The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»
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89k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-25
Even if the Malaise era of automobiles hadn’t quite arrived by 1975, it was just around the corner, making it all the more amazing that cars like the Hurst/Olds still existed. The Hurst association with Oldsmobile dates back to… more»
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Muscle Car Taxi? 1978 Checker 396 V8
For more than 20 years, Checker Motors supplied major U.S. cities with flocks of taxi cabs. The Checker “Taxi” was produced between 1961 and 1982, and some may still be in service today because they ran forever. The seller’s… more»
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H-Code 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about hitting the road on a sunny day aboard a classic Convertible. However, when that vehicle presents beautifully and features a potent V8 under the hood, many enthusiasts will find almost any excuse to… more»
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Big-Block Driver: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle with 4-Speed Power
Not every classic muscle car needs to be a flawless showpiece to be enjoyable, and this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle seems to embrace that idea honestly. Listed here on craigslist out of Tillicum, this Chevelle Malibu isn’t an SS and… more»
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German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica
Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»
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Gold Paint 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Cyclone was introduced in 1964 as the performance arm of the Mercury Comet. It was the equivalent of the Ford Falcon Sprint, and both quickly came into competition with the new Mustang, getting their doors blown off in… more»
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340 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned the Dart compact in 1967, a move that helped boost sales for a car that would remain in production for nearly another decade. The GT continued as the sporty model (with the GTS being the performance iteration)…. more»
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One Year Only: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
When Plymouth introduced the Belvedere-based GTX in 1967, few people knew that it would be a one-year-only model. The badge remained on sale the following year, featuring an entirely new body sharing no sheetmetal with its predecessor. This ’67… more»
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W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442
General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»
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1986 Buick Grand National With 1,706 Original Miles!
If I were to choose a 1980s classic to park in my garage, the 1986 Buick Grand National would be a hands-down winner. I acknowledge that the ’87 GNX is a more potent package, but there is something about… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac… more»
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GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project
If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation… more»
BF Exclusive: 1977 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Prototype
Oldsmobile sought to shake off its conservative image with the release of the Hurst/Olds. It combined a luxurious motoring experience with muscle car performance, appealing to a broad customer base. It planned a new model for 1977 but shelved… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1969 Ford Cobra
Although some consider it a Torino variant, the lack of identifying badges confirms that this 1969 Ford is actually a Cobra, as stated in the company’s sales literature for that model year. To call it brutal would be an… more»
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440-Equipped: 1972 Dodge Charger
Some classics are triumphs of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. That criticism can’t be leveled against this 1972 Dodge Charger, courtesy of the upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
