The Cyclone was introduced in 1964 as the performance arm of the Mercury Comet. It was the equivalent of the Ford Falcon Sprint, and both quickly came into competition with the new Mustang, getting their doors blown off in… more»
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55 Year Siesta: 1938 Packard 8 Club Coupe
By 1938, the upper-crust Packard Automobile Company had managed to survive the Great Depression, no mean feat, and was offering as many as fifteen different models. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is listed as an “Opera Coupe,” or… more»
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T-Type Turbo: 1984 Buick Skyhawk J-Car
The Skyhawk was Buick’s iteration of the GM J-car from 1982 to 1989. It joined the ranks of the Chevy Cavalier, Olds Firenza, Pontiac Sunbird, and even the Cadillac Cimarron. Between 1983 and 1986, Buick offered the Skyhawk T-Type,… more»
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340 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned the Dart compact in 1967, a move that helped boost sales for a car that would remain in production for nearly another decade. The GT continued as the sporty model (with the GTS being the performance iteration)…. more»
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One Year Only: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
When Plymouth introduced the Belvedere-based GTX in 1967, few people knew that it would be a one-year-only model. The badge remained on sale the following year, featuring an entirely new body sharing no sheetmetal with its predecessor. This ’67… more»
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Original 326: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans
While I confess to a strong leaning towards Ford products, I am, primarily, a classic car enthusiast. Therefore, I won’t ignore any vehicle because it wears what might be considered the “wrong” badge. I do have a soft spot… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»
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W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442
General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
This 1966 Ford Mustang is offered after two years of hands-on ownership and improvement. The car is said to run and drive, the major mechanical essentials have been addressed, and it presents as an honest, classic that’s ready for… more»
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Freshly Restored: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you are searching for a restored classic, they don’t come much fresher than this 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible. Only two months have passed since the build ended, leaving no time for faults or issues to accumulate. It is… more»
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A Mazda By Another Name: 1989 Ford Probe GT
Porsche tried to replace the air-cooled, rear-engined 911 with the water-cooled, front-engined 928. We all know how that worked out. Likewise, Ford tried to replace the Mustang with the Probe, following the same pattern of total reconfiguration of what… more»
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Z-Code 390: 1967 Ford Ranchero GT
Vehicles like this 1967 Ford Ranchero GT offer a fascinating alternative for those seeking classics with muscle car potential. These vehicles are typically lighter than the Sedans or Station Wagons upon which they are based, and as any hardened… more»
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Older Restoration? 1959 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel was an expensive experiment that ended up costing Ford Motor Co. hundreds of millions of dollars. And that’s in 1950s valuations. It was a new car line that was quirky at first, but proved that it was… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1976 Ford Bronco
It’s fascinating how some vehicles fail to set the world on fire when new but become an automotive must-have decades later. That is the case with the First Generation Ford Bronco. Spotless examples now command impressive prices, as demonstrated… more»
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1986 Buick Grand National With 1,706 Original Miles!
If I were to choose a 1980s classic to park in my garage, the 1986 Buick Grand National would be a hands-down winner. I acknowledge that the ’87 GNX is a more potent package, but there is something about… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac… more»
