The first iteration of the Studebaker Hawk arrived in 1956, and no less than eight versions were around through 1964. The last edition (1962 to 1964) was the Gran Turismo Hawk, abbreviated to the GT Hawk, the most elegant… more»
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Barn Find Revival: 1973 Honda ST90 Sport Trail
ST, CT, SL, CL, let’s call the whole thing off… Honda’s naming system left more than a few of us scratching our skulls, since this 1973 Honda ST90 can be considered part of the CT family. This former barn… more»
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Brazilian Rarity: 1977 VW Bianco S Project
If you’re deep in the VW world, you may have heard of Toni Bianco—a Brazilian designer who built a limited run of sporty, fiberglass-bodied coupes based on the Volkswagen Beetle. This one, a 1977 Bianco S, is one of… more»
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Cheap Project: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
With such a long production run, it’s no wonder that values for the Chevrolet Corvette vary from through the roof to almost unbelievably affordable. Some of the mid-to-late C3 examples still fall into the budget-friendly category, with this 1977… more»
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2nd Owner Project: 1977 Pontiac Astre Wagon
Needing a subcompact car to compete in that market, Pontiac introduced the Astre in the U.S. in 1975. It had already been sold in Canada since 1973. The good news/bad news for the Astre was that it was a… more»
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Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»
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Good Car, Bad Transmission: 1990 Buick Park Avenue
For a very long time, one of the best options for “cheap wheels” was any big General Motors product with a 3800 under the hood, because they were well-known for lasting at least 200,000 miles, even if the body was disintegrating… more»
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Original 4-Speed, 4.10 Posi: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6
The Chevrolet Chevelle is one of those versatile cars that served admirably in just about all capacities, ranging from basic family sedans up to offerings that are infinitely more exciting. When it comes to performance, there’s not much that… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
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318 4-Speed Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Duster compact fastback in 1970. And they sold an ample number of Duster 340s, too, a small-block muscle car. This 1973 edition advertises itself as one, but… more»
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1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Diesel
A rust-free North Dakota car is something dreams are made of. Hear me out. Some parts of the state don’t use road salt, so this 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Sedan is rock-solid, according to the seller. It’s… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1965 Ford F100 Camper Special
Preserve? Restore? Custom? Ratrod? Those are the types of questions facing the new owner of this 1965 Ford F100 Camper Special. It is a dry-climate classic that would form a sound foundation for any of those approaches. It runs… more»
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Estate Find: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Pucci Edition
Although Lincoln didn’t create the concept, it became adept at producing vehicles associated with prominent and influential fashion designers. This 1981 Continental Mark VI is a perfect example of that thinking, with the first owner ticking the box beside… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! After a full ten years on the road and in the consciousness of sporty car buyers, the second-generation Firebird finally showed some signs of slowing down in 1980, as total… more»
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48k Original Miles: No Reserve 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
Chevrolet threw a party in 1978, and the Corvette was the guest of honor. Twenty-five years had elapsed since the badge first hit the market, and the company celebrated by releasing a Silver Anniversary edition. Our feature ‘Vette is… more»
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Project or Parts: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Many people believe that the Jaguar E-Type in Roadster form is one of the most beautiful production cars ever built. Its swooping lines and curves ensured that it drew attention upon its unveiling, and good examples continue to command… more»
