Chevrolet had successfully established itself in the Pony Car market when this Camaro RS Convertible rolled off the line in 1968. Sales volumes weren’t approaching the legendary Mustang, but the gap was closing, with 235,147 Camaros finding homes that… more»
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58k Mile Time Capsule: 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1991, shifting from a rectangular look that dated from 1977 to a more rounded, aerodynamic appearance. These changes would run through 1996 when the rear-wheel drive land yachts were retired…. more»
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Real V-Code! 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 6-BBL 4-Speed
In my early days of working on whatever beater I was driving at the time, it didn’t matter to me at all what color the car was or even if the paint looked OK upon acquisition. My immediate objective… more»
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One Family Owned: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
A few nameplates in automotive history are so long-running that you could be a kid when the first example arrives, and ready to retire when the last one rides into the sunset. So it is with the Impala. Introduced… more»
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Impala Station Wagon: 1971 Chevrolet Kingswood
During two brief periods between 1959 and 1972, Chevrolet chose to brand its full-size station wagons separate from the corresponding automobiles. In the case of the 1969-72 Kingswood, it was the equivalent of the Impala while the Kingswood Estate… more»
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SS 396 Numbers Match: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
From 1964 forward, the El Camino “gentleman’s pickup” was based on the Chevelle mid-size offering. And like that automobile of the latter 1960s, it could be equipped as a SS 396. But after 1968 they were harder to verify… more»
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Daily Driver Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
I like to think the coupe utility/pickups — like the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino — were made for those who experience analysis paralysis, just like me. This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, in particular, goes beyond satisfying my… more»
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5 Speed Manual? 1961 Rambler American
We cover a lot of mainstream station wagons on BF, and even some non-mainstream examples such as Studebakers. But a Rambler American, like this 1961 subject? Few and far between! And that being the case, let’s take a look… more»
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No-Reserve Camper: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia
It’s hard to beat the cool factor or visual appeal of a tricked-out vintage full-size party van, with that bright custom paint job and bubble windows on the outside plus shag carpeting and captains chairs inside. But for functionality… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 GMC K1500 High Sierra 4×4
It is typical that once they have four decades under their belts, classic Pickups will look rough around the edges. Carrying heavy loads and plunging into the wilderness will take its toll, and most are begging for restoration. However,… more»
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Californian Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
The propensity for First Generation Ford Broncos to develop catastrophic rust means finding a solid example from a dry climate is a bonus. That is what is offered with this 1969 example because although it isn’t totally rust-free, it… more»
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Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Nova on a Malibu Chassis
Sitting in this garage is a tidy 1966 Chevrolet Nova, a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It features its original V8 under the hood, but a few upgrades include the fact that its body now rests upon a… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Park a 1968 and ’69 Cougar side by side and there’s not much difference on top, but Mercury revised the straight side body lines the car had worn since it was introduced and made them progressively slope downward for… more»
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Owned 30 Years: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
To own a car for 30 years takes commitment, both to the upkeep and to acknowledging that you enjoy the driving experience so much that you find it worth investing in for decades on in. The air-cooled Porsche 911… more»
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Sagging Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet Silverado K1500
This 1990 Chevrolet Silverado threw me off at first, as the mid-section appears to be sagging – usually a tell-tale sign of massive rust issues to contend with. However, it would appear my fears were not accurate, as the… more»
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22K Mile Mini Truck: 1984 Dodge Rampage
The big news in the automotive industry this week is Dodge’s potential return to the small truck market with a familiar name. This truck, tentatively named “Rampage,” will be similar in size and function to the Hyundai Santa Cruz… more»
