In the early 1990s, General Motors dabbled in the performance pickup truck market like Chrysler had done with the Dodge Lil Red Express in the 1970s. A one-year-only model, the 1991 GMC Syclone’s speed capabilities were on par with… more»
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Ready to Work: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series 2A
The Land Rover started with a Willys Jeep. Post-war Britain was reeling from damage, and demand for cars was at a nadir. No one could afford anything. Rover, maker of British luxury cars, needed a second act, and fast…. more»
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Sharp Sport Coupe: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
In 1958, there were those who opined that Chevrolet was trying to poke its nose into Cadillac territory with their new Impala. I’ve never thought that but I guess it depends on your perception of that Impala, especially compared… more»
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BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By the time 1981 dawned, the C3 Corvette had become a more refined package offering a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. While early examples were uncompromising high-performance vehicles, the 1981 Corvette could serve admirably as a daily driver. This… more»
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Only 47K Miles! 1981 Toyota 4X4
Former Vice President Thomas Marshall (1913-1921) famously quipped, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar“. Today, I’d add to that with, “more reasonably sized pickup trucks“. We are being overrun by the likes of Brobdingnagian Silverados,… more»
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Two-Door Terrific! 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
We’ve covered a lot of two-door station wagons here on BF and I know that many of my “finds” have been in less than stellar condition. Well, that’s changing today as I have a 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon for… more»
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4 Speed HO 455: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The Camaro Z28 was cancelled, the Ford Mustang came with a 4 cylinder and the Dodge Challenger was dropped from production. However, Pontiac was still selling Trans Ams like hot cakes and you could still order the optional 455… more»
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One-Family Owned 1973 International 1210 Pickup
Adaptability was a key element for the International Light Line D-Series trucks, with a wider choice of wheelbase options available than any of its competitors at the time, plus buyers could even choose a chassis-only and transform it into… more»
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Cool Patina! 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
The seller says it took him 15 years to pry this 1972 Chevrolet Suburban from the hands of the original owner, and after a close look around I can definitely appreciate its charm, but now after all that effort… more»
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No Reserve 1966 Pontic GTO Tri-Power Convertible
It can be hard to ignore a desirable classic when an owner lists it for sale with No Reserve. When the car in question features a coveted drivetrain combination, most enthusiasts find their defenses weakening significantly. That could be… more»
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Under 30K Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A red C4 Corvette is perhaps one of the most iconic muscle cars ever built, and it’s one you can still purchase for a very reasonable amount of money. This 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible features an automatic transmission and… more»
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One Family Owned: 1968 Porsche 912
This 1968 Porsche 912 may live in Orlando, Florida at the moment, but it was previously locked away in a southern California garage since 2000. The seller reportedly was lucky enough to be the first one in line after… more»
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Millecento! 1958 Fiat 1100/103D
I’m hardly a Fiat expert, and as far as my Italian goes, fuggedaboutit. And for those reasons, I was confused by the listing for a 1958 1100D “Millecento“. What we have here, besides an initial failure to communicate, is… more»
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1 of 251: 1968 Ford Mustang “High Country Special”
Ford, along with other domestic manufacturers, was known to offer special regional editions of some of their most popular cars. In the late 1960s, two of those were based on the Mustang, one the California Special, and the other… more»
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Don’t Call it a Blazer! 1976 GMC Jimmy
Some people don’t realize that Chevrolet and General Motors Corporation (GMC) produce different vehicles. Urban legend says that GMC-designated vehicles are built with more care and to a higher standard. I’m not sure about that theory, but it does… more»
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27 Liter Merlin V12! John Dodd’s ‘The Beast’
British absurdity reaches far beyond Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and blesses the world to no end. Witness the wickedly wonderful creation known as John Dodd’s The Beast. Conceived in the late 1960s, it ranges far beyond a customized version… more»
