Chevrolet introduced the Vega in 1971 as a lightweight compact aimed at fuel efficiency and style, but it didn’t take long for hot rodders to realize the platform had real potential once you dropped in a V8. This 1974… more»
Project Cars
BF Exclusive: 1951 Dodge B2 Pilot House Pickup
When Dodge introduced the “Pilot House” series of trucks in the late 1940s, they offered something that stood apart from the competition, practicality, durability, and better visibility from the cab thanks to the tall greenhouse, style design. Today, these… more»
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Nearly There: 1954 MG TF Project With Clean California Bones
There’s something timeless about MG’s T-Series, and the TF in particular carries the graceful lines of a car that was both the end of an era and a bridge to the MGA that followed. This 1954 MG TF, listed… more»
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Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan
A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»
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Early Model Rarity: 1959 TVR Grantura
By now, we all know TVR as the fledgling automaker that made charming sports cars featuring lightweight construction and a variety of engine choices ranging from mild to wild. The car that started it all was the Grantura, which… more»
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Rusty 4×4 Project: 1978 Ford Bronco Custom
I believe this round-headlight 1978 Ford Bronco Custom is Castillo Red, shown on page four of this brochure, but it’s hard to tell from the photos. A 1978 Ford color chart shows the Bronco being available in Bright Red,… more»
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First Year Project: 1966 Dodge Charger
More often than not, it’s the second-generation examples that seem to get most of the praise and attention among fans of the Dodge Charger. That’s understandable, as the 1968 through 1970 models are among the most fondly remembered offerings… more»
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Buy With The Heart? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The blinders of nostalgia are a curious thing. They make me look at the 1973 Duster here on ebay with fondness rather than fright. Why fright? Because on the way to restoring this car, should I give in to… more»
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Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D
We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge. This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»
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Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii
There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»
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Body Restored: 1972 Maserati Indy 4.9
Every now and again, after looking at the local Facebook Marketplace listings for the hundredth time and seeing nothing that appeals, you’ll spot a car that isn’t a new listing but that also has never popped into your feed… more»
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Stored Since 1982: 1959 Jaguar MK2 3.8
The Jaguar Mark II is one of the most important and successful cars the British automaker has ever built. It was everything at the time: opulent, fast, and looking like nothing else on the road. To think that this… more»
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Compare and Contrast: Two MGB GTs
Up next, we have two MGB GTs at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is in need of just about everything, the other has a known history and could go to a casual show tomorrow. The 1970 project car… more»
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New Turbo V6: 1987 Buick Grand National
For those of you who thought the mid-size muscle car was dead after the 1970s, you may have never met the 1980s Buick Grand National. Based on the popular Regal rear-wheel-drive platform, it was the street version of the… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ragtop
The Pontiac GTO enjoyed its second-best sales year in 1967, even though it was down 15% over the record 1966 model run. With subtle styling updates in ‘67, the biggest “news” may have been the retirement of the 389… more»
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Big Job: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Pony Car, the class of smaller sporty cars of which the Mustang and Camaro are primary exemplars, took the automotive world by surprise. Nobody could have imagined people would sleep all night in the car on the showroom… more»
