The Rangoon Red paint on the hood is pretty faded, not that it matters in 2024 when missing paint is a badge of honor or courage, or both. There are nicks and scratches and a few dings and some… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust-Free 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Listing anything as the “first” usually causes trouble in the comments section, but a Dodge Dart brochure lists the Dart GT series as “America’s First Sports Compact”, and if you can’t believe a company’s marketing literature, I mean… Ok,… more»
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Genuine 389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Ah, the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power! It is one of a handful of American classics that has deservedly earned legend status. It hailed from an era when John DeLorean strived to establish Pontiac as the performance marque in the… more»
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Mid-Engine Project: 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE
For such an “iconic” and interesting car, it’s hard to believe that the Pontiac Fiero was only made for five model years, beginning in the fall of 1983 for the 1984 year until the end of 1988. They really… more»
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Matching Numbers Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When the Corvette was completely redesigned for the 1963 model year, it was a stunning example of just how powerful a company General Motors was at that time. The styling was something from another planet thanks to General Motors… more»
BF Classified: 2005 Audi C5 Allroad
Remember the glory years when we didn’t all need a huge SUV? If we had a family or needed to haul something, we had a station wagon. If we needed to use it off paved roads, we had one… more»
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Loaded 42K-Mile 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom
Entering the market right after the 1973 gas crisis nightmare, the sixth-generation Chrysler Newport was still a big, heavy, thirsty car despite market conditions at the time. This 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom looks like it may be the nicest… more»
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1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 455
This 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham has it all. We don’t know for sure if every single option was checked when it was ordered (I don’t see a CB radio), but almost every option was, including a 455 V8… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 V8
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a 19-foot-long car. That many? This 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is just a hair under 19 feet, but with storage dust on the bumpers, it’s probably… more»
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Final GT: 2014 Ford FG Falcon FPV GT-F
Australia once enjoyed a thriving vehicle manufacturing industry. Ford, General Motors (Holden), Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and various Leyland marques developed and produced unique local models. The sales volumes were small by global standards but spawned a healthy… more»
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Rebuilt Engine and No Rust: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy. Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»
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Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan
Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»
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Restore or Clean and Enjoy? 1937 Packard 1501 Coupe
You never know what is waiting behind a garage door. Take for example this 1937 Packard Super Eight 1501 coupe. Think of the long journey this car has been on for it to end up advertised on Craigslist in… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos of the car and a video of it on the road! Cadillac used a version of the name “town car” for its luxury sedan, the DeVille (French for “of the town”),… more»
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Levi’s Interior: 1977 Jeep J-10 Honcho 360 V8
For you office workers out there, remember years ago when “Jeans Friday” was a big thing? “You mean we can actually wear jeans to the office?” “Yes, Johnson, but just on Fridays. Now get back to work, and don’t… more»
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Reserve Met: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
If there were ever an award within the classic scene for longevity, the 1957 Chevrolet Be Air would be a worthy recipient. The ’57, particularly in Sport Coupe form, has been a firm favorite for decades, and excellent examples… more»
