Along with Pontiac and Buick, Oldsmobile joined the compact car competition in 1961, sharing a new platform with the Tempest and Special. Taking advantage of the “jet age” rage of the 1950s and 1960s, the car was similarly named… more»
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Parts Included! 1967 Ford Mustang
Oh boy! Another 1967 Ford Mustang – you probably feel like you’ve seen an endless number of those here on BF, after all, there were only 474K produced 56 years ago. Some of those pony cars are notable, many… more»
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Endless Possibilities: 1962 Austin Healy 3000
Sometimes we feature collectible cars that are rare and desirable, but just too far gone to save. The good news is that technology is progressing to a point that these considerations may end up a thing of the past. … more»
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Powered By Chevrolet: 1975 Avanti II
In 1961, Studebaker executives had high hopes that the developing Avanti personal luxury car would help save the company. But they didn’t build enough of them before Studebaker ceased U.S. operations two years later, so the new car didn’t… more»
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Beyond Help? 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Italian cars have a reputation for rust problems, and mounting a case for the prosecution is this 1979 Maserati Merak SS. Its history is unclear, but if I said it needed help, that would make me a master of… more»
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Aussie FJ45: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
When I still owned my Toyota HiAce project, I became close friends with a few guys in Australia who helped on multiple occasions to get impossible-to-find parts stateside. In doing so, I realized Australia’s car culture is almost as… more»
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Project Slant Nose: 1980 Porsche 911
Despite all of us knowing a thing or two about the automotive hobby, we’re occasionally reminded that not everyone lives in the same world. For instance: if you happen to own a European sports car that is known for… more»
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Shorty Seville: 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
When I first learned of the shortened Cadillac Seville Opera coupe many years ago, I thought that everything about it – from concept to execution – was poorly done. It was hard for me to understand how you can… more»
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Ex-Highway Patrol Car: 1974 Plymouth Fury 440
The number of vehicle registrations in North Carolina in the 1920s went from 150,000 at the beginning of the decade to over 500,000 in 1929, and as such, accidents and deaths were also rising. The state legislature established the… more»
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16-Mile Microcar! 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe
You’ve come a long way, baby (baby = Subaru). From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks, and a million other phrases that can describe what a giant company Subaru has become from such humble and “unacceptable” beginnings. The seller has… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop
Nope, it’s not a GTO, just a 1972 Pontiac LeMans two-door hardtop, one of about 80K similar cars assembled in the final year of this very popular iteration of Pontiac’s A-body series. It has experienced lots of miles and… more»
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Build Your Own: Ferrari Testarossa Rear Fender
Occasionally, I think about selling the various heaps that I own so I could own one very special car, like a Ferrari Mondial or an Aston Martin DB7. I always pass on this notion as I like variety in… more»
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Golden Goat! 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Stock-appearing down to the reproduction vintage battery, this 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible in Dresher, Pennsylvania looks crisp and ready to roll. Running and driving condition escaped the listing here on eBay, but the drop-top muscle car looks like a… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Ram Air IV
UPDATE – The seller went over and took additional photos of the car, which we’ve added to the gallery below. They’ve also provided us with photos of the title with the car and all the associated paperwork. Due to… more»
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Plum Crazy Project! 1970 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was the last automaker to debut a “pony car” but it was more than five years after the party had already started. Perhaps it came about because Plymouth wanted a new body for its Barracuda, and Chrysler needed… more»
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Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3
I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
