Chevrolet introduced the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in 1970. The LS6 version was the most powerful at 450 factory horsepower and 500 lb.-ft of torque. These are considered the Holy Grail of Chevy muscle cars and command… more»
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46K Original Miles: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
If brute force could be expressed in sedan form, the Maserati Quattroporte would be on my short list of cars that fit the definition to the proverbial T. This stately sedan is an Italian Buick, a car capable of… more»
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327 V8 Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was in its third year of the second generation when the 1965 model year rolled around. The big news that year was the availability of a 396 cubic inch “big block” V8, though most were equipped… more»
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468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»
BF Exclusive: 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster
Cabover trucks always seem to draw a crowd, and this restored 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster has the kind of presence that would be difficult to ignore. With its short nose, upright cab, bright blue finish, and working-truck proportions, this… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In my opinion, the 1965 GM lineup of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Olds, Buick, and Cadillac were some of the best styled cars ever. Motor Trend magazine thought so too when it awarded its coveted Car of the Year Award of… more»
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Flat-Top Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre
General Motors had all-new B and C-body platforms in 1959-60, and Buick’s styling may have been the most unorthodox. The rear end of the cars looked like a giant locust headed north (like in the B-grade science fiction movies… more»
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The Last Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
It’s amazing how the right surroundings can sometimes work wonders for an automobile photo shoot, with pleasure boating and cruising in a convertible going hand in hand to represent fun outdoor summer activities. However, this 1972 Ford LTD would… more»
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A Real Bargain? 1955 Chevrolet 150 Station Wagon
When desirability is stable or high for a particular make and model of automobile, entrepreneurs sometimes set exorbitant asking prices, as is often the case in the popular Tri-Five marketplace. We’ve seen numerous needy 1955 through 1957 Chevys fetch… more»
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Show ‘N Go: 1965 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet
Fiat’s range of vehicles spanned the spectrum from the sublime to the ridiculous, with everything in between. On the one hand, we have the Fiat 8V – a masterpiece in sheet metal. On the other hand, the bony 131… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The overall appearance suggests that this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL is a survivor. That means that close inspection reveals a few cosmetic flaws. However, its overall originality and the dealer-fitted Tri-Power setup on its 390ci V8 mean that… more»
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Baby Moons! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Ford redesigned their full-size cars in 1960, and each edition thereafter through 1964 would be a styling evolution of the prior year’s model. The ‘64 offerings included this sweet Galaxie 500 Sport Coupe with a 390 cubic inch V8… more»
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Dino Wannabe: 1974 Kelmark GT
This may be a kit car, but it’s a darn good looking one that does a half-decent job of replicating a fairly pricey Ferrari Dino. The Kelmark GT has been around for decades and we know it well around… more»
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302 V8 Powered: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
I’m guessing the designers at Ford Motor Company thought they had a pretty novel way of differencing themselves in 1954 by offering a see-through roof insert on two high-end Ford and Mercury two-door hardtops. Ford chose to call theirs… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
At certain times in life, the vehicle we never thought we’d sell takes a back seat to other big plans. To me, these are some of the hardest decisions to make, because you suddenly have something that sat pretty… more»
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More Chrome: 1949 International KB-2
Threading through International Harvester’s portfolio of top-notch agricultural equipment and heavy-duty commercial trucks wove a steady appearance of pickups. The company began producing light-duty vehicles in 1907, and it didn’t stop until 1975. While its innovations came in fits… more»
