When Ford wanted to appeal to customers not looking for a V8 and loads of luxury, it often turned to turbocharging and Euro-centric design tendencies. It’s an interesting approach that shows somewhat limited thinking; it essentially put customers into… more»
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Older Restoration: 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Like many car people, I’ll sometimes watch Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube, and I remember hearing him say (and I’m paraphrasing) that he likes to restore a car to a 10 and drive it down to a 2. While I’m not… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»
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Unique Muscle Car: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Are you interested in standing out from the pack at the local car show? If so, consider this clean 1971 AMC Javelin SST found here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Cincinnati, OH, this old school muscle car can be… more»
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Four Cylinder Muscle: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
With the immense popularity enjoyed by the Dodge Charger during its early days, things changed quickly not long after, as muscle car desirability began to dwindle. As with most cars, some offerings bearing the Charger moniker are more fondly… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1949 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Some classics leave potential owners with a mountain of choices to make. Such is the case with this 1949 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup. It is a rock-solid survivor that can be enjoyed immediately. It is also a prime candidate for… more»
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BF Exclusive: Beautiful 1953 Pontiac Chieftain
When it comes to genuine barn finds, this 1953 Pontiac Chieftain is a real beauty. The seller purchased the car from the original family, and it has spent forty-five of its seventy-two years in dry storage. It has undergone… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Some classics feature so many positive attributes that it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest point. Such is the case with this 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It has the looks to turn heads, it features a spotless… more»
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On the Lawn: Forest Grove Concours
What’s your idea of a concours? Pebble Beach-esque, with hats on the ladies, ties on the gentlemen, lawn cut to perfection, champagne, and the most exquisite cars in the world? How about Concours d’LeMons, where the ridiculous enjoy the… more»
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Plastic Gullwing! 1978 Bradley GT ll
I never expect much when faced with a kit car. Indifferent panel fit, scruffy paint, questionable engineering, or an unfinished mess – these all seem to go hand in hand with the kits we see for sale around here…. more»
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47k Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 928
There are certain vehicles where the condition seems to be downright respectable and the issues fairly minor, but it still doesn’t stop a seller from deciding to part ways. We’ve all been there – the car or truck in… more»
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Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»
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Updated Engine: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
History can treat some vehicles harshly, and the Chevrolet Corvair demonstrates this. It marked a radical design departure for the company as it sought to gain a slice of the compact market. However, the criticism it received for its… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider essential when searching for a classic to park in their garage. It features a long-term ownership history, has led a sheltered life, and has a genuine… more»
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Daily Drive It? 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2
While this Lotus Elan +2 is narrowly tucked into a garage, it’s not exactly a barn find. It’s been fully restored to “daily driver status” and apparently only needs new gas and oil before leaping into life. Find it… more»
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Solid California Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
For Plymouth buyers who desired a higher trim level to accompany their muscle car than the Road Runner offered, a GTX fit the bill beautifully, plus it also came with a 440 as standard equipment. The additional cost was… more»
