It’s Scottsdale Auction Week, and also apparently “Sell Your Ghia Week”, given the hefty lot of Ghia-bodied cars we’ve been called upon to write about lately. Better a Ghia-a-day, though, than a diet of Chevy Vega’s, right? Bonhams is… more»
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International Connections: 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
For decades, Australian motorsport has focused on sedan racing as its staple. Open-wheelers have never gained traction, except for the Australian Grand Prix and the Indycar round that used to run on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The premier category is… more»
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Long List Of Needs: 1963 Triumph TR4
I’d call this Triumph a cutie (and I rarely use that term to describe a car!). I think it’s a combination of its color and clean condition, and the fact that many TR4s that turn up on BF, probably… more»
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Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It seems if you want to correctly predict what’s going to happen on the upper end of the sports- and collector-car marketplace, just take a look at what is generally the unloved vehicle in an exotic manufacturer’s lineup. The… more»
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Thunderjet Equipped! 1968 Ford Thunderbird
Consider the fifth generation (1967-1971) of Ford’s iconic Thunderbird. While Gen-1, the Baby Bird (’55-’57) is the most collectible, for obvious reasons, succeeding editions like the Square Bird (’58-’60) and the high-style third and fourth generations (’61-’66) have their… more»
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Well Preserved: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
In today’s world, many of the pickup trucks sold are higher end models. Features such as heated seats, leather interior, and incredible sound systems are almost must haves to today’s truck buyer. This was not the case a few… more»
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Race Ready 1989 Ferrari F40
January kicks off the new year of car auctions in the United States. Among the largest and most well known is the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their auction has expanded to a full week and features the top… more»
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Woodie Wagon! 1975 Ford Pinto Squire
It took a while for American car manufacturers to get good at building subcompact cars. The Chevy Vegas (1971-77) had bad engines from the start and were prone to rust from the inside out. The Ford Pinto (1971-80) didn’t… more»
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Gear Jammer: 1956 Diamond T Cab-Over
Do you know what a gearjammer is? How about Red Sovine? Ever seen the movie Convoy? Who was the Snowman? All of these are references to one of the most American professions ever: the truck driver. During the sxties… more»
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Plum Crazy Project! 1970 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was the last automaker to debut a “pony car” but it was more than five years after the party had already started. Perhaps it came about because Plymouth wanted a new body for its Barracuda, and Chrysler needed… more»
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Mild Muscle: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
What you’re seeing first is how this 1976 Chevrolet Mailbu Classic started out before the seller began adding some custom touches. The Chevy appears to have been a well-cared-for example, although just your basic transportation wearing whitewall tires, factory… more»
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Lipstick Red Pretty Woman: 1993 Lotus Esprit
In many instances, car buffs remember the cars in movies more than anything else. Take for example the Bullit Mustang, Bandit’s Trans Am, and Eleanor in “Gone in Sixty Seconds.” While the silver Lotus Esprit in “Pretty Woman” wasn’t… more»
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V8 Candidate? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Project
UPDATE 01/25/2023: Falling victim to a non-paying winning bidder is one of the perils of online auctions, which has been the fate of the owner of this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. The previous auction ended with the bidding at… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac GTO
If you have a classic car you plan on selling, several strategies are available to guarantee buyer interest. One is to provide excellent photos that grab their attention. Another is to list that highly desirable classic with No Reserve…. more»
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Pick Your Motor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Project cars almost always offer their owner choices, but this 1967 Corvette Convertible is different. Its engine bay houses a healthy but non-original V8. However, the numbers-matching 327 is included for those planning a faithful restoration. Don’t let the… more»
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Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire
The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»
