Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»
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5.0 Power? 1953 Ford Zephyr Mark I
This British Ford Zephyr initially caught my attention because I think I had a matchbox version when I was a wee one. The thing is, this 1953 Zephyr has a whole lot of non-Zephyr-like stuff going on but it’s… more»
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End Of The Run: 1965 Porsche 356 C
I’ll admit that I’m far from a Porsche expert but I have always been intrigued by everything that is Porsche. As with many, upon hearing mention of that esteemed brand, the first thing that I conjure is an image… more»
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Rare Brewster Green: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
I generally take a pass on second-gen (’70-’81) Pontiac Trans Ams – it’s nothing personal, they just don’t draw my interest. This one, however, caught my attention for two reasons. One is the SD-455 decal on the shaker hood… more»
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The Right Stuff? 1950 Oldsmobile 98
Said to have 98% of its original parts (not 97 and not 99 but 98%), this 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan is rumored to have belonged to U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager (sound barrier breaker) in the fifties…. more»
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1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor
Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»
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Potential Food Truck? 1961 Jeep FJ-3
Dressed in orange, this 1961 Willys Jeep FJ-3 may not be recognizable. But if you are of a certain age, and you can picture this Jeep finished in blue and dressed with a white top, you may recall seeing… more»
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Falcon Or Fairlane? 1966 Ford Ranchero
The 1966 Ford Ranchero is an odd one. After Ford’s unique UTE moved from a full-size platform to the compact Falcon in 1960, it stayed there through 1965, and then something interesting happened for the ’66 model year. And… more»
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Cool Catalina: 1969 Pontiac Convertible
We cover a lot of mid-sixties full-size Pontiacs, and Impalas, here on BF but I can’t recall a 1969 Pontiac Catalina convertible ever turning up. As for ’69 Pontiacs, the vast majority of our posts are GTOs with Firebirds… more»
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Everything Works! 1955 Packard Clipper
Dignified to the almost end! That’s one way that I would characterize this 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation. Sure, its two-tone appearance and endless feet of stainless trim are reminiscent of many ’50s models but this car is a Packard…. more»
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Little Red Wagon Project? 1970 Dodge A100
There was a time when cab-over trucks like this 1970 Dodge A-100 were an everyday sight. Even Ford (Econoline) and Chevrolet (G-10) got in on the act. Ford also offered a pickup truck version similar to our subject vehicle…. more»
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North Of The Border Find: 1946 Mercury Pickup
Well, I’ve heard of a Mercury pickup truck but I know I’ve never seen one in the steel. Barn Finder T.J. submitted a tip on this 1946 one-tonner and I figure that it’s as close to one as I’ll… more»
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Quarter Mile Mauler: 1962 Ford 427 Galaxie
Vroom, Vroom! Are you sorry that you never got to be a drag strip terror like Dick Brannan or Phil Bonner? Well, here’s your chance with this 1962 Ford Galaxie boxtop that’s done up like an early ’60s Super… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
What to make of a ’70s vintage Chevrolet Corvette like this 1977 example. After 1972, things changed in ‘Vette land, i.e. loss of power – hugely by ’75, plastic bumpers, loss of the convertible, the big-block engine got the… more»
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A Driver’s Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
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Go-Package Project: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
I’m as guilty as anyone of focusing on what was known at one time as “The Big Three” (which today is more like the Detroit two and a quarter unless you throw in Tesla and then it’s the Detroit… more»
