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4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari

Talk about an unusual find, a full-size 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari station wagon with a factory-installed, four-speed manual transmission! Yeah, it was possible, though I can’t imagine many opted for such an unusual arrangement. The seller claims Pontiac Historical… more»

Not So Gran: 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8

Looking like it’s right out of a 1980s police drama TV show, or having been used for one four decades ago, this 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury ain’t so gran anymore. Or is it grand? It looks like something Bill… more»

Sitting 40 Years: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440

The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE describes this car as one heck of a barn find, and for ’73 standards, I have to agree that this is just about as fine as B-Bodies could be had for… more»

Stored For Decades: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge redesigned its compact Dart in 1967. Though it sold well enough, “boring” might have been a word used by young people to describe the car. So, to draw in the youth market, the Swinger was born in 1969… more»

Calico Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro – 400 V8

Not every classic needs a nut-and-bolt restoration, and that philosophy led someone to wrench on this mixed-bag Camaro. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Camdenton, Missouri features a clean-looking 400 small block, new fenders, aluminum radiator, and new disc brakes…. more»

No Reserve Oddity: 1981 Fiberfab Aztec 7

I’ve never been a person to hate specific cars; they may not be for me, and I may not check them out at the local car show, but I try to appreciate the mindset of someone who might like them. Such… more»

Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442

Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»

Parked 43 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Project

By 1970, the Ford Mustang continued its dominance as the country’s best-selling “pony car,” but the gap had closed considerably with #2 (Chevrolet Camaro). Sales barely reached 200,000 units compared to 607,000 in 1966, when the Mustang had the… more»

No Sensors! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Have you ever noticed how the first of anything is often the best? You know, in movies, for example, the sequels often don’t measure up to the original story. I have found that to be true with many cars,… more»

1956 Chevrolet 4×4 Panel Truck 327 4-Speed

This huge truck is badged as a 1430, which I believe is a Canadian model, which is where it’s located, so I hope I’m right. This 1956 Chevrolet Task-Force One-Ton Panel Truck has a NAPCO 4×4 system for added… more»

Final Day Build: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Some seller claims must be taken with a grain of salt, while others withstand scrutiny, courtesy of a selection of documentary evidence. This 1988 GT Hatchback falls into the second category, with the seller including paperwork that confirms that… more»

Seldom Seen Today: 1965 Dodge Dart Wagon

The last time that we covered a 1965 Dodge Dart station wagon on BF was seven and a half years ago. I recognize the interest and collectibility of old wagons, but this is one that definitely does not come… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie

When it comes to compiling a list of desirable American classics, the C1 and C2 Corvette Fuelies will typically feature strongly. The Fuelie option wasn’t cheap, but it provided buyers with the type of performance befitting a genuine sports… more»

Refreshed 302: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

For enthusiasts unable to undertake a project build, classics like this 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible deserve a close look. The seller has lavished plenty of attention on this iconic pony car. The list is long, including a repaint, a… more»

No Reserve And 9K Miles! 2009 Cadillac DTS

Yesterday, I covered this 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two, a Cadillac from the days when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, and today it’s a 2009 DTS. Well, OK, yeah, it seems like a bit of a letdown, comparatively speaking. Regardless,… more»

Two-Owner Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

This 1972 Chevy Nova has been in a barn for 25 years. It’s a two-owner vehicle that the seller got out of an estate sale along with several other vintage cars and trucks. The compact runs well off a… more»

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