What a difference a year can make. In 1971, you could order a Dodge Challenger convertible as an R/T with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8 engine. But in 1972, you couldn’t get any of that, with the… more»
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Numbers-Matching Beauty: 1971 Buick Gran Sport GS-350
When your wife is ready for a new car, it’s always a practical consideration to thin your herd one vehicle, creating some quick cash and freeing up a parking space. However, when you’re talking about a 1971 Buick Gran… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Jaguar XJ8
While the XK and E-Type are some of the most sought-after models of Jaguar, the XJ was the brand’s bread and butter for decades. It’s easy to see why they are handsome saloons with a good combination of performance… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S
In the 1980s, Oldsmobile had two automobiles bearing the Cutlass nameplate. One was the rear-wheel-drive edition that dated to the early 1960s, while the other was the more fuel-efficient Ciera with front-wheel drive. The former was retired (as RWD)… more»
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Mostly Original 1972 AMC Gremlin
During the late seventies, my peers used to laugh as my father was teaching me how to drive on his lime-green-colored Gremlin. However, the days of laughter surrounding this unusual AMC car have long passed, as these have developed… more»
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502 V8 Restomod: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
After 14 years as the top series within the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu took over as the nameplate going forward. That coincided with the downsizing of GM’s intermediates in 1978. These cars were lighter and more nimble than the… more»
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Family Collection of Cars For Sale
Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»
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351 Cleveland/Three-Speed: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
In the car world, it’s sometimes hard to know when another car person is pulling your leg. I glaze over and start looking for the exits when I hear someone exaggerating horsepower numbers or talking about their mom’s ’62… more»
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Drive Or Finish? 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Unexpected events in life happen far too often, and sadly, the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro says he was thrown a curve ball that’s forcing the sale here. The neighbors will probably be glad to see this one… more»
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Tri-Tone Style: 1956 Rambler Cross Country Wagon
The year 1954 saw the formation of American Motors Corporation from the amalgamation of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson. The same year saw the merger of Studebaker and Packard. These historic combinations were provoked by a devastating price war kicked off… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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Rare 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
In 1967 only about 5000 Ford Galaxie convertibles were produced. The Xl trim level was a mid-level option and featured upgraded styling and bucket seats. These cars are huge and hip and clean versions with the convertible option often… more»
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Two-Tone 1981 Mercedes Benz 300TD
Mercedes diesel wagons are just about as cool as they get. Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 in 1976. It was offered as a 2-door sedan or a coupe. In ’78, the company introduced the wagon platform, which was extremely… more»
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SS396 Truck? 1969 Chevrolet C-10
This! This 1969 big-block powered, short-bed “Action Line” Chevrolet pickup truck is the hot ticket with collectors today. It’s not in Chevelle SS396 territory – those have hit astronomical price levels these days, and that’s one of the reasons… more»
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Restored Woodie: 1953 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey was Mercury’s entry-point full-size product throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. Station wagons were part of the mix, but after 1951 the true wood-bodied versions (aka “woodies”) were a thing of the past. Too expensive… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Talk about perfect timing. Ford reinvented its once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. It had become big and bloated, and sales were way off. So, they went the route of a smaller economy car – just as the OPEC… more»
