The AMC Spirit wasn’t an all-new car when it came out in 1979. It was a seriously restyled Gremlin, using the platform that car borrowed from the Hornet in 1970. The quirky styling (and name) was getting old by… more»
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V8 Swap? 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT
Of all the great cars that Chevrolet has built over the last 100 years, the Vega sadly is not likely to make the list. It was conceived during the late 1960s when the domestic automakers were trying to compete… more»
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1-Of-232: 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible 455
The Buick Centurion was a short-lived replacement for the Wildcat and was only built for three years, 1971-73. There were just 2,396 Centurion convertibles built that year, and we understand that only 10% of those or 232 came with… more»
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Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia
The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»
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Italian Garage Find: 1972 Maserati Ghibli
Automotive styling is subjective and some manufacturers arguably do a better job than others. The Italian manufacturers, in particular, have a real knack for sensual beauty and engineering balance. Parce it a bit further and we have a Maserati… more»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker
I recently had the opportunity to visit a barn find project car on the island of Chappaquiddick, which is located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a 1963 Chrysler New Yorker that has been in the seller’s family… more»
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Owned Since ’78: 1935 Ford DeLuxe “Trunkback”
‘This 1935 Ford DeLuxe Sedan underwent a repaint in the 1970s, and although it has been sitting since the late 1980s, it has survived remarkably well. It needs someone to revive this classic after more than three decades of… more»
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1970 Ford Thunderbird 429 Barn Find
This 1970 Ford Thunderbird has been barn-bound in Georgia for the last 13 years, and recently emerged from its temporary tomb as a complete car with minimal rust issues. The Thunderbird is equipped with a thundering 429 under the… more»
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Original Paint: 1958 Buick Century Caballero
The Century Caballero was one of two pillarless estate wagons sold by Buick in 1957-58. The Caballero hardtop wagon would be a short-lived venture, selling less than 15,000 copies across two model years. They were attractive wagons and its… more»
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Docked 20 Years: 1964 Amphicar 770 Boat Car
How many of you remember the Amphicar from the 1960s? It was a quirky little machine that was part car and part boat. Fewer than 4,000 were made in a five-year period, so they don’t turn up for sale… more»
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Barn Stored Since ’74: Kellison Sand Piper
We’ve profiled the work of kit car pioneer Jim Kellison in the past, but his handiwork shows up pretty infrequently. Like so many other fiberglass specialists, Kellison sought to have his own version of the iconic Meyers Manx, known… more»
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413 Wedge V8: 1961 Chrysler Newport
The Newport was usually Chrysler’s entry-level model between 1961 and 1981, but it was anything but a stripped-down car. The automobile was largely targeted at buyers of the discontinued DeSoto brand. The ’61 would be the last of the… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 383 Project
Dodge was late getting into the pony car game – more than five years behind its Plymouth cousin, the Barracuda. Performance versions of the Challenger were popular early on, but the car also got into the market as the… more»
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High-End Barn Find: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A
This 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A is an elegant looking car that has led quite a life. It is original and unmolested, but returning it to its former glory will be a significant undertaking. However, the result of all… more»
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1-Of-2 In The US? 1952 Siata Amica
Only purists will recall the Siata Amica. It was a low production sports car made in Europe between 1948 and 1952, and rare in the U.S. – then and now. Supposedly only two of the 1952 models were imported… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle debuted in 1964 as an intermediate competitor to Ford’s Fairlane. Full-size cars had been getting bigger, so the Chevelle was about the same dimensions as the 1957 Chevrolet. The car got a restyle for 1966 on… more»
