The Chevy Corvair entered its second and final generation in 1965. The design was superior to the first generation that caught the safety eye of crusader Ralph Nader, as sales of the ‘65s and later versions would fall off… more»
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All-Original 1980 Jeep Wagoneer
I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t be happy to own a classic Jeep Wagoneer; after all, it’s in some ways the originator of the modern luxury SUV, but without the baggage that comes with too… more»
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Fine 4.9: 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside 3-Speed
UPDATE – This truck looks great to me. I love the squared-off rear fenders on this Ford Styleside to match the “Bullnose” F-series from this era. We saw this truck back in August when the seller was asking $10,000…. more»
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1965 Dodge D200 V8 4-Speed Survivor
Sometimes a vehicle hits you (me), either because of what it is, or because of how well it’s presented. We have to use what’s given to us in often really bad online vehicle listings. That isn’t the case with… more»
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Fun Driver? 1956 Continental Mark II
One of my longtime favorite cars is the 1940-41 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, and although their prices have come down significantly over the last decade or so, a decent one still commands more than I’m willing to spend, which leads… more»
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Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»
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DIY V8 Included! 1975 Mercury Comet
The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged Ford Maverick. The latter car sold so well that the Lincoln-Mercury arm of FOMOCO wanted its own version to peddle. So, it arrived in 1971 with a different front clip and taillights,… more»
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Freshly Rebuilt V8: 1974 AMC Gremlin
One car that often makes top ten lists, and rarely in a good sort of way, is the AMC Gremlin. While I totally get why many autos end up on hate forums, this is one I don’t really understand… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1955 Jeep CJ5
Early civilian Jeeps have a way of wearing their history out in the open, and this 1955 Jeep CJ5 currently listed on eBay leans fully into that honest, survivor appeal. According to the seller, this CJ5 remains all original,… more»
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Factory-Tweaked: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda 273
Early Barracudas have always lived a little in the shadow of their Mustang rivals, but cars like this 1965 Plymouth Barracuda show exactly why Chrysler’s first pony car deserves more attention. Listed on eBay, this example is described as… more»
Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck
Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»
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Cartier Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
“Conceived for the urban life,” according to a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V brochure, the Cartier Edition has a “uniquely sophisticated look, like so many things with the Cartier name.” The seller has this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V… more»
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11K Mile Wagon: 1993 Ford Taurus GL
Seeing incredibly well-preserved cars is still a thrill for me, even after seeing any number of low-mileage classics day in, and day out, via the internet. It’s mainly because we often convince ourselves that there’s simply no way for… more»
BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan
Sedan? This is a wagon, Scotty G. Have you finally lost your mind? Well, yes, on the second part of that, but Ford didn’t refer to their Country Sedan as a “wagon,” believe it or not. There was no… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Dodge M37
This 1953 Dodge M37 is about as honest as they come. Built as a ¾-ton military truck, the M37 wasn’t designed for comfort, style, or convenience—it was built to work, take abuse, and keep going. This one still looks… more»
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Flagship Revival: 1981 Chrysler Imperial
In the late 1970s, Chrysler Corp. was in a bad way. They were selling cars that nobody wanted to buy, and their bank accounts were running dry. While the K-Cars of the 1980s came in and saved the day,… more»
