Built as either a Cutlass S or F-85, the 1970 Olds Rallye 350 was a one-year wonder. It was a “junior” level muscle car in that it didn’t require a big block to get the job done. But sales… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Sports Car Project: 1955 Swallow Doretti
The intertwining of William Lyons, Swallow Sidecar, Swallow Coachbuilding, Tube Investments, and Jaguar gave us more than the sum of its parts in the form of sidecars, motorcycles, and sensational roadsters. But precisely how did these resolve into –… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 428CJ
It is fair to say that in the world of performance cars, some are created more equal than others. That is the case with this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7. It is a highly-optioned classic that perfectly combines luxury with… more»
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Hurst/Olds Project: 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance teamed up to market the Hurst/Olds, a muscle car that was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. Over the duration, more than 16,500 copies would be produced, based on four generations of the mid-size Cutlass… more»
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Two-Year Experiment: 1954 Mercury Sun Valley
FOMOCO had a novel idea in 1954: build a 2-door hardtop with a Plexiglas roof to let the sun in. While a nifty piece of engineering, it wasn’t practical because of the additional heat it brought to its passengers…. more»
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Price-Dropped French Classic: 1963 Panhard PL17
Manufacturers need to look outside the square if they plan to produce a car with limited engine power. Such was the case with Panhard and its PL17 model. Its engine bay housed a tiny motor with modest power, but… more»
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Le Project: 1980 Renault Le Car
Who remembers the Renault Le Car? It was the little French automobile that was really a Renault 5 that was rebranded and sold through American Motors dealers in the 1970s and 1980s. Though popular on its home turf, it… more»
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Early 6WD Overlander: 1980 Gama Home
I’m guessing this is the only time we will see a vehicle like this come up for grabs, and the seller is pretty confident as well it’s a true one-off. Supposedly built by military vehicle engineer Roger Gamaunt, this… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Many enthusiasts spent years focusing on the chrome-bumper C3 Corvette models, ignoring later examples. That situation has changed as those people now recognize that these cars have much to offer potential buyers. This 1977 ‘Vette is a perfect example… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Dodge B4B-108
UPDATE – The seller added a video of the truck running and driving! You can find the video below. Changed circumstances often lead an owner to part with a cherished classic, which is the case with this 1953 Dodge… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Dodge 2500 Club Cab 4×4
Finding a rock-solid project Pickup with more than five decades under its belt can be challenging, but that is what is on the line with this 1976 Dodge 2500 Club Cab 4×4. Its baked exterior comes courtesy of the… more»
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Engine Not Included: 1981 Porsche 911
This is a strange one: this 1981 Porsche 911 Targa sports a few different modifications and was apparently set up with an upgraded 3.0L engine before the current owners decided to return the car back to a stock configuration… more»
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30-Year Barn Dweller: 1959 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was an English car intended for the U.S. market. Nearly 100,000 were imported between 1953 and 1961, giving the VW Beetle some competition. They were interesting little cars that fascinated me for some reason back in the… more»
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Police Interceptor Project: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In addition to Chrysler, Ford was a big supplier of vehicles for police use. The LTD Crown Victoria from 1980 to 1991 was especially popular when equipped with the Police Package (aka Interceptor). These cars came with everything heavy-duty… more»
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Cheap No Reserve 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
Pity the fifth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’78-’87), they just don’t attract the interest that earlier generations do. Chevrolet did a nice job of getting the size right but they seemed to miss the boat in other areas. So, with… more»
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Field Find Project: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a new edition to the Mercury portfolio in 1955, slotted above the more pedestrian (if a Mercury could be thought of that way) Monterey. Montclair would comprise nearly one-third of all Mercury production that year and… more»
