Well, there’s no denying it, I like green! I lock up on that exterior hue before I even notice the rest of the car. But in this case, this 1974 Jeep Cherokee has much more to offer than its… more»
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Pros And Cons: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One week ago, I covered this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible and waxed on about Pontiac’s ownership of the “exciting sixties”, both before and after the GTO’s ’64 introduction. Continuing in that vein, today, courtesy of Zappenduster, I have a… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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39K Original Miles! 1991 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible
Two weeks ago, I wrote this piece on a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. While not the usual BF fare, the review received some interseting comments – no surprise, but a lot of people owned and drove Cavaliers, and many had… more»
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North Of The Border Find: 1962 Imperial Crown
Some cars make a huge visual statement, and I’d suggest that anything penned by Chrysler head stylist Virgil Exner dominates in the standout category. Love or hate his designs, such as this 1962 Imperial Crown, you know his work… more»
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One Year Only: 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Here’s one that has escaped my attention over the years: a 1955 Studebaker Speedster. I’ll admit it, I’m no Studie expert, and I usually have to research the brand before I can wax on about one of their models…. more»
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Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
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4-Speed Drop Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
Dear departed Pontiac, GM’s “Excitement Division” did build some exciting things in the sixties, with the 1964 GTO rising to the top of the mentionable list. But they had an excitement streak before that, as evidenced by this 1963… more»
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Done Right! Windsorized 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
Talk about tastefully done, this 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon is one beautiful example of a seldom-seen station wagon! Full-size two-door wagons were on the way out by ’60, but Ford still offered one in Ranch Wagon trim for those… more»
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A Cryin’ Shame! Wrecked 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
I have always appreciated FoMoCo’s “Panther” based cars, specifically the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. They are both fine examples of simplicity and durability. They’re easy to find these days because they were assembled in significant volumes…. more»
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Modern Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler Imperial
We can call this baby “Black Bart” because it has a dark, foreboding presence. But this 1954 Imperial Newport has a lot more than that going on, as it has undergone significant modernization (more on that to follow). There… more»
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When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
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This Is The End (Sorta): 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Pity poor Oldsmobile. They went from having the number-one-selling model in 1977 to nonexistence in 2004. And it’s not like they didn’t try. Change came in 1995 with the new Aurora sedan – Oldsmobile didn’t even want to call… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Every auto company seemed to be getting in on the compact car craze in the early sixties. Some manufacturers went with the traditional “large car” layout and just shrunk everything. Chevrolet tried to emulate the VW “Bug” with their… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 40K Mile 1994 Cutlass Ciera
I’m sure many of you will recall Oldsmobile’s tagline “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile“, which was launched in the late eighties. Well, I spied this 1994 Cutlass Ciera and thought, “Dang it; that is my father’s Oldsmobile,” and he had… more»
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Let’s Try This Again! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
One year ago, my colleague Mike Stephens covered this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. It was an eBay bid situation with a BIN price of $40,000. I’m not certain what the outcome of the bidding process was, but here it is… more»
