The Lancer was Dodge’s first compact car from 1961 to 1962. And buyers didn’t take to it even though it was a warmed-over Plymouth Valiant, which sold better. A redesign came in 1963, and Dodge repositioned the Dart nameplate,… more»
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Rust And Rot Everywhere: 1986 Yugo GV
It’s hard to argue with a seller who comes right out and says that the car they have listed for sale “Has rust and rot everywhere, been sitting in a field 10+ years.” This field find is a 1986… more»
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1 of 824: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Ragtop
One of the dominant players in the late-1960s muscle-car game was the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It was in production from 1968 to 1975, yet was only offered as a convertible in two of them (1969, 1970). Only 824… more»
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440 Equipped: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
If I were to pick a car from the 1970s to park in my garage, any classic from Chrysler’s E-Body range would be a strong contender. The styling is bold and aggressive, with an inherently purposeful feel. This 1970… more»
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Aerocoupe Project: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Yesterday, I covered this 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, or “Bro-ham” as they are often called, and today I’m going to move forward one year and review this 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe – so similar, but oh so… more»
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Factory 4-Speed: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Project
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s full-size luxury car in the 1950s through the 1980s. The second generation was produced in just 1959 and 1960, with the latter being part of Pontiac’s new “Wide Track” promotion that had real teeth. The… more»
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Fish Out of Water? 1966 Rambler Marlin
The Marlin was a short-lived personal luxury car based at first on the Rambler Classic. A cross between the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger, it was produced from 1965 to 1967 (the latter year being based on the larger… more»
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Parts Included: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Project
The Volkswagen Beetle has always been one of the friendliest classics to restore, thanks to simple mechanicals, huge parts support, and a devoted enthusiast following. This 1969 Volkswagen Beetle looks like a solid opportunity for someone who wants a… more»
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Turbocharged Tribute: 1977 Pinto Pangra
UPDATE – Firemedic2714 just let us know that the seller has reduced their asking price on this oddball Pinto! There wasn’t a lot special about the 1971 to 1980 Ford Pinto – until Huntington Ford in Arcadia, California, created… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Project
One of the challenges with a project build is knowing where to start. However, life might be easier with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. It runs and drives, and the owner includes a range of new parts to give the… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Volkswagen Things
The VW Thing or Type 181 was originally developed in the 1960s for use by the West German military, but also found its way into civilian consumption in the 1970s. Dubbed the “Thing” for the U.S. market, about 25,000… more»
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Much Rebuilt: 1964 Ford Ranchero
Let’s put one fact on the table right up front: this Ranchero-in-progress is a six-cylinder. But the longer I look at cars, the less I feel like every car has to pump out maximum horsepower from a big V8…. more»
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Rock Solid Project: 1970 Ford Country Squire
The lack of new domestic alternatives has left Station Wagon buyers with the choice between purchasing an import or delving into the classic world to find a local alternative. The result is that classic Wagons have generally enjoyed climbing… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Update – Additional photos have been added to the gallery below and the seller has reduced their asking price! First-generation Mustang Fastbacks are among the most popular American classics, and this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback offers a compelling mix… more»
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360 HP 429 Cruiser – 1968 Ford Thunderbird
Slick hidden headlights and a hood flowing fully forward to the grille grants the ’68 T-bird an elegant entrance, and while this 1968 Ford Thunderbird in Vale, North Carolina was purchased “for the engine,” it might be worth reviving… more»
Superstretch Project: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine
If you want to make an entrance at the country club, get a regular old Rolls-Royce. If you want to make an entrance in a city like Las Vegas, you’re going to need something truly unique. This 1984 Rolls-Royce… more»
