The Sport Fury can be thought of as Plymouth’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. After being a one-year wonder in 1959, the name returned in 1962 for a longer run to 1971. Most Sport Furys were hardtops,… more»
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Survivor-Quality V8: 1972 Mercury Comet
Much like the first Mercury Comet was an offshoot of the compact Ford Falcon, so was the latter Comet to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick enjoyed Mustang-like popularity in 1969-70, so the Comet would quickly follow in 1971. And… more»
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Rotisserie Project: 1976 Datsun 280Z
The Datsun Z-cars have long held a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, blending affordable performance with timeless styling. Today, finding a solid example of a 240Z or 280Z has become increasingly difficult due to rust issues and… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Few cars capture the style and presence of the early 1960s quite like the 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Offered here on Barn Finds, this example comes with a remarkable backstory and an excellent foundation for finishing. Located in Moores Hill,… more»
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Champion Telstar Camper Van: 1989 GMC Vandura
Combining elements of Class B camper vans and the larger-bodied Class C, Champion’s Telstar offers room for four in a relatively compact and aerodynamic package. This 1989 GMC Vandura-based Telstar “ran when parked,” and the Carmichaels, Pennsylvania camper can… more»
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Project Drophead: 1958 Singer Gazelle Series III
In honor of the upcoming All British Field Meet at Portland International Raceway, I felt compelled to cover this unusual model from a rare marque. Not only is this Singer Gazelle a convertible, its top operates like a three-position… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Ram D150 Pickup
We’re often told that we should never judge a book by its cover, and doing so with this 1993 Dodge Ram D150 could be a mistake. There is no denying that it is rough around the edges, and it… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1960 Lincoln Premiere
In Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the doomed Brutus remarks to the equally doomed Cassius that he wishes “man might know the end of this day’s business ere it come!” It’s unfortunate that this line is the first thing that came… more»
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Stripped Muscle: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Project
The Plymouth Road Runner remains one of the most iconic muscle cars of the golden era, built to deliver raw performance with minimal frills. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, listed here on craigslist in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a factory… more»
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Up On Blocks Nine Years: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova arrived in 1975. It would continue to sell well until 1979, when it was retired to be replaced by the all-new front-wheel-drive Citation. The seller’s 1975 coupe (not a… more»
Primer Project: 1965 Buick Skylark
The Buick Skylark has long been one of the most underappreciated mid-size classics of the 1960s, and project cars like this 1965 Buick Skylark, listed here on craigslist out of Avoca, Pennsylvania, present an opportunity to get into a… more»
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Cheap L82 Project: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
While the 1980 model Chevrolet Corvette may not be among the most desirable from the C3 era, the fiberglass body was still looking good, even though performance was down compared to some of the earlier offerings. Both the front… more»
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Rare Project: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Business Coupe
Plymouth may not always get the spotlight in classic car circles, but every so often a unique body style surfaces that reminds us of the brand’s place in postwar automotive history. That’s certainly the case here with this 1955… more»
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Rare Economy V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 Pontiac GTO was still the leader of mid-size muscle cars, but its position had been eroded by a swarm of competitors. Though overall sales topped 72,000 units in 1969, just 1,461 were built with the optional “economy… more»
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Basement-Bound 41 Years: 1952 Plymouth Suburban
Post-war Plymouth station wagons were known as Suburbans for nearly 30 years. Coincidentally, Chevrolet would employ the name at the same time, which had to be more than a little confusing to buyers. The seller has a 2-door Plymouth… more»
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Stored Since The Disco Era: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a… more»
