Generally, most of what we cover here on BF are old cars, but what defines an “old” ride? At first blush, I have a tough time classifying a 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham as an “old” car. But wait… more»
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One Year Only: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville
Though Cadillac would get a lot of mileage out of the Seville name, Chrysler used it in 1956 as an upscale version of the DeSoto Firedome, and it came with a Hemi V8. The “Forward Look” Chryslers were in… more»
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35k-Mile One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevrolet Chevette replaced the Vega on the company’s subcompact roster in 1976 (though the Vega would continue through 1977). By comparison, the Chevette was boring compared to the Vega, which had become controversial because of premature rust and… more»
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1 of 669: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
In 1963, American Motors impressed the powers-that-be at Motor Trend so much that they named the all-new Rambler Classics and Ambassadors “Car of the Year.” The overall execution improved significantly over the 1962 models, including the use of curved side glass…. more»
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Cheap Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom
Ford’s first post-war redesign was the Custom, introduced near the end of the turbulent forties decade. Its fresh, streamlined styling featured slab-sides and was considered somewhat radical for the period. However, as it aged, the car’s appearance was deemed… more»
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Funky Project: 1964 DKW F11
Weary of your Wartburg? Tired of your Trabant? If you’re ready to divorce your current two-stroke, we have another option: this 1964 DKW F11 is in restoration-ready condition, with an engine that turns and most of its parts still… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1976 BMW 530i
Finding a first generation E12 5 Series that has not been completely worn down or modified is getting tougher these days, making this low mileage survivor a real treat for vintage European car fans. The seller indicates this is… more»
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Barn Bound 54 Years: 1940 Dodge Business Coupe
The D14 was a one-year Dodge model in 1940 and was called the Luxury Liner series. Body styles included 2- and 4-door sedans, convertibles, station wagons, a limousine (!) – and a business coupe, like the seller’s car. This… more»
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Parts Car in the Rough: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford competed head-to-head in the full-size market. That meant buyers had to choose between cars like the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie (Chevy usually won the sales game). The seller has a… more»
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Rare V8-Powered 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood
Well, what do we have here? It’s a 1956 Hudson Hornet “Special”, a model that has certainly escaped my attention. The seller claims that it’s one of only 200 “Hollywood Hardtops” assembled, so we’ll have to dig into that… more»
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Montana Find: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe
The seller’s photos were in a long and low format; my apologies for the composite photos. Without that, it would have cut off the ends of this beautiful 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe sedan, and that would have been a… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»
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Christine Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
It’s funny how life throws strange coincidences our way. Last week I finished rereading Stephen King’s novel, Christine. Today, this 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Christine Tribute appeared on my desk. It’s a pretty faithful recreation, complete with the words “Darnell’s… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was a limited-production muscle car that was made for only one year (1977) and was part LeMans and part Trans Am. Pontiac’s marketing partner, Jim Wangers, conceived it, but it may have been too little,… more»
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Salvageable? 1954 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe
Everyone wants to save an old car, but often it’s not feasible. It’s not just the expense, and no, it’s not always about making a return on the investment; if you really like the car, so be it. But… more»
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Unusual Find: 1937 Willys Sedan
When you hear the name Willys, there’s a good chance your mind goes straight to the heavily modified hot rods that have become familiar sights in the hobby. But here’s something a little different: a 1937 Willys Model 37… more»
