Sandwiched between the glassy first-generation and the muscular E-Body Plymouth Barracuda is the lithe second-generation model, pictured here in 1967 hardtop form. With completely new, handsome styling, one would have expected the Barracuda to be a big seller in… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history. It signaled the arrival of the muscle car, with manufacturers pushing the envelope to maximize performance and gain a competitive edge over their rivals. Chevrolet’s decision to slot a… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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Big Block Bruiser: 1972 Dodge Demon
The Dart Demon was Dodge’s version of Plymouth’s popular Duster fastback compact. The car didn’t sell as well as its alter ego in 1971-72, so Dodge did a rebrand in 1973 to the less aggressive-sounding Dart Sport. The seller… more»
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Grandma Car: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Post
In 1964, Pontiac promoted the Tempest from compact to mid-size to join other General Motors products in the “new” intermediate market. Ford had started the ball rolling in 1962 by downsizing its Fairlane into a slot between the Falcon… more»
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LS Upgrade: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Well-executed restomods can offer enthusiasts the best of both worlds. The creator can retain a classic’s inherent charm and desirability, while mechanical upgrades will often improve safety and performance. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu… more»
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Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»
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No Reserve 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
Not to besmirch the respectable Thunderbird name, but in my opinion, the T-Bird lost a little exclusivity after it abandoned the unibody architecture it shared with its assembly-line mate, the Lincoln Continental. Sure, post-1966 T-Birds were sought after models… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In 1965, the Chrysler B-body platform officially became a mid-size car after the full-size Dodges and Plymouths had erroneously been downsized in 1962. Also in ’65, the Satellite joined the roster as an upscale version of the Belvedere. The… more»
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Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already. We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»
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The Swiftabusa: 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI
When people build absolutely bonkers cars, it’s enormously satisfying to see them in real life. Now, we’re all pretty accustomed to builds that start with a $100,000 car and make it even more ridiculous, but honestly, that’s an entirely… more»
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Fairey Overdrive Equipped: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser may seem like an archaic truck by today’s standards, but it was a significant step forward for a classic SUV that could now be used as a daily driver. The Land Cruiser was always… more»
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1 of 526: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 427 V8
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in mid-1965 to compete with Ford’s surprisingly popular LTD. Just as the LTD was a gussied-up Galaxie 500, the Caprice was an Impala under all the glitter. It, too, became a big seller and would… more»
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340-Equipped: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS
If total originality isn’t a driving factor behind your classic selection and you favor a slice of Mopar muscle, this 1969 Dodge Dart GTS could be your weapon of choice. It features what the seller describes as driver-quality paint,… more»
