Some admirers will likely glance at this 1969 Buick LeSabre and immediately write it off simply because of the number of doors, which is understandable, as many enthusiasts prefer only a pair of doors instead of four on vintage… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200
King of Compacts is how a 1962 brochure describes the first-generation Plymouth Valiant. Coming in several years before the flood of Japanese imports that most of us think of when we think of “compact cars,” the Valiant was, at… more»
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Bubbletop Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The term “bubbletop” was coined to refer to Impala and Bel Air Chevrolet 2-door hardtops built from 1959 to 1962. That’s because the sleek rooflines of these cars had thin pillars and an abundance of curved glass windows. This… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer
When we think of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s easy to jump right to the exotic 300SL Gullwing or thundering 6.9L V8 sedans. However, older Mercedes products that weren’t the pinnacle of sports cars for their day or the most… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1977 Plymouth Sport Fury
Talk about a car that can’t make up its mind! Plymouth’s Fury nameplate (’59-’78) bounced back and forth between full-size and mid-size more times than a motivated but failed dieter. Today’s find, a 1977 Sport Fury two-door coupe, is… more»
BF Exclusive: 1936 Oldsmobile F-36
The 1930s saw a marked shift in automobile appearance as manufacturers began focusing on aerodynamic efficiency. Oldsmobile was no exception, with legendary designer Harley Earl wielding his pen on the company’s new F-Series range. This 1936 Olds F-36 is… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Although buyers could order a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 with a V8 under the hood, none left the factory with the 302ci motor powering our feature car. The seller has worked away on this classic for two years to… more»
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21k Mile Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
After the Impala debuted as a series in 1959, the Bel Air became Chevrolet’s mid-tier full-size offering until the mid-1970s. The easiest way to tell most Bel Airs from Impalas is the use of dual rather than triple taillights… more»
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Clean Aerobird: 1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
As a young child of the 1980s and the son of a Ford man, I hold the Fox-Body Thunderbird in high regard. I watched Bob Glidden vanquish his competition in the NHRA Pro Stock category, and I rooted for… more»
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Original 283: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It is often important not to judge a book by its cover. That is certainly the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. Its baked paint and the presence of surface corrosion doesn’t bode well, but it is actually… more»
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Rebadged Suzuki: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint
Have you ever heard of the Suzuki Cultus? If not, how about the Chevrolet Sprint? They were the same little car built in Japan, with the Sprint making its way to the U.S. in the mid-1980s. They were simple… more»
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More Cheap Wheels: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
Needing a smaller, more fuel-efficient luxury car to compete with the Cadillac Seville, Lincoln rolled out the Versailles in 1977. But the Versailles’ roots as a rebadged Ford Granada backfired, and sales never reached the level of the Seville’s…. more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1980 Dodge Aspen
Yesterday, I penned this piece on a ’68 Plymouth Valiant, one of Mopar’s more famed entry-level compacts. It, along with its Dodge Dart counterpart, successfully held up the ChryCo’s C-segment for many years. All things come to an end,… more»
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Needs Resuscitation: 1961 Cadillac Hearse
It’s almost Halloween, so we’re featuring this 1961 Cadillac hearse to put you in the mood. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8000 – and if you want the seller’s limo as well, he’ll do a package deal for… more»
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No Expense Spared: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Almost anyone who has tackled a project build discovers how easily a budget can blow out. Many classics hide unexpected surprises that increase costs, but the person who created this beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air threw caution to the… more»
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Island Find: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Last week, I covered this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS and mentioned that Plymouth’s similar counterpart, the Valiant, was a no-go in the performance department. Nope, that responsibility was bestowed upon the Barracuda, a sporty car with Valiant underpinnings. So,… more»
