An early-build 1965 Mustang with an April 17, 1964 build date is an uncommon find. One with a D-Code 289 four-barrel engine and a four-speed stick is even better. One where the potential new owner can drive it or… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, so be sure to take another look! The idea of cramming a V8 into a British sports car certainly wasn’t new when Triumph took their TR7 and stuffed… more»
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Original Paint: 52k Mile 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
We are lucky enough to see some stunning survivors crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice 4-Door Hardtop sits up there with the best of them. Faulting its presentation is almost impossible, from its sparkling… more»
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34k Mile 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79 4-Speed
Only a select group of cars feature styling that is so iconic that it is recognized globally. The original Volkswagen Beetle and Mini fall into that category, as does the C3 Corvette. Our feature car is from the first… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Classic Pickups almost invariably command attention when they hit the market, particularly if they are clean survivors that a seller lists with No Reserve. Those words perfectly describe this 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4. It is ready for towing… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1969 Lotus Elan +2
In the early 1960s, Colin Chapman was riding high on successes in Formula racing. But his road-going car, the Elite, struggled in the market, putting Lotus in a precarious financial position. The Elite, while lovely, was fragile and demanded… more»
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70k Original Miles: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Some classic cars can be deceptive, representing an iron fist wrapped in a silk glove. Such is the case with this 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan. It is a gentle giant at first glance, but its V8 provides surprising… more»
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Only 634 Miles! 1991 Saturn SC Coupe
Who remembers Saturn, the upstart division of General Motors whose mission was to be a “different kind of car company”? When it was launched in the mid-1980s, that was true as Saturn’s approach to manufacturing, marketing, pricing, and its… more»
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L82/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Edition
There is no denying that by the time 1978 dawned, the C3 Corvette was no longer the fire-breathing monster it had been a decade earlier. However, ordering one with the optional L82 version of the 350ci V8 under the… more»
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Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
It is no secret that as the 1970s dawned, the American muscle car market had shrunk significantly. Manufacturers focused on meeting upcoming legislative changes, while insurance companies twitched uncontrollably every time a customer application for one of these potent… more»
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1-Of-6 Wagons? 1973 Cadillac DeVille
When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»
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Grandpa’s Survivor? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People often lump the first generation of the Ford Thunderbird and the 1953-55 Chevy Corvette into the same category, i.e., they’re sports cars. But that’s not really correct. While the T-Bird was a 2-seater like the ‘Vette, it was… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Custom
Chevrolet introduced its second entry into the compact market in 1972, the Chevy II. It was conventional compared to the earlier Corvair (the Chevy II had a water-cooled engine up front). The top trim level was called Nova, and… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Dodge M37CDN
You can’t get much more rugged or overbuilt than a vintage military-spec version of the Dodge Power Wagon. These trucks were built to get supplies in and out of hard-to-reach locations during combat, so they had to be capable… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1980 Ford F-150 Custom
When Ford introduced the seventh generation F-150, it was the first full redesign of the series in over 15 years. Previous generations had received mild refreshes, but the 1980 redesign was ground-up. While there are fans of every F-150… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455
Buyers ordering a new 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham could tick the box that saw the car delivered with a six under the hood. However, this car’s first owner threw caution to the wind, deciding there was nothing better… more»
