I have a tendency to give cars a chance at living that many others have given up on; it’s one of my many admirable qualities. One of the more popular reasons I see for cars and trucks being given… more»
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Hideaway Peepers! 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
The Kingswood would be the top-of-the-line full-size Chevrolet wagon on two occasions. From 1959 and 1960 it was based on the Impala and again in 1969 through 1972 as part of either the Impala or Caprice lineups. With the… more»
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Forgotten Supercar: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
If you had to assemble a top 10 list of exotic and/or sports cars that are regularly found abandoned and in need of restoration, the DeTomaso Pantera would almost certainly be on the list. I’m not sure why it… more»
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Some Assembly Required: Pair of 1957 Isetta 300s
The Isetta was a quirky, Italian-deigned microcar built in several countries, including Germany and the UK. Due to its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows, it became known as a “bubble car” and was capable of achieving 78 mpg on… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
The popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own in 1966. More than 119,000 of them were delivered that year, but that was way off the pace of 181,000 in 1965. So… more»
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What To Do? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the Mustang was born in the Spring of 1964, the fastback version was not part of the line-up. That would arrive until a few months later when full-year 1965 production commenced in the Fall of 1964. When the… more»
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Garage Update: 1962 Lotus 7 Project
I recently posted a video about one of our current projects, but since that one is on hold while we wait for the cylinder head work to be completed, I’ve redirected my attention to one of our other projects…. more»
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Rare Sliding Doors: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
UPDATED 4/23/23. Kaiser Darrin #167 has popped up again, this time here on Facebook Marketplace. Not much has changed other than the price being lowered to $37,500. More photos are provided this time in hopes of selling what was… more»
Success Story: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
It feels great when we find a good home for a classic via our BF Auctions, but the best feeling is when we hear from a happy seller and an even happier buyer! Well, that’s the case with this… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a wagon-based pickup that was more car than it was truck. Its initial run only lasted two years, but the “gentlemen’s pickup” returned in 1964 as… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was a car that nearly didn’t happen. Mercury management was convinced it needed a competitor within the emerging pony car segment, but the parent company’s Board of Management was unconvinced. They eventually relented, which was a fortuitous… more»
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Tree Damaged: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There are many reasons why a classic car can spend years in hibernation, and Mother Nature can take a toll on the unwary. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a prime example. It sat since 1978 following damage… more»
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Big-Block 1978 Dodge Magnum GT + Parts Car
Using the Chrysler B-body platform, the Dodge Magnum replaced the 1976-7 Charger Daytona as that Chrysler division’s mid-size performance-minded machine. The GT focused on muscle while the XE aimed at personal luxury buyers. The seller has two of these… more»
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Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
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1 of 4: 1960 SEAT 1400 Sierra Cabriolet
If you are a resident of Spain, the name SEAT would be quite familiar to you. Since 1950, they have been producing automobiles for both domestic and export consumption. In 2020 alone, they built more than 468,000 cars, so… more»
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Parked in 1990: 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT
The Mini proved to be one of the motoring world’s great survivors. It remained in production in one form or another from 1959 until 2000. The most significant visual change occurred in 1969 when it literally received a facelift…. more»
