to make of the 1959 Chevrolet, in general, I suppose I could ask, considering its late fifties, over-the-top styling. And from my perch, that exaggerated styling is even more obvious… more»
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No Reserve! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
I admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of the C4 (’84-’96) Chevrolet Corvette, at least not the earliest examples, but this very sharp 1994 subject has definitely caught my attention. It’s a non-cluttered design on a very… more»
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4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Talk about an unusual find, a full-size 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari station wagon with a factory-installed, four-speed manual transmission! Yeah, it was possible, though I can’t imagine many opted for such an unusual arrangement. The seller claims Pontiac Historical… more»
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No Sensors! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Have you ever noticed how the first of anything is often the best? You know, in movies, for example, the sequels often don’t measure up to the original story. I have found that to be true with many cars,… more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1965 Dodge Dart Wagon
The last time that we covered a 1965 Dodge Dart station wagon on BF was seven and a half years ago. I recognize the interest and collectibility of old wagons, but this is one that definitely does not come… more»
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No Reserve And 9K Miles! 2009 Cadillac DTS
Yesterday, I covered this 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two, a Cadillac from the days when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, and today it’s a 2009 DTS. Well, OK, yeah, it seems like a bit of a letdown, comparatively speaking. Regardless,… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two
“Cadillac Presents Four Great New Series of Cars for 1951,” so proclaims the Caddy sales brochure 74 long years ago. And the bread and butter of that line-up appears to be the Series Sixty-Two, such as this four-door sedan… more»
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Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman
Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»
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Bargin Bulletnose: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Some things are existentially comical. In the animal world, I’d suggest it’s the elephant – they’re just goofy looking, but I greatly enjoy them. In the car world, it has to be the Bulletnose Studebaker, such as today’s 1950… more»
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Black Plates And Patina: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I
Oldsmobile’s 1964 line-up was a bit confusing. I’ve covered their models from that year before, and always have to go through a refresher to figure out what’s what. So, with that thought, here we go again. Today’s find is… more»
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Magazine Star: 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
I don’t know about you guys, but when I spy a modern Rolls-Royce, it looks like a brick with a grille, accentuated with commercial freezer-style door handles. This 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, however, is what my mind conjures when… more»
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Factory Everything: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
Let’s be frank; we cover 1970 Ford Mustangs out the yin-yang. I know this because I searched to see if this convertible specimen had been covered before here on BF. Nope, no coverage, but it seemed like every other… more»
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Piece Of American History? 1960 Studebaker Lark
“Are you a collector or looking to own a piece of American history! This beautiful Stude is in good working condition!” And that’s it for this listing – nothing more is written. Well, it doesn’t matter, check this one… more»
