The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»
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Highly Optioned V8: 1975 Holden HJ Premier Barn Find
The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»
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Rare 1965 Morgan Plus Four Super Sports
I remember when I was waiting for the school bus on cold winter mornings, a gentleman in Irish cloth cap would roar by in his topless Jaguar XK120, his face as red as a beet. This is the other… more»
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Car Hauler Needed: Vintage Cadillac Collection for $8K
Luxury Cadillac collection or stolen car dumping ground: you decide! In all seriousness, this is an interesting listing for a few reasons, with the backdrop being the most curious of all of them. The abandoned warehouse / post-Apocalyptic setting… more»
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Rare First-Year Project? 1956 Plymouth Fury
The Fury was born in 1956 as an upscale version of the Plymouth Belvedere and would be something of an exclusive sort of car for its first three years. Like the Chevy Impala, the Fury would become a series… more»
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Tree Find Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Ragtop
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford waged a fierce battle in the full-size automobile market. And – more times than not – the Chevy Impala beat out the Ford Galaxie for the top sales spot, including the… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Ducati 250 Monza
Francesco (Franco) Villa was a well-known motorcycle racer, mechanic, and legend who passed away at age 87 in 2020. He was working for Ducati and racing on the side, but the company soon discovered his success and had him… more»
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Pair of 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari’s
One of the most iconic vehicles of the 1950s was the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. Built between 1955 and 1957, the Nomad was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” that didn’t catch on sales-wise at the time. Often forgotten is that… more»
BF Exclusive: Cadillac Collection in Georgia
Over the years, many of you have seen me report back on the cars and trucks on my friend’s property in North Georgia. Believe it or not, I am still helping him but have slowed down a bit in… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1960 Rambler American
Want to launch into a fabulous hobby – one that will engage every sense, improve your skillset, and lead to meeting interesting people? Here’s a cheap ticket to the vintage car obsession that afflicts so many of us here… more»
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1,440 Miles From New! 2000 Thor/Four Winds Infinity 34H Motorhome
Motorhomes are often bought as a treat for retirement or an alternative to buying a vacation home. After all, with a comfortable motorhome at your disposal, why stay tied to one location as opposed to going wherever you find… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»
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GT Project: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8
In its second year on the market, Ford’s Mustang (aka “pony car”) was one hot property in 1966. More than 607,000 copies were produced that year, about the same number built over 1964 ½ and 1965 combined. But the… more»
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Original Fuelie? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the greatest challenges with the classic scene is determining whether a particular car is the real deal. The market is flooded with tributes and clones, and it sometimes takes a keen eye to separate a genuinely desirable… more»
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23k Original Miles: No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Barn Find
This 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado comes with an interesting backstory, having spent many years protected from the elements in an Indiana barn. The seller located this classic, working through a sympathetic revival to return it to its rightful place… more»
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Rough Roller: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The SS 454 made its debut in 1970, adding even more punch to any Malibu, El Camino, or Monte Carlo so equipped. Muscle car mania had begun to subside and the 1971 model year would be the last before… more»
