Although the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first muscle car, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL demonstrated that buyers could order cars with serious performance credentials two years before the first GTO graced showroom floors. That is courtesy… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado
Almost since its inception, Cadillac has developed its reputation for prestige motoring. Many people aspired to own a Caddy, but prices typically proved beyond the financial means of mere mortals. However, the classic market now provides opportunities for enthusiasts… more»
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19k Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Lost in the buzz surrounding Ford’s unbelievably popular Mustang was Chevrolet’s little Corvair, which sold surprisingly well in the face of the Blue Oval onslaught…for a year or so. When the Corvair was restyled as a 1965 model, magazines… more»
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Fully Restored: 1950 DeSoto Custom Coupe
I always find discontinued auto marques an interesting study. In my time on earth, I’ve counted fourteen U.S. brands that are no longer with us, compared to, by my count, only ten domestics that are still with us (eleven… more»
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1 of 27 Built: 1999 BMW 540i Touring Wagon
When it comes to assessing the rarity of a vehicle, we can’t just blame the Corvette guys for picking apart their build sheets down the smallest detail. As a long-time BMW fan, we do the same thing, but in… more»
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52K Original Miles: 1996 Ford Taurus GL
The third generation Ford Taurus was a moonshot car if there ever was one. After years of reigning supreme as one of the best-selling mid-sized sedans, Ford decided to overhaul its aging Taurus model and launch a bold new… more»
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440-Equipped: 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon
When you scrutinize his designs, Virgil Exner could rarely be described as subtle. The man who gave the automotive world the “forward-look” philosophy penned this 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon. Its bold lines guarantee that it will turn heads,… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1991 Honda CRX Si
When Honda released its earliest models, it boldly stated that it aimed to be as successful in passenger car production as it had been in the motorcycle market. Many people scrutinized its earliest offerings and could barely contain their… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1965 Buick Electra 225
Any big 1965 model GM car looks amazing in pale yellow, color code Y. Chevy called it Crocus Yellow, Pontiac called it Mayfair Maize, Oldsmobile called it Saffron Yellow, and Buick called it Bamboo Cream, which is the color… more»
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Solid Driver: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
This 1973 Plymouth Duster has quite a few good points to consider, not the least being that it’s affordably priced at $6,500. Stepping up to the Gold Duster trim level included extras such as stripes on the sides and… more»
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Slant Six With A/C: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop
Sandwiched between the glassy first-generation and the muscular E-Body Plymouth Barracuda is the lithe second-generation model, pictured here in 1967 hardtop form. With completely new, handsome styling, one would have expected the Barracuda to be a big seller in… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history. It signaled the arrival of the muscle car, with manufacturers pushing the envelope to maximize performance and gain a competitive edge over their rivals. Chevrolet’s decision to slot a… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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Big Block Bruiser: 1972 Dodge Demon
The Dart Demon was Dodge’s version of Plymouth’s popular Duster fastback compact. The car didn’t sell as well as its alter ego in 1971-72, so Dodge did a rebrand in 1973 to the less aggressive-sounding Dart Sport. The seller… more»
