The third generation Champion and the Commander were introduced in 1947. They were the first redesigned post war American cars, 2 years ahead of others. The design were completely new and very different from prewar cars. This convertible is… more»
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Good Grille: 1960 Edsel Ranger
Edsels are fairly polarizing; some love them, some hate them. And sadly, most people make fun of them, or at least they make fun of the grille. Well, this 1960 Edsel Ranger doesn’t have the famous / infamous grille,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Growing up in an area with a plethora of 4x4s, I’ve always appreciated the classic Toyota FJs. They offer the same level of off road capability as a Jeep, but with the dependability of a Toyota. While the guys… more»
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Fresh Out Of Storage: 1950 MG TD
Always wanted to resurrect a barn find MG T-Series? This might just be your car! Featuring what must be at least 20 years of debris from rest (the tires appear to be bias-plies, so it may well be… more»
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Crusty 4×4: 1947 Willys CJ-2A
Thanks to reader Clark B. for this cool find! I’ve always liked CJ-2A’s. The split windshields and low hoods make for a very classy looking off-roader. This 1947 2A seems to be a great candidate for an affordable off-roader. Find… more»
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Small-Block Sedan: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Thanks to reader Clark B. for this super cheap find! Here’s a pretty affordable project- a 1963 Impala sedan for a whopping $650 with a small-block Chevy and a clean title. Yes, its a 4 door. Feel free to… more»
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No Reserve Workhorse: 1953 International Harvester
It’s a common fear among us gearheads that we’ll find an awesome project and then proceed to have life get in the way of ever working on it. And, because car collecting is a disease, it’s just one more… more»
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: 1966 Triumph TR4A
You should know before reading this post that my first Triumph of many was a 1966 TR4A like this one, and I’m predispositioned to like them. At first glance, this seems like a very restorable car that could be… more»
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One Owner Since 1964: Corvette Stingray L76
Overall, most of us can say the thought of a car buyer who regularly “monitors” his target vehicles and then promptly throws it up on eBay to sell leaves a bad taste in our mouths. But, money talks, and… more»
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San Marino Yellow: 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Here’s where people like me get into trouble: a rare color that is seemingly original paint. I don’t know why, but on certain cars, this is all it takes for me to make a bad decision. The Chrysler Conquest… more»
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I Hope I’m Getting This One Right: 1973 Bronco Project
Earlier this week I posted about a reasonably original, uncut Bronco, and some of you (very nicely) corrected some of my errors in the post. When I came across this somewhat challenged but still worthy 1973 project here on… more»
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In A Barn For 30 Years: 1965 Mustang
It’s rare that you find the barn find still in the barn nowadays, as flippers generally are pulling the cars, cleaning them up and trying to realize a lot of money. This Mustang is showing 54,000 on the odometer,… more»
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1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Castilian Wagon
The words “standard” or “stock” don’t have much meaning with a car such as this 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Castilian Wagon. This one is listed on Cars-Trade with a $4,000 asking price and it’s in Daytona Beach, Florida, where I… more»
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Calendar Worthy! Group of Montana Cars For Sale
A big thank you to reader Mike N. for sending us this find! I’ve noticed over the last 15 years or so that a lot of classic cars end up surfacing in Montana, and most of them aren’t very… more»
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Sky Bird! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Sky Bird
Update 1/23/17 – The seller contacted us to let us know that since we posted this, they have removed the Buy-It-Now and lowered their reserve! They also mentioned that the show plaque is from sometime in the ’80s. From… more»
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Barn Find Twins: 1947 And 1948 Ford Club Coupes
Thanks to reader Doug T. for sending us this great pair of barn find Fords for sale on craigslist in McMinnville, Oregon. These two fine looking club coupes, one a 1947 and the other a 1948, are in rough,… more»
