The Edsel was an expensive experiment that ended up costing Ford Motor Co. hundreds of millions of dollars. And that’s in 1950s valuations. It was a new car line that was quirky at first, but proved that it was… more»
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20k-Mile Carport Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Sometimes it’s just not fair for Ford fans. The 1955 and 1956 Fords were, by anyone’s standards, beautiful cars, especially the Victoria hardtops and Sunliner convertibles. Of course, Chevrolet had to come along with their Tri-Fives and steal the… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1941 Ford De Luxe “Opera” Coupe
From one of my favorite dealers in Portland, Oregon, comes this wonderful, well-documented 1941 Ford “Opera” coupe with only 48,200 original miles. The recipient of three Rouge awards attesting to its originality, this coupe can be found at Matthews… more»
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Stored 60 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline
Ford’s top-of-the-line model for 1952 to 1954 was the Crestline. Sources indicate that the Fairlane didn’t replace it until 1955. So, we’re not sure why the seller is calling this a ’54 Fairlane. In any event, it’s a 4-door… more»
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Top Dog Dodge: 1967 Monaco 500
Typically, we feature numerous 1967 vintage Dodge Chargers and Coronets, as well as Darts to a lesser extent, here on BF. As for the big cars, like the C-body Monaco and Polara, not so much so. Today, let’s change… more»
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1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sport Sedan
Oldsmobile’s entry-level cruiser came with plenty of style, and this 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sport Sedan comes “ready to drive and enjoy,” according to the listing here on eBay. The Rockville Centre, New York classic enjoyed seller-described “careful”… more»
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Obsessively Refreshed: 1973 BMW Bavaria
When someone goes all in on a project car, it’s hard not to have some respect for the effort, even if the car in question is not your cup of tea. Now, in the case of a 1973 BMW… more»
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Former Estate Sale Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane
Ford redesigned its passenger cars in 1957, providing for a lower, longer, sleeker look. That, combined with Chevy’s products being in their third year, Ford was able to capture the top spot in sales for the first time since… more»
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Farm Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»
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Green Label Bargain? 1999 Bentley Arnage
At first glance, you may consider this 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label to be one of the riskiest cars you can buy. And it may very well be – but there’s a fine line between a solid driver and… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
Yesterday, it was this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, and today, I’m going to wind things back about a decade and take a look at the Chrysler division’s offerings for 1956, specifically in the form of this beautiful Windsor four-door… more»
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19 Feet Of Detroit-Poured Confidence: 1967 Chrysler Newport
The seller of this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom waxes on, “You show up to Christmas in a beige crossover, and your father sighs. Your mother asks if you’ve ‘settled down.’ No more. Rolling up in this pillarless 4-door hardtop—gliding… more»
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RF Repair: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX
Looking fresh and clean in Spinnaker Blue, this 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX sedan would be fun to own for car shows and just for general driving duties. One disclosure: apparently, it’s been in an accident in the… more»
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86K Miles: 3800-Powered 1995 Buick Regal Custom Sedan
Modern aerodynamic styling might just be man’s great equalizer. In 1995, when this Buick Regal Custom was built, a 30-year-old Buick would have been a 1965 Skylark, Riviera, or Electra 225. Everyone would have known it was an old… more»
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Survivor! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba With 5800 Original Miles
The Chrysler Cordoba is famous for commercials featuring Ricardo Montalbán, crooning over “rich Corinthian leather”. That’s what most of us remember about the car. But the Cordoba was a stalwart entry in the personal luxury niche, credited with saving… more»
