“Your car awaits you, Squire.” – as I’m sure no 1978 Ford Pinto Squire wagon owner has ever heard from their hired help. This isn’t exactly the car you’d buy if you were a trust fund baby or won… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mustang Alternative: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura Sports Coupe
Ford found itself in a strange position in 1966. Its new Mustang was selling in unprecedented numbers. While styling played a crucial role in its success, the company’s decision to offer something in the range for every taste and… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera
I was once asked to compile a list of a single favorite car from each post-war decade, and the 1960s proved the most challenging. A 1966 Ivy Green Mustang GT with a K-Code under the hood would be a… more»
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Sexy Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
A “highly-trimmed pillared coupe” isn’t exactly marketing gold when referring to your sleek, beautiful new Plymouth model based on the Fury. Gran Coupe is much better. This 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe is a hardtop as expected, and the… more»
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2k Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 Dale Earnhardt Edition
How do you rate the greatest of all time in any form of motorsport? Pure, raw statistics seem most straightforward, but do they tell the entire story? Lewis Hamilton has won more Grands Prix than any driver in Formula… more»
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Northstar V8 Roadster: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Allante, introduced in 1987, was Cadillac’s first two-seat automobile in more than 50 years. As a V8-powered roadster, it was designed to compete with similar European offerings and had its bodies designed and produced by Pininfarina in Italy… more»
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Diamond Jubilee Edition: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
As a one-year-only model, the Diamond Jubilee edition of the Ford Thunderbird was made to commemorate the company’s 75th anniversary. Some of us could only dream of living to age 75, and Ford’s 75th anniversary was 46 years ago…. more»
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Subcompact Star: 1976 Pontiac Astre
Pontiac’s 1976 brochure states: “Our goal for the 1976 Astre was to come up with a little car you can feel at home in.” This example checks that box for me, for a whole host of reasons. I found… more»
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Price Dropped: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series III
If we asked our UK readers to assemble a list of the ten most iconic vehicles to roll off a British production line, many of those lists would include a Land Rover of some description. These classics aren’t fast… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Jeep Wagoneer 360 V8
Sold new in the Pacific Northwest, which is my favorite place in the U.S. to find preserved vehicles, this 1971 Jeep Wagoneer J-100 appears to be rock solid after spending time in Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT Brougham
The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s Ranchero range. There have been rumors that the company is considering reviving the badge and concept, but nothing concrete has seen the light of day. Therefore, buyers must turn to… more»
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Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»
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Easy Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the guest of honor was its Trans Am. A decade had passed since the iconic pony car first graced showroom floors, and the company thought it was fitting to release a 10th… more»
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Recent Repaint: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
I read an interview with an executive from the automotive industry who stated that one of the most challenging aspects of vehicle development is devising a name for the new model destined for the showroom floor. Invoking an emotional… more»
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Special Order: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88
Some buyers take a minimalist approach when ordering a new car, feeling that the most basic model will fulfill their needs. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am sits at the other end of the spectrum. Its original owner virtually wore… more»
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Original 340/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
What separates a good project candidate from a great one? That’s a loaded question because the answer varies depending on who you ask. However, when a vehicle retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and is a rock-solid classic with its original… more»
