The Sport Fury, a snappier version of the Plymouth, arrived in 1959, two years before the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and three ahead of the Ford Galaxie 500XL. It wasn’t in the mix for 1960 or 1961 but finished… more»
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Pinnacle of Luxury: 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit has long been a fixture in the classic car landscape, caught between being the ultimate expression of wealth and excess to something that has become a sideshow-grade curiosity on the project car landscape. While its… more»
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Drop-Top Discovery: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
True or False: The Ford Mustang was the first so-called “pony car” to enter the market. And False is the answer. The Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to the game, which debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair,… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
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Strong Runner? 1969 Pontiac Firebird Project
I’m always happy to find a first-gen Pontiac Firebird (’67-’69) such as this 1969 edition. Let’s face it, we have featured first-gen Chevrolet Camaros (also ’67-’69) out the wazoo, so it’s nice to get a little divergence. Now, don’t… more»
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Barnyard Find: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The 1972 model year was almost the last for the Chevy Camaro, plagued by labor issues that resulted in the fewest number of sales by 30% (and 1971 was far from a record). But cooler heads prevailed, and the… more»
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Price Drop! 1969 MGB Roadster
UPDATE – The seller has dropped their asking price to $3,250! I have often been asked which type of classic is best for a buyer who wishes to be hands-on with the ownership experience. I usually respond that it… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1953 Chevrolet 3800
Some vintage trucks are restored until they are too perfect to use, but this 1953 Chevrolet 3800 is headed in a far more interesting direction. With its weathered cab, one-ton stance, Montana grain-truck history, and hydraulic lift bed, it… more»
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Rebuilt 350: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Vehicles like this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino offer an almost perfect combination of comfort and versatility. Because they are typically lighter than the Sedans or Station Wagons on which they are based, they also provide exceptional performance. The seller… more»
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6-Passenger Project: 1967 Ford Ranch Wagon
Beginning in 1952 and running through 1974, Ford usually branded its station wagons separately from its passenger cars. In the full-size department, the Ranch Wagon was the starting point (like the Custom), the Country Sedan was the middle model… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
With its stacked headlights, new squarish styling, and those upward curving taillights, I always thought the 1963 Pontiac was an extremely good-looking car. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 63-year-old car still in the possession of its… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
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Loads of Mods: One Family 1973 Checker Marathon
During the 1970s and 1980s, it was almost impossible not to see a Checker Taxi running around in major metropolitan cities. But also during this period, a consumer-oriented version, the A-12 (or Marathon), was also available. But you had… more»
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4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental
Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
