Ford rolled out the Mach 1 option on the Mustang in 1969 to perk up sales which had been falling since competition entered the “pony car” field. But the Mach 1 soon became more of an image product rather… more»
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41K Mile Neo-Classic: 1986 Tiffany Classic Coupe
When it comes to 1980s opulence, does it get any more splendid than a Tiffany Classic coupe? The craze over neoclassical designs seems to have hit a high watermark in the late 1980s, with the most excessive of the… more»
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Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute. Jaguar began producing… more»
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Final Year! 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible
This! Yes, this is a car that I could get behind, a 1975 Buick LeSabre convertible. It’s a final-year, 63K mile example and is one of only 5,300 produced that year. Appearing to be in beautiful condition, this big… more»
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Rare Cat: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Cobra Jet
For 1971, Ford’s Mustang got a new longer, wider, and overall bigger look. That also meant its Cougar cousin from the Mercury side of the family got the same since it shared much of its body shell with the… more»
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Pride and Joy: 1967 Plymouth GTX
Born as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, the GTX would become the senior performance car in the Plymouth line-up after the debut of the Road Runner the following year. Serious about muscle, the GTX always came with at least… more»
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No Reserve Wagon: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
The W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz is a cult classic, but things kick up a notch when you find one in wagon form. Now, finding one isn’t particularly hard given how long-lived these things are, but a clean example that’s been maintained… more»
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Brazilian-Built: 1985 Chevrolet Opala Diplomata
Okay, let’s have a show of hands. How many of you have seen (or heard of, for that matter) an Opala Diplomata? It was a Brazilian-built Chevrolet luxury automobile that was in production in one form or another in… more»
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350 V8 4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
Thanks to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, the 1974 Chevy Nove enjoyed its best sales year ever. Six-cylinder versions were in huge demand while V8 sales dropped off a bit. But that didn’t stop Chevrolet from selling more… more»
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AWD Rarity: 1983 Audi Quattro
These days, it’s not uncommon for ambitious enthusiasts to import the cars of other enthusiasts’ dreams from the motherland, wherever that may be. While that used to be the forbidden fruit, it’s almost become some commonplace that finding U.S.-market… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Simply stunning. Those two words probably describe this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice better than most. It presents beautifully and is loaded with factory options that help it stand out in a crowd. The minor mechanical upgrades probably prevent it from… more»
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Fully Documented Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
While some people focus on high-performance models like the SS or Z28, a more basic version of the First Generation Camaro offers a rewarding ownership history. This is especially true if the candidate is in good order and has… more»
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The Flattie Lives On: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Nothing special about the 1978, twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of Chevrolet’s Corvette, right? There were about 40K produced and we have covered many here on BF. This example, however, is a standout for the most surprising reason. You know how… more»
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Mid-Seventies Sizzle: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
After years of declining sales, Ford reinvented the Mustang pony car in 1974. Instead of being a derivative of the Falcon compact in the 1960s, it was an extension of the Pinto subcompact of the 1970s. It was smaller… more»
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327 V8/350 HP! 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the Chevy Corvette sports car for 1958 was likely the addition of dual headlights, making it easy to spot a ’58 compared to a ’57 ‘Vette. Sales numbers were creeping closer to the 10k unit… more»
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Affordable E24: 1982 BMW 633CSI
Despite the rapid rise in price for some European classic models, there are still plenty of affordable options out there packing plenty of style and that are (reasonably) reliable. The E24 chassis BMW 6-Series is a great example of… more»
