The last time a Chevy Monte Carlo could be ordered as a Super Sport with a big-block 454 cubic inch V8 was in 1971. While the SS would return in 1983-88 as the rear-wheel drive versions of the car… more»
Project Cars
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1956 Plymouth Suburban With “Hy-Fire” V8 Power
At BF, we cover mid-fifties Chevies all of the time, mid-fifties Fords a lot of the time, and mid-fifties Plymouths only some of the time. Mid-fifties Plymouth station wagons? Fuggetaboutit. They’re not really that rare, there were 33K Custom… more»
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Soccer Team Mover: 1968 Mercury Colony Park
Colony Park was Mercury’s answer to the Ford Country Squire station wagon. Offered from 1957 to 1991, it was the most luxurious people mover you could get from the company sans the Lincoln which didn’t build wagons. It was… more»
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304 V8 Project: 1972 AMC Gremlin
Chevrolet and Ford were about to enter the U.S. subcompact car market in 1970. Not to get left behind – and owing to their limited resources – American Motors set their sights on what would be the Gremlin. They… more»
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Highly Original: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The early Volkswagen Beetles are noted for their svelte styling, lower production numbers, and overall surprisingly high level of detail for what was always intended as an economy car. The convertible offering take this to another level in terms… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Some project builds are more complicated than others, and those with rust requiring attention can prove offputting for potential buyers. However, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be the ideal candidate for an enthusiast harboring those feelings. It is… more»
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BF Auction: 1993 Toyota Celica Convertible
UPDATE 6/21/2023 – The seller has added more photos of this Celica. You can find them in the gallery below. UPDATE – The winner of this Celica’s situation has changed and can no longer buy the car, so we… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Ford Ranchero
Some enthusiasts are more passionate than others and will accumulate a vast collection of classics, planning to transform each into something genuinely special. Time can work against them, and they may choose to send these unfinished projects to a… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II
It would be fair to say that during the 1960s, only a tiny handful of British automobile manufacturers had genuine high-performance engines in their arsenal. Those that did weren’t in a hurry to share their powerplants with the opposition,… more»
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1967 Canadian-Sourced Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Normally, I wouldn’t cover a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (and I used to own one like this!). They, like certain Mopars, are just over-covered, there’s nothing new under the sun that can be said about them. It would take… more»
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Rare Edition: 1969 AMC Rebel Raider
The practice of manufacturers releasing region-specific special edition vehicles was probably at its peak in the late 1960s, and it is a strategy that is rarely seen today. It resulted in some rare and desirable cars and some relatively… more»
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Shades of Scooby-Doo! 1961 Ford Thames 800-E
The Thames 800-E was a small van produced by Ford in the late 1950s and 1960s. They are reminiscent of the early Ford Econoline vans sold in the U.S. (the Thames was not). This example from 1961 has been… more»
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9-Seat Patina Wagon: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Belvedere was a Plymouth fixture from 1954 through 1970. It was a full-size car at first before becoming a mid-side model in 1965. Sandwiched between the Savoy and Fury lineup in 1962, it was downsized with the rest of… more»
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Four-Door Biturbo: 1986 Maserati 425
1986 gave us many things, including the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion and the tragic loss of seven crew members, and let’s not forget mad cow disease. That fateful year also produced a four-door twin-turbo Maserati… more»
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50 Years in a Barn: 1946 Lincoln Club Coupe
We have published numerous stories about Lincoln’s fabulous first-generation Continental over the years at Barn Finds. With finds that range from ratty to concours ready, the Continental looms large in Lincoln’s history. Most folks are unaware that these were… more»
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Rare Red Long Roof: 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Twenty-five years before the minivan arrived, this was how you hauled kids, Little League teams, Aunt Edna, groceries, lumber, and whatnot: the classic All American 6-passenger and 9-passenger station wagon. And while Fords (269,378) and Chevys (195,585) were the… more»
