One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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True Canadian Find: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Well, we received a lot of interesting comments about this 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic, and for obvious reasons. Today, let’s wind things back three years and review the 1985 variant – and this one has been bestowed with… more»
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Grandma Car: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Post
In 1964, Pontiac promoted the Tempest from compact to mid-size to join other General Motors products in the “new” intermediate market. Ford had started the ball rolling in 1962 by downsizing its Fairlane into a slot between the Falcon… more»
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Original And Complete: 1930 Ford Model A
Purity! That’s why I selected this 1930 Ford Model A to review. Now, purity doesn’t necessarily mean cleanliness; no, I’m thinking more along the lines of “original”, “as intended”, “not messed with”, and that’s what I see in this… more»
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Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In 1965, the Chrysler B-body platform officially became a mid-size car after the full-size Dodges and Plymouths had erroneously been downsized in 1962. Also in ’65, the Satellite joined the roster as an upscale version of the Belvedere. The… more»
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Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already. We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»
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Barn Bound For 30 Years: 1955 Ford Customline
You know, one advantage of harboring a barn find is that you get to use its horizontal surfaces to store stuff. Perhaps not ideal, but I know I’ve done it, and so has the owner of this 1955 Ford… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
UPDATE – The seller has added photos to the gallery below. While the Mustang was taking all the spotlight after its explosive first year in sales and an even stronger 1966 campaign, Ford was peddling more than sporty sexiness… more»
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Motorhome 440 Powered 1967 Plymouth Fury III
In our modern attention-starved world, it’s easy to think that the sleeper no longer has a place, but this 1967 Fury III is alive and well and it has something to say about it. While it’s not exactly set… more»
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SS Wannabe? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Nearly half of all Chevrolet Chevelle production in 1970 included the Malibu Sport Coupe. But a large portion of them still served the muscle car market as SS 396 or SS 454 powerhouses. The seller has a survivor-quality Malibu… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price. A car’s reputation doesn’t always follow it across oceans and borders. In England, the Jaguar Mark 2 had a bit of a bad-boy reputation, being a favorite getaway car among… more»
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Nicest Roller Around? 1970 Chrysler Newport
Usually, when we run across a “roller,” the whole package needs a lot of work. Not so in the case of this 1970 Chrysler Newport, which looks quite tidy except for the hole in the engine compartment. Apparently, the… more»
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One Owner: 1981 BMW 320i
Like a dog paddling in a pond, BMW’s three-series was steady on top, with a lot going on underneath. The sporty sedan theme perfected by the 2002 persisted, but the car’s entire demeanor was refined. The styling remained boxy,… more»
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Update: 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham
UPDATE – This 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham sedan is listed for sale again, almost a year after it was featured back on December 23, 2024. It’s posted here on craigslist in Tomah, Wisconsin, with a cheaper asking price… more»
