John Steinbeck’s s Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939, just a couple of years before the 1.5 ton 1941 Chevrolet G7117 on offer here rolled off the assembly line. Steinbeck’s tale chronicles the story of a family who leaves… more»
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Lilliputian Project: 1970 MG Midget
Way back in 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote the book “Gulliver’s Travels.” It was a satire of the many books written by explorers at the time, all telling more spectacular tales than the last. In one part of the book… more»
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1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport 350 Convertible Project
Convertibles used to be a popular option in the 1960s and 1970s. GM stopped producing convertibles in the mid-1970s and they are not as popular today as they once were. This 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible is a running… more»
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Special Color Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They would see 1.2 million full-size cars produced for the first time, and the Impala comprised more than 800,000 units. While you saw these cars virtually everywhere back then,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Rare Sunroof
The First Generation Mercury Cougar offered buyers access to the pony car experience in a more luxurious package than the equivalent Mustang. The list of optional extras was as long as your arm, and one of the rarer ones… more»
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BF Auction: V6-Powered 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT
The owner of this 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT believes it is the only examples in this exact specification left in existence. They purchased the vehicle in Brownsville, Texas, and placed it on stands to perform a restoration in… more»
BF Exclusive: 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
There is an indefinable something that makes classic Italian sports cars attractive. They don’t possess the brute horsepower to threaten genuine muscle cars, but they are a total package that combines good looks with a rewarding and engaging driving… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 BMW Bavaria
This 1972 BMW Bavaria project has been stored indoors and off the road for at least the last six years. The seller states that there is very little body rust and has listed it for sale as a Barn… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Jeepster Commando
The Jeep Jeepster Commando was developed by Kaiser-Jeep and production continued under the AMC nameplate after AMC bought Jeep in 1970. It is somewhat unique to find a Commando in this condition. It just needs some mechanical work to… more»
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Macho T/A #55: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Dealer modified cars have long been around in the muscle car world. Some enthusiasts just want a little more than what the factory had to offer and there were auto dealerships willing to fill that void. DKM Design and… more»
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Repaint or Preserve? 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Every generation jumps on the retro bandwagon, and each focuses on a different era. In the 1970s, people craved the cars, music, and fashion of the 1950s. The current generation has turned its attention to the 1980s, which helps… more»
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One Year Only: 1968 Triumph TR250
There comes a point in our hobby when you start wondering whether you have the space and funds to build a barn. Anything can trigger these sorts of thoughts, but nothing sets me on this path quite like a… more»
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Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Holiday Coupe
It can be easy to judge a book by its cover, and there are times when this proves to be a bad decision. That would be the case with this 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom because it is a… more»
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Mopar Twins: Pair of 1966 Dodge Chargers
Finding one classic American muscle car in seemingly decent and dry condition with a good title and complete drivetrain is a major score; finding two in that sort of condition is almost unheard of. The seller of a pair… more»
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Cheap 21 Window? 1967 Volkswagen Microbus
When a vehicle reaches a certain point on the value scale, sometimes the only way “in” to the ownership circle is to buy a project that you bring back to life over the years. The 21-window Volkswagen “Samba” Microbus… more»
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Solid Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340
Finding a project car that can be enjoyed immediately while its restoration happens as time and circumstances allow can be challenging. However, that is what this 1973 Dodge Challenger 340 offers its next owner. It runs and drives extremely… more»
