When we tuck our beloved classic away snug and warm in its garage, we typically assume that this is the safest place it can be. However, Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas, as is the case with this 1969… more»
Project Cars
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Too Far Gone? 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III
One of the challenges with project builds is knowing when the time is right to plow on relentlessly, and when to wave the white flag. That will undoubtedly sit in the back of the minds of many of our… more»
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One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project
To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»
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1959 Spider Veloce and Alfa 750/101 Parts Hoard!
Here’s an Alfa Romeo parts-and-car package deal in Mansfield, Texas, and you’ll need a trailer for sure. This hoard is for sale on facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $34,000. We have BCB42 to thank for the tip!… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe
It’s been 70 years since the so-called Chevrolet “Tri-Fives” were launched. From 1955 to 1957, nearly five million copies were produced, and were the first Chevies since 1918 to have an optional V8 engine. The seller is unsure whether… more»
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Matching Numbers? 1970 Buick GS 455
I have often opined on the success and popularity of GM’s A-body cars from ’68 to ’72. While the current marketplace prices for the performance versions (SS396, GTO, 442, and GS) are stratospheric, even the bread-and-butter models (Malibu, LeMans,… more»
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Rough but Running: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be one of 11,554 Special Edition Trans Am built in 1979. Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in the 1979 model year. This example would classify as fair to poor condition…. more»
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Great Restoration Project: 1970 Ford Bronco V8
And now for something from the “I don’t get it department.” As I’m sure most know, Ford revived its iconic Bronco in 2021 – it’s another example of a modern take on a classic. They seem to sell well… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
The Cyclone was a performance-oriented Mercury, in production from 1964 to 1971. At first, it was based on the compact Comet, then later as an extension of the mid-size Montego. In 1968, it found itself positioned between the Cougar… more»
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Cheapest on the Market: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
At first glance, this 1979 Pontiac Tenth Anniversary Edition Trans Am looks pretty appealing. Especially, since it is priced below market at $15,000. The car is located in Bay Shore, New York which is sometimes not a great climate… more»
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Luxury-Muscle Combo: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T SE Project
Right off the bat, Dodge introduced a performance package for the Charger as it began its second generation of production back in 1968. Known as the R/T, this one gave buyers a 440 V8 as standard equipment, which was… more»
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Parts or Project? 1968 Dodge Dart GT Drop-Top
The Dart nameplate was repositioned as Dodge’s compact car beginning in 1963. That would become its role until the product line was replaced in 1976 by the Aspen. A redesign came along in 1967 that would carry the car… more»
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Parts Car? Drag Car? 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop
It’s January, and that means that the big auction houses have been hard at work selling the rarest and most powerful street machines of the muscle car era, and there’s bound to be a fair number of 1970 and… more»
BF Exclusive: 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Club Coupe
If you’re a fan of NASCAR history, the sight of any 1950 Plymouth might bring a smile to your face. The first Southern 500 at the then-new Darlington Raceway in South Carolina was held that year, and the winner… more»
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Rusty Roller: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1969, Chrysler had a host of muscle cars from which buyers could choose. At Dodge, they were the Coronet and Charger R/Ts, and at Plymouth, you had the Road Runner and GTX. All mid-size, B-bodied hot rods with… more»
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Home Built Thrills: 1950s Slingshot Dragster
The postwar period was a time of great achievements in all categories. We were in the atomic age, spirits were high, and anything seemed possible. On the automotive front, racing in any and all forms was wild, innovative, and… more»
