Sometimes we feature collectible cars that are rare and desirable, but just too far gone to save. The good news is that technology is progressing to a point that these considerations may end up a thing of the past. … more»
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5 Speed Tremec: 1974 Pontiac Super Duty 455 Trans Am
There are some cars that instantly evoke strong emotions. The Pontiac Trans Am is one of those cars and one of the reasons might be that the car carried the flame for performance throughout the 1970’s while other manufacturers… more»
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Powered By Chevrolet: 1975 Avanti II
In 1961, Studebaker executives had high hopes that the developing Avanti personal luxury car would help save the company. But they didn’t build enough of them before Studebaker ceased U.S. operations two years later, so the new car didn’t… more»
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1 Of 2,499: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
When it comes to the late sixties and seventies muscle cars, the Hurst/Olds sure ticked a lot of the right boxes. The earliest examples were based on the 4-4-2 in 1968, but instead of a 400 under the hood,… more»
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Beyond Help? 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Italian cars have a reputation for rust problems, and mounting a case for the prosecution is this 1979 Maserati Merak SS. Its history is unclear, but if I said it needed help, that would make me a master of… more»
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Aussie FJ45: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
When I still owned my Toyota HiAce project, I became close friends with a few guys in Australia who helped on multiple occasions to get impossible-to-find parts stateside. In doing so, I realized Australia’s car culture is almost as… more»
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Project Slant Nose: 1980 Porsche 911
Despite all of us knowing a thing or two about the automotive hobby, we’re occasionally reminded that not everyone lives in the same world. For instance: if you happen to own a European sports car that is known for… more»
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Shorty Seville: 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
When I first learned of the shortened Cadillac Seville Opera coupe many years ago, I thought that everything about it – from concept to execution – was poorly done. It was hard for me to understand how you can… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Subaru XT GL-10 Turbo
It’s hard to believe that 1985 was almost four decades ago, it seems like yesterday to me. This 1985 Subaru XT GL-10 Turbo was pretty futuristic for 1985, back when the top-selling car in the U.S. was the boxy… more»
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Studebaker Lives On! 1980 Avanti II
In the annals of U.S. automotive survival, the Avanti story is a very noteworthy one, especially seeing this limited-purpose, highly esteemed model, still in production as late as 1980 – eighteen years after job one rolled off of then… more»
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Concours-Ready: 1954 Chrysler Ghia GS-1 Coupe
It’s Scottsdale Auction Week, and also apparently “Sell Your Ghia Week”, given the hefty lot of Ghia-bodied cars we’ve been called upon to write about lately. Better a Ghia-a-day, though, than a diet of Chevy Vega’s, right? Bonhams is… more»
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Rare Rengade: 72K-Mile 1991 Jeep Wrangler
You may recall a few weeks back, I posted up a Jeep Wrangler Renegade survivor that the owner allowed me to post for sale. Truth be told, the number he was asking was a bit high, but I didn’t… more»
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International Connections: 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
For decades, Australian motorsport has focused on sedan racing as its staple. Open-wheelers have never gained traction, except for the Australian Grand Prix and the Indycar round that used to run on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The premier category is… more»
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Ex-Highway Patrol Car: 1974 Plymouth Fury 440
The number of vehicle registrations in North Carolina in the 1920s went from 150,000 at the beginning of the decade to over 500,000 in 1929, and as such, accidents and deaths were also rising. The state legislature established the… more»
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Long List Of Needs: 1963 Triumph TR4
I’d call this Triumph a cutie (and I rarely use that term to describe a car!). I think it’s a combination of its color and clean condition, and the fact that many TR4s that turn up on BF, probably… more»
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16-Mile Microcar! 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe
You’ve come a long way, baby (baby = Subaru). From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks, and a million other phrases that can describe what a giant company Subaru has become from such humble and “unacceptable” beginnings. The seller has… more»
