One of the side effects of the Great Depression was its forced consolidation of the automobile industry. While there were dozens of reputable makers before the Black Thursday stock market crash in 1929, very few companies survived the financial… more»
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French Racing Blue: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Aspen debuted in 1976 as the successor to Dodge’s venerable Dart compact. But the car suffered quality control issues right out of the gate that resulted in a flurry of recalls. It took a while, but most of… more»
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1 of 494: 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe
If you don’t remember the Plymouth Super Coupe, don’t feel bad as the car was only built for one year (1978) and in small numbers (less than 500). Dodge also had the Aspen Super Coupe which was nearly the… more»
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SAD SHO: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO (Parts Car?)
Okay, in an effort to be more like Claude Rains, I’ll have to be absolutely transparent about this one. When I read the ad, the main photo shown was of the SHO’s gray interior that looks well preserved for… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
The final generation of the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant compacts (1967-76) produced some generally reliable automobiles, but their initial styling wouldn’t do much to raise the pulse. So, Dodge added the Swinger 2-door hardtop in 1969 and Plymouth… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1969 Dodge Charger
Dodge’s sporty mid-size entry, the Charger, was something of a slow starter. Production numbers for the 1966-67 launch were modest, but with the redesign of 1968, they exploded. The 1968 model year would top 92,000 copies, a figure that… more»
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Patina In Abundance: Driver-Quality 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Dipping into the shallow end of the pool is this 1967 Ford Fairlane coupe, a bit of a beater but still serviceable and ready for either summer use or restoration. The price is certainly within the pocket-change realm… more»
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48k Mile Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210
Known as the Nissan Sunny on its home turf, this variant of Japanese import was marketed in the U.S. as the Datsun 210 from 1979-82. It was the entry-level econobox sold by Nissan in those days and was similar… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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No Reserve, Rare Ragtop: 1963 Alvis TD 21
Alvis was established to make engines, scooters, and carburetors in Coventry, England in 1919. Its first car followed in 1920, called the 10/30. After a foray into sports racing that brought it wins at LeMans, Alvis shifted to concentrate… more»
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Affordable 5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC
I read an interview with a senior Ford executive a few years ago where he stated that the most challenging aspect of new model development was not the engineering or styling but determining what name it would carry. It… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Mercedes-Benz enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles with consistently high build quality, rock-solid engineering, and rugged reliability. These traits make their cars among the most popular in many African nations, where the conditions can be harsh and unforgiving…. more»
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The Eyes Have It: 1973 Ford LTD
My friend’s cat has eyes that glow mysteriously at night when she’s in her cat condo. This kind of freaks me out and causes me to keep my distance. The 1973 Ford LTD available here on craigslist has similarly… more»
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More 4-Door Fun! 1966 Chevrolet BelAir
I did some research to see how many 1966 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on BF and I lost count. The list went on and on and it’s just endemic of the banner year blowout that… more»
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17-Year Yard Find: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1969 model year would be a milestone as Cadillac built its 4-millionth automobile. It had only just crossed the 3-million mark four years earlier. The Fleetwood was the top-of-the-line model which was also the basis for limousine production…. more»
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Flashy Restomod: 1930 Ford Model A
The Ford Model A was the successor to the Model T and had the bad fortune of being introduced just before the start of The Great Depression. So only five million copies were built across four years vs. 15… more»
