Ford’s 1949 cars were their first all-new models after the conclusion of World War II and the design was in production through 1951 before being updated. The Victoria Coupe was a pillarless 2-door hardtop, also a first. The seller’s… more»
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GTO Judge Clone: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
In the early 1970s, Pontiac offered the LeMans Sport, which could be something of a cross between the standard LeMans and the GTO. It had a higher level of trim like you would get on the GTO, but without… more»
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455/Doug Nash 5-Speed! 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Based on nothing but appearance, the 1974 model is among my favorites of the second-generation Firebirds in the looks department, maybe because it was the last year before the back window gained the side glass, plus it still had… more»
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Concours Winner: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
The owner of this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback spent thirteen years performing a no-expense-spared restoration, and the result is stunning. From its one-year-only paint shade to its spotless interior, this classic will cause its new owner to feel nothing… more»
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1959 VW Type 2 “Volkstream” High-End Custom
Business in the front and party in the back. That’s the description of the mullet haircut, but it’s also a way of showing the juxtaposition of two unlike things melded into one. That’s what tipster TJ has found for… more»
BF Exclusive: 1993 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
Tonight, I had the chance to check out a potential motorcycle project but what I found at the seller’s house was way better than an old crotch-rocket. The owner of the bike had a gorgeous 1993 Jeep Wrangler Renegade… more»
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White Hat Special? 1969 Dodge Charger
One of my favorite nearby neighborhood eateries has a Blue Plate Special, a different daily offering with a particular dish served at a discounted price. Monday is my favorite, as it’s turkey and dressing, and although the meal is… more»
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Almost Ready to Rumble: 1940 Ford Coupe
The 1940 Ford Deluxe marked an end to Ford’s first effort to modernize its styling. Oval headlights were incorporated in the fenders and the sharp prow of the nose carried a vertical grille. Starting in 1941, Fords became longer… more»
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Rare Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO is one of the rarer ones when it comes to Fox bodies, with fewer than 10,000 examples produced during the car’s short run from 1984 through 1986. With that aggressive hood scoop and snarky front… more»
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Hot 440! 1971 Plymouth GTX
Some folks say that 1971 was the last “great” year for early muscle cars, with rising insurance premiums starting to deter the purchase of high-performance machines, combined with the fact that economy cars were also quickly gaining in popularity. … more»
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8k Mile Ex-Racer! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
8,265 certainly sounds like low mileage under most circumstances for a more than 50-year-old vehicle, but if a lot of those miles were accumulated at a racetrack it seems a bit high unless that car was a frequent racer… more»
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Storm Damaged: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Even though the Super Sport was no longer a separate series after 1968. Chevrolet still built more than 51,000 copies in 1970 with the L34 engine. That included both the Chevelle and El Camino. The L34 was a 396… more»
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5k Miles! 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
Renowned car builder Carroll Shelby began his involvement with Ford Motor Company in 1962 by putting Ford 260/289 V8 engines in British sports cars called the AC that Shelby renamed the Cobra. A couple of years later, that relationship… more»
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Low Miles Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
It has been said that fourth-gen (1984-1996) Corvettes can be a good buy and a way to get into a ‘Vette in a reasonable fashion. With that thought, we have a 1986 convertible “pace car” edition for review today… more»
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Ford V4 Power! 1971 Saab Sonett III
Saab of Sweden was an innovative automobile manufacturer with a long history. They built their first car in 1945 and stuck around for nearly 70 years before running out of gas (i.e., money). One of their more interesting machines… more»
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Cobbled Carrier: 1964 Studebaker Champ
By 1960, Studebaker’s pickups were long overdue for an update. But in typical Studebaker fashion, the budget was slim to get the job done. So, they borrowed from the existing parts bin, the new Lark compact auto, and even… more»
