Researching Willys Wagons for this article left me with one overwhelming impression: this vehicle has attracted serious restomod efforts. With hardly any effort, I found one Willys with a 283, a couple 289s, one 302, several 327s and 350s,… more»
Project Cars
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Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane intermediate and would represent the whole line by 1971. The car gained some rather “swoopy” styling in 1970 but it would only be for two years before Ford went… more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (aka 442) was Oldsmobile’s response to the successful 1964 Pontiac GTO. As Pontiac had created a performance car from the Tempest/LeMans, Olds would do the same with its F-85/Cutlass. Though not quite as popular as the… more»
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Bisected Demonstrator: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
The word “half” doesn’t necessarily conjure up negative connotations in most conversations, as asking for half a cup of coffee or buying a half-loaf of bread isn’t a bad thing. But when it comes to vehicles, a whole car… more»
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No Reserve 1972 Ford Bronco Project
In movies, culture, and cars, it seems that what is old is new again. Movie theaters are filled with sequels and reboots. Seventies colors and fashions are rising from the grave. In our world, Ford dealerships are starting to… more»
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Turbo Project: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
It’s amazing to think how, when some cars were new, enthusiasts at the time likely couldn’t imagine said vehicle becoming a ratty, tired project. Really, any pace car would likely fit this description as they were undoubtedly a hot… more»
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911-Engined Project: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Would you buy a collector car without the main piece of the puzzle as it relates to the parts that make it special? A Porsche 914-6 was known primarily for one thing, and that was the 2.0L six-cylinder engine… more»
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Accident Victim: 1979 Porsche 911 Convertible
Sometimes, you see a car and it just breaks your heart. It’s one thing to see a special vehicle that’s been sitting quietly in a garage for decades, but to see one that’s been abused and left for dead,… more»
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454-Powered 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Barn Find
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»
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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»
