Having owned a ’73 Chevrolet Nova in my youth, I can really appreciate the durability of these cars and how easy the 350 is to work on and keep running well. But I sort of sneaked something in when… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The 1972 model year was the first time that the Fairlane/Torino beat out the Chevy Chevelle in terms of sales. They were all new cars that year, whereas the Chevrolets were on their fifth (and last) year of a… more»
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Well-Kept Beauville! 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van
In Chevrolet parlance, the “Beauville” goes back to 1954, originally used to denote a base station wagon perfect for paupers and misers. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details. By the time this 1982 Chevrolet Beauville in Joppa, Maryland came… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 International Harvester Scout 800
International Harvester introduced the Scout to the public in 1960 and produced over 500,000 units from 1961 to 1980. After the first production run of the Scout 80 in 1964, International Harvester produced the Scout 800. There were three… more»
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T-Bird Powered 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod
The 1939 Ford is a classic shape, and it looks good as a coupe, convertible, or woody. The two- and four-door sedans are less happy and generally less valuable in the collector market. But the configurations are gaining traction,… more»
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Ram Air Muscle! 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Excitement over the Firebird was still flying high at Pontiac in 1971, with the company offering four different models of the car that year including the base Firebird, the more luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, and the top of… more»
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Stunning Tribute: 1980 Holden WB Panel Van Sandman Tribute
Australia followed many western countries with the adoption of vans as multi-purpose vehicles. While many saw commercial service, some owners personalized their Van to reflect their planned use. Holden saw the marketing benefit, releasing the HQ “Sandman” van in… more»
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Funky 1967 BMW 2000CS Coupe Catches the Eye
This car just looks expensive. I don’t know if it’s because of its resemblance to the “Batmobile” BMW’s like the early 1970s CSL 3.0 or because it’s just different enough from the popular BMW 2002 series to be exotic…. more»
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British Charmer: 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
The Bugeye Sprite sprang onto the scene in 1958, to fill a niche formed as sports cars became ever heavier, more luxurious – and more expensive. The Sprite offered that sports car feeling again, in an economical package that… more»
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Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»
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1-of-80: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
With the exclusivity and limited production totals of various Ferrari models, finding a limited edition version is rare. However, the company produced eighty examples of its 2011 599 SA Asperta as a tribute to legendary design house and coachbuilders… more»
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Original 383! 1966 Dodge Charger
The popularity of the Dodge Charger began shifting into high gear when the second generation cars were introduced in 1968, but the ’66 and ’67 models were what really got the ball rolling in that direction. With that cool… more»
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No Reserve, Low-Mileage Red Bird: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Ford resurrected the two-seater Thunderbird concept. Being a huge Baby ‘Bird fan, I was excited to see the T-Bird finally get back to its first generation personal luxury car roots…. more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»
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Final Year! 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The seller of this 1984 Hurst/Olds is quick to point out that it’s not a Cutlass, and technically he’s right, although it shares the Cutlass body and many of the same components. The last generation of the Hurst/Olds lasted… more»
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Welsh Dragon: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II
Gilbern was founded in 1959 by Giles Smith and Bernard Friese in Wales, spurred by Friese’s desire to create a few race cars for weekends. To this day Gilbern remains the only commercial automaker ever birthed in Wales. The… more»
