I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»
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No Reserve K5: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
It’s nice to see an honest truck every now and again, one that isn’t perfect but still presents well. This 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been mildly restored with a driver-quality paint job but it looks good from where… more»
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Needs TLC: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Looks can sometimes be deceiving. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a Special Edition Y84 optioned Trans Am. However, the ad doesn’t claim that it is a Special Edition. There are also some details and clues that it… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»
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Drop Top 5.0: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
The early Fox body Ford Mustangs with their quad headlights – affectionately known as “four eyes” – are somewhat underappreciated in today’s market. While most enthusiasts clearly prefers the newer models, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with skewing towards the… more»
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Stunning Interior: No Reserve 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I find it fascinating that while some enthusiasts will gladly tackle major rust repairs or mechanical rebuilds on project vehicles, a surprising number find the prospect of an interior retrim daunting. That is slightly sad because there are few… more»
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’80s Muscle Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National
Buick changed the automotive landscape with the Grand National. It demonstrated that a genuine muscle car didn’t need a V8 under the hood to provide exhilarating performance. This 1987 example is no exception, and the first owner’s decision to… more»
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327 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS New Paint
The Super Sport was one of Chevrolet’s success stories of the 1960s. It began as a performance/ appearance option on the full-size Impala, then branched out to the compact Nova and mid-size Chevelle. While you see plenty of the… more»
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318 V8 With Mods! 1972 Plymouth Scamp
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” is a famous quote from author Oscar Wilde. And that also applies to divisions of automobile manufacturers. Case in point is the Plymouth Scamp, a 2-door hardtop inspired by the successful Dodge… more»
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Reborn Barn Find: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Two of the three U.S. automobile giants went for the “low and long” look in 1957. Products from both Ford and Chrysler were suddenly different and dramatic in appearance from the warmed-over models from General Motors. This enabled Ford… more»
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Reasonably-Priced Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Years ago, I read that the 1941 Cadillac was the most popular “Full Classic” in the Classic Car Club of America. While I have no idea if that’s still the case, sheer numbers lend credence to the idea: 24,734… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
PENDING! Chevrolet bragged that their 1966 trucks were “built for bigger things,” and the owner of this C10 proves that even 59 years later, that statement is true. There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned work truck, and this classic… more»
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First Gen SUV? 1955 Willys Utility Wagon
Well, Willys may have given up the ghost on the passenger car biz in ’55, but the Jeep side of the house was in full bloom and a major component of their lineup was the station wagon such as… more»
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Show Winner? 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived FOMOCO nameplate in the U.S. but well-applied in Canada. Mercury used it for just three years, two as a mid-size like this well-healed 1962 edition. Paired with the Fairlane at Ford, the Meteor was… more»
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68K Miles and an AM Radio: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
You know you are getting old when the cars of your youth are becoming the stars of Barn Finds. This 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Conquista trim for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Richmond, Indiana, reminds me of a… more»
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Fully-Assembled Kit Car: 1970 Bradley GT
Bradley Automotive was a producer of fiberglass kits and (to a lesser extent) complete kit cars in the 1970s. The GT, based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis, was their first and most popular model. The company had a complicated… more»
