What a great-looking truck! It isn’t perfect, but this Cinnamon Red, first-year 1982 Chevrolet S-10 long-bed (7′-6″) truck with a topper, or cap, on it looks fantastic. Not to mention, it’s equipped with a V6 engine and a four-speed… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Some classics feature so many positive attributes that it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest point. Such is the case with this 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It has the looks to turn heads, it features a spotless… more»
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On the Lawn: Forest Grove Concours
What’s your idea of a concours? Pebble Beach-esque, with hats on the ladies, ties on the gentlemen, lawn cut to perfection, champagne, and the most exquisite cars in the world? How about Concours d’LeMons, where the ridiculous enjoy the… more»
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Plastic Gullwing! 1978 Bradley GT ll
I never expect much when faced with a kit car. Indifferent panel fit, scruffy paint, questionable engineering, or an unfinished mess – these all seem to go hand in hand with the kits we see for sale around here…. more»
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Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»
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Updated Engine: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
History can treat some vehicles harshly, and the Chevrolet Corvair demonstrates this. It marked a radical design departure for the company as it sought to gain a slice of the compact market. However, the criticism it received for its… more»
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Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to field a “pony car,” and it arrived in 1970 in the form of the Challenger. It was initially successful with sales of nearly 77,000 copies in the first year. But only… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire
This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider essential when searching for a classic to park in their garage. It features a long-term ownership history, has led a sheltered life, and has a genuine… more»
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Solid California Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
For Plymouth buyers who desired a higher trim level to accompany their muscle car than the Road Runner offered, a GTX fit the bill beautifully, plus it also came with a 440 as standard equipment. The additional cost was… more»
Glamour Bird: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
For the most part, there are no refunds, no returns, and no trial periods in the world of classic cars, so if you buy something, it’s yours, even if it’s not quite what you thought you wanted. The seller… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
I was on vacation with my lovely bride last week for a few days, and before we headed out for our day’s activities, I had the TV on in the background. Since I like old things, I found myself… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Premiere Coupe
Autumn Rose was the name Lincoln used for this bright, cheery, spring-like color on their 1958 models, and this car is nothing if not bright and cheery, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous in fully restored condition. The model is… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I don’t know about you, but I just don’t associate the color red with a Cadillac. Especially with the fourth-generation 1971 – 1976 Caddy’s – the last of the giant land yachts. After a little research, I found the… more»
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Souped Up Slant-Six? 1973 Plymouth Scamp
The Valiant-based Scamp was Plymouth’s version of Dodge’s successful Dart Swinger. It was a 2-door hardtop that joined the Mopar lineup in 1971, two years after the Swinger. Sales were brisk for several years, hovering around 50,000 units/annum. This… more»
