Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire
This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»
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Solid California Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
For Plymouth buyers who desired a higher trim level to accompany their muscle car than the Road Runner offered, a GTX fit the bill beautifully, plus it also came with a 440 as standard equipment. The additional cost was… more»
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Does The Small Mouth Stay? 1961 Triumph TR3A
If you like “Sidescreen” Triumphs, you’ve immediately noticed something wrong with this picture: “Wait a minute! The TR3A had the wide-mouth grille!” Of course, you also know that converting the nose of an early TR is common enough that… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
I was on vacation with my lovely bride last week for a few days, and before we headed out for our day’s activities, I had the TV on in the background. Since I like old things, I found myself… more»
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Projects and Parts: Trio of AMC Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan arrived in 1953/1954 just before Nash’s merger with Hudson to form American Motors. It was a 2-seat (maybe 3 occupants in a pinch) economy car built for AMC in England by Austin Motor Co. 95,000 copies… more»
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Convertible Cruiser Potential: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
This 1966 Dodge Dart GT Convertible has been off the road since 1986, but the seller has already put in the work to get it running, driving, and stopping again after decades of sitting. Powered by Chrysler’s 225ci Slant-6… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1974 Dodge Blazon Motorhome
It’s hard to stump the internet these days, especially with massive AI generating plants using as much energy as 12,500 Tesla superchargers every time someone types in “When was pizza invented?” and they start cranking, while you wonder why… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
With the purchase of a classic car considered a luxury by many, affordability can be a key factor when choosing something special to park in your garage. If you feel that way, this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is worth… more»
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Frank Sinatra Ties? 1965 Ford Thunderbird
In some cases, a celebrity’s association with an automobile may be somewhat of a selling point, if it’s verifiable and the car is unique or special. However, even if past ownership credibility is dubious, it’s still an interesting conversation… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
There were 7,500 Tenth Anniversary Trans Ams built by Pontiac in 1979 to commemorate the introduction of the first Trans Am in 1969. This special edition Trans Am was silver and charcoal with red dash lighting and a unique… more»
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Drag Strip Dreams: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Project
This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop is a well-documented, mostly original car that comes with a wealth of new and vintage parts, making it an excellent candidate for restoration—or a period-style drag car build, as the current seller originally… more»
Factory Supercharged: 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker introduced a series of sporty coupes (with and without door pillars) in 1956. Over nine model years, there would be eight iterations, all with “Hawk” as part of the names. The 1956 to 1958 Golden Hawks may have… more»
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Mini Mudder: 1970 International Scout 800A
This 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A is located in central Texas in the town of Harker Heights. It is listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $12,500. The listing has been up for about a week. There is not much… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1972 Dodge Coronet For $2,000
The Coronet was part of Dodge’s full-size lineup throughout the 1950s. After a five-year absence, Dodge resurrected the nameplate in 1965 as the brand for what had become their mid-size product offering. The seller has a family sedan from… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its ninth year and still going strong in 1972. Next year, the cars would receive their first redesign since 1968, so there was little to differentiate them from 1971, except for the front… more»
