It is funny how automotive trends appear seemingly out of nowhere, only to disappear soon thereafter. Take for example the economical mid-engine sports car craze that began in the mid-eighties. While preceded by the Porsche 914 and the Fiat… more»
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Put An LS In It! 1949 Diamond T Dairy Van
We come across some pretty unusual things here on BF, or maybe I should say that barn finders like T.J. come up with some pretty unusual things. A case in point is this 1949 Diamond T truck outfitted with… more»
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Stalled Race Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Mustang and sold quite well upon its introduction in 1967. The 1968 models were little changed, and most were sold with a V8 engine like this one had when it left… more»
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Barn Yard Find: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the most collectible BMWs made in the last few decades, but that doesn’t mean every example that comes up for sale is worthy of restoration. One the tragic flaws about the E9… more»
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Buried For 26 Years: 1979 Lancia HPE
Lancia Automobiles is a long-lived car builder in Italy that never had a lot of success selling vehicles in the U.S. market. The Beta was an “entry-level luxury car” and the HPE, like the seller’s example, was one of… more»
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440 V8 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Project
With the redesign of its intermediates in 1968, Dodge ramped up its game in the performance arena. The Coronet and the relatively new Charger got an R/T edition which brought along a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard fare…. more»
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Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
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Droptop Muscle Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO
With the Pontiac GTO having attained such an iconic status in the Golden Age of U.S. muscle car history, it seems unlikely to ponder that a mid-sixties example might be too far gone to consider taking on as a… more»
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Pick A Time Period: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
We have all heard the remark that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For hot rods, no statement has ever been more true. Hot rods are, by definition, vehicles that have been changed from their stock with… more»
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Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang
Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»
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Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe
I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Hardtop demonstrates why Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the First Generation Mustang. It possesses the inherent stunning styling that captured the public’s imagination, but with a fairly modest drivetrain combination, it cost… more»
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Unique Offroader: 1980 Lada Niva 4×4
The Lada Niva debuted in 1977 and was the first mass-produced unibody off-road vehicle. It is capable of driving through mountainous terrain while offering the convenience of a hatchback. While designed with simplicity the Niva is capable of some… more»
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Field Find: 1968 Dodge Charger Project
Having to pick a favorite B-Body could prove a difficult task for me, as just about all of them score plenty of points in my book when it comes to great looks. However, if I had to narrow it… more»
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1-Of-1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible
After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967. As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota
UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»
