The Aquila GT kit car amounts to an automotive Rorschach test. Some see Bricklin in its lines, some see Lamborghini, or BMW M1. I see Pantera, until the gullwing doors open. Whatever you see, the Aquila GT was the… more»
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Stored 60 Years: Pair of 1950s Kaiser Manhattans
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was founded after World War II as another independent automaker whose goal was to do battle with the giants of the industry. Due to pent-up demand after the war, K-F should have done well, but the “Big… more»
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318 V8 Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the 1960s muscle cars that brought traffic into dealer showrooms. From a peak of 82,000 units built and sold in 1969, the car was a mirror image of its former self by… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 MGB GT
The MGB Roadster is an icon in the world of British sports cars, but its hard-topped brother, the GT, never quite garnered the same love here in the States. It’s a shame, as they are a fantastic sports car… more»
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Dual-Quad 409! 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Does your Librarian know she’s showing a scarlet strap of Victoria’s Secret? A glimpse of red upholstery hints at this plain vanilla sedan’s fun side. The 1962 Chevrolet Impala four-door sedan in Shoreview, Minnesota might well have served a… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Dodge’s answer to the Mustang and Camaro was relatively late to the game. The Challenger didn’t hit the market until 1970 and had a slightly different take on the Pony car. It was larger and more comfortable than its… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
The car hobby is all-encompassing. Some build class-record-holding land speed racers, some build customs and hot rods, some just want to cruise with the top down, and some find relaxation and pride in frame-up, show car restorations. The seller… more»
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BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado K20 4X4
UPDATE—The seller had the professional photographer come back to retake a few of the photos with the truck washed and dried so that bidders can get a better idea of the truck’s overall condition, so we’ve extended the auction… more»
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Solid Convertible Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
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Fantastic Plastic: 1957 Byers SR-100 Project
Jim Byers crafted a car brilliant enough that Road & Track made it a cover car – quite an accolade for a fiberglass special. The Byers SR-100 was featured in the magazine’s February 1957 issue, with a story all… more»
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Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»
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350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»
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Rod In Waiting? 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe
The seller of this Millville, New Jersey domiciled 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe opens the listing with, “Guys and Gals here is your next project. You decide if you’d like to build this awesome rod.” So that bit of information… more»
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Pair of 1960s Austin-Healey 3000 Projects
Introduced in 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 was a British sports car larger than most, earning the nickname “big Healey’s”. Jensen Motors made the bodies, while British Motor Corp. took care of the rest. In production through 1967, more than… more»
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Disassembled Project Car: 1960 Triumph TR3A
I remember when I first saw a “Sidescreen” Triumph: It was 8th grade and we were watching an ancient 16mm film in black and white. The subject was motion and inertia and other Newtonian concepts. There on the screen… more»
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Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire
Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
