In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to better compete, and buyers weren’t flocking to dealer showrooms for the imported Opels. Enter Buick’s version of the successful Chevy Nova, the Apollo. Other than some trim differences and… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
If a buyer wanted a high-performance American two-seater in 1969, they had two choices. They could opt for a Chevrolet Corvette, but the AMC AMX offered an interesting and far more affordable alternative if the budget didn’t stretch that… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
One of the great attractions for buyers when they wandered into their local Ford dealership to order their shiny new 1st Generation Mustang was the enormous selection of optional extras on offer. If you look back across motoring history… more»
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No Reserve Storage Find: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1975 Chevrolet Corvette was found in a storage facility with a few other cars, and the seller claims it just needed fresh gas and four new tires before being able to be driven any measurable distance. Of course,… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
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»
