The first-generation Ford Thunderbirds (aka T-Birds) have often been compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but that’s not a fair comparison. Sure, they were both 2-seaters, but while the ‘Vette was considered a sports car, the T-Bird was an… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement was at its peak in popularity in 1970. After that, the detuning process would begin so that these cars could run on unleaded fuel and produce fewer emissions. The Chevelle SS 396 was still the… more»
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Tesla Swap? 1981 Vanguard Comuta-Car
While we think of electric cars as being an evolving class of vehicles, history shows us that the attempt to mass-market a car that runs on batteries is nothing new. The Sebring-Vanguard company of Florida is a perfect example… more»
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Roll Cage Roller! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It’s a rough start, but this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner outside Atlanta, Georgia has more potential than some we’ve seen. With no engine or transmission, this “roller” sports a roll cage, custom-fabricated rear structure with a tubbed rear, and… more»
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First Year Model: 1939 Mercury Eight Sedan
Launching a completely new car brand will be a high-risk venture at the best of times, but doing so as the world was slowly climbing out of the crippling Great Depression was a supreme act of bravery and self-belief…. more»
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1 of 820: 1966 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was a 4WD medium-duty truck produced in a variety of models from 1945-68. It was largely based on the company’s ¾ ton World War II military trucks and continued with few changes over time. The… more»
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Same Owner 24 Years: 1952 Willys Jeep Pickup
The Willys Jeep Truck enjoyed an 18-year production run from 1947-65. It was based on existing Willys vehicles, the Willys Jeep Station Wagon, and the Jeep CJ-2A, to help keep costs down. This 1952 edition, complete with primer grey… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1977 GMC Motorhome
As they say, “timing is everything,” and General Motors’ decision to get into the motorhome business was poorly timed. The GMC Motorhome was born in 1973, the same year that the OPEC oil embargo caused gasoline prices to spike…. more»
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289/5-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The owner of this 1967 Mustang Fastback is pretty candid about its condition and needs. He says that it has been sitting for years and that the buyer will need to budget for a total restoration. It seems to… more»
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Cheap Kit Car: 1975 Bradley GT
The Bradley GT was a kit car that was available in various levels of completeness, from just a fiberglass body all the to a fully assembled vehicle. It was dependent on the VW Beetle for its chassis, suspension, and… more»
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1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440
The Road Runner was developed by Plymouth as the budget-minded version of their upscale GTX performance car. After three successful years, the car was redesigned for 1971 using a more rounded “fuselage” look that was in sync with current… more»
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Woody Soft-Top: 1949 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
The owner of this 1949 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible is relisting it due to a misunderstanding by a winning bidder. That individual believed that he had purchased a show-quality classic. While the photos show this to be a… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
For many years, this 1968 Chevy II Nova’s owner utilized his position as a new car salesman to buy interesting vehicles that their owners traded at his dealership. He aimed to treat these cars to some restoration work as… more»
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Rare Bird: 1939 Hupmobile Skylark Prototype
While there are cars that are inextricably tied to the last days of a company, there is only one model that I know of that played a role in the end of three. This 1939 Hupmobile Skylark is located… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Porsche 914
While it represents more of a garage find than a barn find, this 1970 Porsche 914 is a gold nugget that has led a sheltered life. It seems that it is a two-owner vehicle that has been parked in… more»
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Sleeper Potential? 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
This 1966 Chevrolet C10 is a tidy and solid survivor that would make an excellent project build. It is also a bit of a sleeper because the owner has upgraded the engine and transmission to unleash plenty of additional… more»
