Fiat introduced the Topolino (“little mouse”) in 1936 to provide everyman with a conveyance swifter and swankier than donkey power for the trip to town on Sundays. A water-cooled 569 cc four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed synchromesh gearbox… more»
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Griswold Family Truckster: 1969 Ford Station Wagon
Here’s a car that’s as funny in real life as in the movie in which its likeness appeared. This 1969 Ford Country Sedan has been converted into a Griswold Family Truckster and is listed here on craigslist. It’ll get… more»
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Potential Bargain? Wire Wheel 1969 MGB GT
I knew very little about MGB’s GT until I got an extended ride in a friend’s 1967 edition a few years back. It was a 90-mile round trip that involved suburban and two-lane rural roads, as well as 70+… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Malibu Sport Coupe was consistently the biggest seller in the Chevelle lineup. That may be because the Super Sport muscle car was often included in the numbers. In 1969, 60% of all Chevelle production was for hardtops like… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I have often wondered whether a modern interpretation of Chevrolet’s iconic El Camino would sell in sufficient numbers to justify development or whether the badge’s time has come and gone. Rumors abound that one is under development, but Chevrolet… more»
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Museum Find: 12k Mile 1987 Buick GNX!
GNX. They were three little letters that were enough to warm the hearts of American performance car enthusiasts. They signified that Detroit had found its mojo and that the muscle car was back with a vengeance. This 1987 GNX… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
Britain entered what became known as the “Age of Austerity” following World War II, with many items we now take for granted strictly rationed. One of these was fuel, with rationing finally ending in 1950. The country’s economy was… more»
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Period Custom: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
There was a distinct phase in the 1980s when it wasn’t just imports getting slapped with body kits and decal stripes. The domestic crowd wasn’t opposed to adding an air dam and some side skirts to up the aggression… more»
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Luxury Hauler: 1979 Cadillac “Wagon” DeVille
Update 6/7/23 – After almost two years since we last featured it, this luxury wagon has been relisted here on Facebook Marketplace with an $11k price drop!!! Thanks go to Russell G for the tip! From 10/20/21 – In… more»
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Same Family Since ’86: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this garage is a classic that many enthusiasts would give their right arm to own. You don’t need to go to such radical lengths, but submitting a bid could make the dream of owning this 1959 Corvette… more»
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Low-Mile Euro-Spec: 1975 Lancia Beta Montecarlo
These mid-engine Lancia Beta Montecarlos are better known—and command higher prices—in Europe than in the U.S. Here, they’re an oddity, but a rather attractive one. If you do cotton to a Montecarlo two-seater, this is a very good choice…. more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
After just one year of production, the Pontiac Star Chief got a significant redesign in 1955 and served as the top trim level for the company’s Chieftan. The car shared some body parts with its corporate cousin ’55 Chevys… more»
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Original Paint: 1963 Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental was redesigned in 1961 and became a more formidable competitor than it had been. Changes would be subtle year by year before another rework in 1964. The ’63 Continental would be a roomier automobile for its… more»
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F1 Driver Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo
Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari was an Italian race car driver and founder of Ferrari. Throughout his life, Ferrari model names were drawn from various influences including places in Italy, engine specs, and racing. However, it wasn’t until fourteen… more»
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Uncommon Survivor: 1973 Toyota Celica ST
Here’s a decidedly un-barn findy car in the form of a 1973 Toyota Celica ST. No, it’s not typical for what usually graces the web pages of BF, but it’s a worthy subject. The seller tells us that it’s… more»
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-Speed
Some classics can be pretty surprising, which is true with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It features one of the most desirable mechanical combinations offered by Chevrolet, and its enormous string of awards stands as a testament to its originality…. more»
