Much has been written and said about Studebaker’s fabulous GT Hawk, particularly the supercharged “Jet Thrust” versions, and for your review today, that’s exactly what I have. This discovery is a 1962 edition, and all in all, it’s in… more»
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Four-Speed Ute: 1963 Ford Ranchero
The Ranchero, Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe), went through three phases. From 1957 to 1959, it was a full-sized, wagon-based pickup. In 1960 to 1965, it was a compact truck (on the Falcon platform). And from 1966 to 1979, when… more»
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Terrific in Turquoise: Restored 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
If you ever wanted a car that captures the colorful spirit of mid-to-late 50’s America, then this is it. A gleaming turquoise and white 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner (that’s quite a moniker). Detroit introduced a number of… more»
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Junior Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
By 1970, the biggest obstacle facing the muscle car market was insurance premiums. Providers had figured out the extra risk associated with ownership of a Pontiac GTO or Chevelle SS 396. So, insurance rates took off. Oldsmobile introduced the… more»
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Tasteful Upgrades: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
This front-on shot demonstrates that this 1965 Oldsmobile 442 isn’t totally original. The LED headlights are only the first of a wide range of upgrades the seller performed during a meticulous refurbishment. The result is a classic that not… more»
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Rare Coupe Edition: 2009 Pontiac Solstice
I don’t think often about 2009 model year cars, and never about a Pontiac Solstice from seventeen long years ago. Shame on me, I guess, the Solstice and its Saturn cousin, known as the Sky, were a genuine attempt… more»
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46k Mile Survivor: 1981 Imperial by Chrysler
By the late 1970s, Chrysler Corp. was in trouble. They had been stuck with mostly gas guzzlers when the energy crisis arrived mid-decade. To help bail them out, the board of directors lured Lee Iacocca away from Ford, and… more»
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37k Miles? 1955 Pontiac Chieftain 870 Catalina
It must have been exciting to work for General Motors in 1955. The company was spending millions to put on dazzling shows of industrial might, such as Motorama and Powerama. The brilliant new Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, was… more»
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454 V8 Sleeper: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
In the 1960s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s mid-range full-size car. It was a step up from the bare bones Biscayne, but not as glitzy as the Impala or Caprice. Chances are, this 1966 Bel Air 2-door sedan started… more»
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A Plum Interior? 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
UPDATE 05/29/2026: It isn’t unusual for sellers to be unsuccessful the first time they list a classic, but persistence often pays dividends. Such is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is a stunning vehicle, and although… more»
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Fuel Injected 289: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
The seller describes this 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon as rare. With the company selling only 14,911 four-door examples in that model year, it appears to tick that box. Buyers could order their new toy with a 289ci V8,… more»
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Ready To Drive Barn Find: 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and a video! This 1952 Pontiac Chieftain demonstrates that there are still great classics hidden in barns and sheds, awaiting the day when enthusiasts bring them to light and return them… more»
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Rare Glasstop Project: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Ford experimented with all kinds of styling innovations during the 1950s, but few were as memorable as the transparent roof panel offered on the 1954 Crestline Skyliner. With its distinctive acrylic “Glasstop” roof, this 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner stands… more»
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Same Family 70 Years: 1950 Ford “Shoebox”
Like most U.S. automakers, Ford dusted off its pre-World War II designs in 1946 and began satisfying the pent-up demand for automobiles. The first all-new designs arrived in 1949 and were dubbed “Shoebox” Fords for their slab-side styling. Ford… more»
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390 Upgrade: 1965 Ford F100
This 1965 Ford F100 Pickup will leave its new owner with choices to make. It will command respect in its current form, with its aged appearance confirming that it isn’t a trailer queen, but has worked to earn its… more»
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Restored And Reasonable: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino
If you’ve followed any of my blathering over the years here on BF, you’ll recall I have a thing for Chevrolet’s El Camino. In particular, I like the ’68-’72 variant the best, but this 1967 edition has really caught… more»
