Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford waged a fierce battle in the full-size automobile market. And – more times than not – the Chevy Impala beat out the Ford Galaxie for the top sales spot, including the… more»
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Strong Runner: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet owns a Hot Rod shop, and his initial vision was to turn this one into a low rider and paint it black. However, this Bel Air has taken a back seat to some… more»
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Pair of 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari’s
One of the most iconic vehicles of the 1950s was the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. Built between 1955 and 1957, the Nomad was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” that didn’t catch on sales-wise at the time. Often forgotten is that… more»
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McLaren Replica: 1980 Manta Mirage
The seller refers to this car as a McLaren in his description, and while you first scoff at that comparison, he’s not that far off. The Manta Mirage, as it is rightfully called, is one of the more compelling… more»
BF Exclusive: Cadillac Collection in Georgia
Over the years, many of you have seen me report back on the cars and trucks on my friend’s property in North Georgia. Believe it or not, I am still helping him but have slowed down a bit in… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1960 Rambler American
Want to launch into a fabulous hobby – one that will engage every sense, improve your skillset, and lead to meeting interesting people? Here’s a cheap ticket to the vintage car obsession that afflicts so many of us here… more»
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Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The first-generation Oldsmobile Starfire was a more upscale offering in the brand’s lineup, and it’s one of those cool cars that combined both luxury and performance into one great package. Only a convertible was available when the car debuted… more»
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Make An Offer: 1969 Austin America
The seller has a large collection of classic cars they wish to send to new homes as they head towards retirement. One of the more unusual is this 1969 Austin America. We don’t see many of these relatively rare… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8
It’s refreshing when you run across an early 1970s Chevrolet Chevelle or Nova that hasn’t been transformed into a Super Sport clone. Such as this 1971 Nova that has what may be an original 350 cubic inch V8. One… more»
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Once Grand Sedan: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
One of the saddest sites you’ll see is a 1980s or 90s-era Rolls-Royce or Bentley product that has fallen on hard times, which sadly, happens quite often. This particular era of Britain’s premier luxury sedans seems particularly exposed to… more»
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Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car
Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»
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GT Project: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8
In its second year on the market, Ford’s Mustang (aka “pony car”) was one hot property in 1966. More than 607,000 copies were produced that year, about the same number built over 1964 ½ and 1965 combined. But the… more»
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Original Fuelie? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the greatest challenges with the classic scene is determining whether a particular car is the real deal. The market is flooded with tributes and clones, and it sometimes takes a keen eye to separate a genuinely desirable… more»
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350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»
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Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L
The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»
