I’m not sure what to make of this one. This 1960 Chevrolet Impala four-door hardtop is not a more desirable model like a ’65 or ’66 SS version. It is a four-door, thought at least a hardtop and not… more»
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442 Alternative: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There was a dizzying array of Oldsmobile intermediate models offered in 1970, a multitude of body styles that no automotive producer provides today. And when you mention Cutlass, the conversation usually turns to either a 442 or a W-31… more»
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390 Powered: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
NASCAR was certainly all the rage in the ’60s, and there was a mantra that stated, “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday”. At one time I thought, naively, that meant, well if you win a race on Sunday, the… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1941 Mercury 8 “Custom” Sedan
Before we collectively get into a debate regarding automotive body-styles, please be advised that the description used by the marque, you know, the outfit that actually designed, built, marketed, distributed, and sold the vehicle, is the description used here… more»
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Barn Bound For 45 Years: 1933 Oldsmobile Touring Coupe
Being an automobile builder in 1933 had to be a challenge. Maybe not as much as it had been in ’30 or ’31 but the Great Depression lagged on and many auto manufacturers didn’t make it out of the… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
One of the all-time great, popular when new and popular a half-century later, muscle cars is the Chevelle SS396. In the mid-1960s, Chevrolet was chomping at the bit to get into the big-engined, mid-sized game and they executed their… more»
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454 Power! Low-Mile 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
The year 1975 was a transitional one for many automobile manufacturers. Getting serious about emission control and getting the lead out brought about the introduction of catalytic converters across many automotive brands for the first time. The muscle car… more»
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One of Only 400: 1952 Aston Martin DB2
Gullwing Motor Cars is becoming the go-to place lately for “interesting” finds of European origin! This is the third review that I have covered for a GMC marketed automobile and, as usual, there will be much to consider. In… more»
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BF Classified Find: Custom 1951 Buick Special
Here’s a commonly found ’50s sedan with a definite late ’50s/early ’60s vibe about it, a 1951 Buick Special sedan. While not the more coveted two-door hardtop or sedan, this Special has an interesting touch that is a tribute… more»
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Rotary Powered: 1967 Jaguar XKE Replica
Well, it’s either a Jaguar RX-7 or a Mazda XKE, whatever the case, it is unique and well done. The seller is going with the Jaguar moniker, for obvious reasons, but the VIN says Mazda so I say, let’s… more»
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Big Bad Orange! 390 Powered 1969 AMC AMX
After a steady diet of Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, and Dodge Chargers, here’s an example of what upstart AMC was offering during the muscle car wars and it is a welcome find. The AMX and its larger sibling, the Javelin,… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
And now for something from the “What happened?” department, here is a rather broken-in 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle. There are few images and fewer details so what you see, is what you get. Nevertheless, let’s take a (quick) look and… more»
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Underground For 40 Years? 1957 Borgward Isabella
You’re probably asking, “A 1957 who?” Well, that was my first reaction too. The seller sums it up perfectly, “This Is For Real a rare car, this is not a “Very rare Corvette” or something that everybody knows, car… more»
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Rally Sport Equipped: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
February 26, 1970, marked the introduction of the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro. While an enormous departure in appearance, the under-pinings lacked a significant departure from its first-generation predecessor. There were similarities in the mechanical department too, but differences occurred as… more»
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Rare Speedster! 1958 Porsche 356 A
Well here’s another item from our friends at Gullwing Motor Cars. It’s not a barn find exactly (certainly not at its price level) but it will be an interesting automobile to review nevertheless. The car in question is a… more»
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Road Runner Aspirations: 1969 Plymouth 383 Satellite
Well, it’s not a Road Runner but it has Road Runner leanings. This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has a mish-mash of Road Runner and Satellite trim and underhood motivation more closely representative of the former. It’s not a clone and… more»
