The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
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Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
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Great-Grandma’s Car: 1979 Dodge Omni
“Whoever thought a new kind of four-door car could turn so many people on? Ah, but this is no ordinary car we’re talking about . . . it’s an Omni. And that makes all the difference in the world.”… more»
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Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
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Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»
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409 Dual-Quad Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
After an abbreviated start in 1961, the Chevy Impala SS sold like hotcakes in 1962 thanks to a shift in focus. Style was chosen over muscle in the second year (although you could still put a beast under the… more»
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Hip Levi Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
American Motors, with more narrow pockets than the Big Three, was always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. The Gremlin was one such effort and a quick way for them to get into the subcompact market… more»
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Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine
Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»
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One Inside, One Outside: 1955 Dodge Coronets
While we all have the best of intentions when we embark upon a restoration project, sometimes life gets in the way. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into years, and, before you know it, your enthusiasm has dimmed, and… more»
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Beautiful In Beige: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
It seems that most of the Ford Fairlane coverage that we publish here on BF starts with the ’66 model year and moves forward. Subjects such as this 1965 Fairlane 500 are in the seldom-seen category. And that seems… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
In an unusual move, when Chrysler redesigned their mid-side B-body cars in 1971, they gave the hardtops different sheet metal than the sedans and wagons. The Satellite Sebring was the middle-of-the-road offering during that generation (1971-74), including the seller’s… more»
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Rebuilt 265 V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
The “Tri-Five” Chevies of the 1950s were some of the most popular cars when new – and that still holds true today. There was no shortage of them as nearly five million copies were produced between 1955 and 1957…. more»
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A Bath Does a Barn Find Wonders: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan
Barn find dust is one of those phenomena that nobody can seem to find an origin to. Almost every car stored in a covered enclosure is going to be covered in dust if left for years. However, many now… more»
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1 of 150: 1988 Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti is one of the few automobiles to have a second life after being discontinued. The original Avanti ran in the 1963 and 1964 model years only to become a victim of the company’s weak financial position…. more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
This auction has been pulled for now. Thanks for all the interest! UPDATE – Additional photos of this Beetle have been added to the gallery below, including photos of the floor pan and previous rust repairs. Few automobiles have… more»
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Tricked Out 383 V8! 1969 Dodge Monaco
Named after the Principality of Monaco, the Dodge Monaco was the high-end full-size car at that Chrysler division in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The Monaco and Polara used the same bodies, with the former having a higher level of… more»
