While working on one of the BF Projects outside Barn Finds HQ, a tidy-looking MGB pulled up a while back. The young guy who jumped out of it introduced himself and expressed curiosity about what I was working on…. more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
Rumors regularly surface suggesting that at least one domestic manufacturer is considering reintroducing a Station Wagon to its model range. However, that has proven to be nothing but hot air so far, meaning those seeking a Wagon must either… more»
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Rotisserie Restoration: 1967 Dodge Dart GTS 383
Chrysler redesigned its two compact cars in 1967, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. While functional, they weren’t necessarily lively – until the Dart GTS came along mid-way in the new year. By adding the Sport designation to the… more»
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Baby Bentley: 1937 Austin 7 Nippy Roadster
The Nippy was a 2-seat roadster based on the Austin 7 (or Seven), built in England between 1934/35 and 1937. Production numbers were low, so the quantity of survivors today can’t be large. Due to their low weight and… more»
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Built 440: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
With the popularity and sales of muscle cars dwindling by 1972, you’ve got to hand it to Dodge for trying to keep the fun alive, at least as best they could in such a changing marketplace. For 1972, the… more»
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Recently Revived: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Datsun always claimed that it didn’t draw inspiration from the Jaguar E-Type when designing its iconic 240Z and its successors, but few believed that. From the long nose hiding a six-cylinder engine to the rear hatch, the similarities are… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Buick Grand National
The muscle car sector has traditionally been the exclusive preserve of V8-powered vehicles, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was one bright moment during the 1980s when Buick embraced emerging technology to produce some of the most… more»
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1-of-1: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Stating that any classic is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is fraught with dangers because there will always be people who will question such claims. However, there seems to be little doubt about this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A…. more»
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Reasonable Buy? 1965 Imperial Crown
I have contended for some time that ChryCo’s Imperial got short shrift compared to the General’s Cadillac and Ford’s Lincoln division. The late second-gen Imperial (’64-’66) is my favorite, probably due to their understated appearance and standard big Mopar… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
As one goes, so does the other, or at least that’s how Ford and Chevrolet used to duke it out with each other. And that’s the case with Ford’s Ranchero vs. Chevrolet’s El Camino, such as this 1964 example… more»
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Highly Accurate? 1988 Lamborghini Countach
As much as we hear about the economy shuddering and the collector car hobby cooling off, there are still plenty of signs of life that tell us what’s actually happening: the cars that should have never sold for what… more»
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Bargain Overlander: 1988 Isuzu Trooper II
The Isuzu Trooper has long been a favorite truck of mine, to the point that I’ve acquired two out of salvage yards in the past few years and brought them back to life. The Trooper is known for being… more»
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One Family Owned: 1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
While the age of the Model T Ford is far in our rearview mirror, the impact of this amazing vehicle still lives with us today. The incredible sales of the Model T were partially responsible for our current automotive… more»
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Over 500k Miles: 1988 BMW M3
When it comes to high mileage classic cars, I am a major fan of vintage machines that have racked up big miles. After all, if you buy a driver’s car, isn’t it meant to be driven? The BMW E30… more»
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Cabernet Red Coupe: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
The Ford Mustang GT is perhaps the single most recognized muscle car of the last few decades, especially in Fox body guise. From its awareness among the muscle car crowd to its relevance in pop culture, few other cars… more»
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Disc Brake Equipped! 1954 Cadillac Series 62
Last week we featured this 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible and it makes quite a visual statement. Today’s find in a 1954 Sixty-Two sedan and “frumpy” is the first descriptor that comes to mind. Sure, it’s stately looking in a… more»
