The other day I was reading an article about the Sunbeam Harrington, a small-production car based on the Alpine. The author noted that every Harrington known had been restored. While Jaguar XKEs are far more numerous than Harringtons, I… more»
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1-of-1: 1991 Ford F-150 Ramp Truck
One of the most significant hurdles to hauler ownership is maneuverability. These vehicles can be unwieldy, making accessing parking lots and tight environments virtually impossible. This 1991 Ford F-150 could alleviate that problem. It is a genuine 1-of-1 prototype… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S
Whenever an enthusiast’s thoughts turn to the Jaguar XJ-S, they almost invariably imagine a luxurious Grand Tourer featuring the glorious but insanely complicated V12 engine. However, this 1985 example is a captive import featuring a rare 5-speed manual performing… more»
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One Hot SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon
Remember GMC’s 1991 muscle truck, the Syclone? It was a one-year offering and it was replaced by the Typhoon, an SUV, for 1992 and 1993. It used the same turbocharged 4.3-liter V6, so it was as equally capable as… more»
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Customized Car/Boat! 1995 GMC Yukon
What do you get when you combine a large SUV with a speedboat? Why, you get a monster car/boat, of course. But it won’t float, so please don’t try. It’s strictly for street use and should turn heads wherever… more»
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Mopar Muscle: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
As the hot muscle car market of the 1960s began to take heat from insurance companies, some manufacturers started beefing up their compacts. Smaller, lighter cars like the Plymouth Duster were treated to more power to hang on to… more»
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Affordable Convertible? 1966 Ford Mustang 4-Speed
At first glance, I thought this was a really sharp-looking 1966 Ford Mustang convertible. And considering how many that we cover here on BF, it takes something special with a first-gen Mustang to get me to take a second… more»
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White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
Chrysler redesigned its mid-sized, B-bodied cars in 1968 and the Dodge Charger benefitted the most. From sales of fewer than 16,000 units in 1967, buyers scooped up more than 92,000 copies in 1968 and another 85,000 in 1969. The… more»
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4X4 Projects: Trio of Dodge Ramchargers
The Dodge Ramcharger was Chrysler’s version of the Ford Bronco or Chevy Blazer. Built from 1974 to 1993, it was based on a reduced wheelbase of the Dodge D-Series pickup. The seller has three of them to sell, two… more»
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Canadian Chevelle: 1964 Acadian Beaumont SD
In the U.S., Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle mid-size car in 1964, which would be an immediate sales success. But north of the border, there was a Canadian derivative of the Chevelle, the Acadian Beaumont. Thought of as a Pontiac,… more»
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Plenty Of Possibilities: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
It doesn’t quite stand out to the extent of Hemi Orange or some of the other High Impact colors Dodge was offering not long before this 1974 Dart Swinger was born, but nonetheless, the E5 Bright Red finish sure… more»
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Spotless Split Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Some enthusiasts will purchase a classic car and enjoy a long-term relationship with their pride and joy. For others, it will be a brief flirtation before turning their attention to other matters. This 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe falls… more»
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Roadster, Revisited: 1969 Datsun 1600
The phenomenon of the recurring listing for the same car with minor tweaks from advertisement to advertisement is one we see a lot of these days. Perhaps the seller feels more information or less information will entice someone to… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I admire an owner who admits a desirable but unused classic needs a new home and chooses to list it for sale. That has been the fate of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, although its lack of activity for… more»
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Bavarian Survivor: 1973 BMW 2002
In many circles, the BMW 2002 Series is considered iconic. Part sports car and part sedan, BMW had a winner in the late 1960s when they dropped a 2.0-liter engine into their 1600 Series cars, providing buyers with a… more»
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Rare Continental Orange: 1977 Porsche 911S
I’ll admit it, I prefer the pre-’73 non-Federal bumper Porsche 911. I would imagine that most do. You place a ramming speed banger on a Ford LTD or a Buick Deuce and a Quarter, no one’s going to notice…. more»
