Debuting in 1950 as a trim package, the Catalina would enjoy more than a 30-year run in the Pontiac lineup. It would become the maker’s best-selling full-size series and could be thought of as the Pontiac version of the… more»
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Rock-Solid Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am proves that a classic car needn’t be 100% original to generate interest when it hits the market. It is unmolested below the skin, but examining the Trim Tag reveals it looked considerably different when… more»
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4-Speed Fun! 1965 Pontiac 2+2
Pontiac was covering both sides of the street in 1965. On one hand, they were pedal-to-the-metal with the sophomore edition of their mid-sized GTO, a car that was arguably a major ignition component of the muscle car movement. But… more»
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Affordable 5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC
I read an interview with a senior Ford executive a few years ago where he stated that the most challenging aspect of new model development was not the engineering or styling but determining what name it would carry. It… more»
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Rare And Classic: 1963 International C-1200
Things change. There was a time when almost all pickup trucks had two doors; a four-door, or crew cab such as this 1963 International C-1200 was an oddity. Try finding a two-door pickup today – they’re available but not… more»
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Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Mercedes-Benz enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles with consistently high build quality, rock-solid engineering, and rugged reliability. These traits make their cars among the most popular in many African nations, where the conditions can be harsh and unforgiving…. more»
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Package Deal: Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes
It’s interesting when you find a listing where a seller has bundled two cars together. I’ve always thought it would make finding buyers easier when sold separately because not everyone wants two of something. And the net proceeds of… more»
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Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»
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Y88 Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in McCalla, Alabama. The eBay ad says the owner has only had it for one year so I am not sure why he or she is selling it but it is said… more»
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Slant-Six Workhorse: 1977 Dodge D100 Pickup
Dodge introduced the D/W Series of trucks in 1961 and it would enjoy a three-decade run. A styling rework came in 1972 and the trucks became smoother in appearance, akin to the treatment given to the 1971 B-body Mopar… more»
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The Eyes Have It: 1973 Ford LTD
My friend’s cat has eyes that glow mysteriously at night when she’s in her cat condo. This kind of freaks me out and causes me to keep my distance. The 1973 Ford LTD available here on craigslist has similarly… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 MG Midget 1500 Convertible
Here at BF HQ, we’ve had a number of MG Midgets and Austin Healey Sprites. And there’s a simple reason why, they offer a lot of smiles per dollar, well, at least when they are in good driving condition…. more»
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1 of 12: 1997 Duesenberg Estate Car
Built In the image of the 1929 Duesenberg II Roadster came the Duesenberg Estate Car. It was a glorified golf cart that was no doubt built for those who already had everything else. It was electric-powered and loaded with… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor! 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
Chrysler sort of rocked the boat for the family-hauler market when it introduced the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager as new 1984 models, not that this was a bad thing other than it did start to challenge the future… more»
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Florida Car! 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Lincoln’s 1955-56 Continental Mark II was intended to be the height of automotive luxury and excellence. It was largely hand-built, only small quantities were produced, and Ford Motor Co. lost money on each one they sold. Fast forward a… more»
