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»
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Turbocharged Roller: 1978 Buick Regal Project
The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s premium mid-size car. All of General Motors’ intermediates went on a diet in 1978, which included the Regal. At that time, Buick began to offer turbocharging on its V6 engines, a preview… more»
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66k Mile 1947 Buick Super Sedan
For fans of the home team favorite from Flint, Michigan, there’s nothing better than the waterfall grille that gave classic Buicks their menacing sneer. How can something be so sinister and so beautiful at the same time? If you’re… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Citation
The Citation may be best remembered as the car that replaced the Chevrolet Nova. It was the company’s first foray into front-wheel drive cars as the X-body platform was reworked for that change. Unlike the Nova, you seldom see… more»
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Only 3,645 Miles! 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
We see some pretty amazing classics at Barn Finds, and this 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS is up there with the best of them. Its presentation is first-rate, unsurprising when we learn that its odometer reads a genuine 3,645 miles…. more»
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Hemi Powered 1968 Dodge Charger
I can easily understand the urge to take an automobile and build it into something better than before, but considering using a more base-model car might make more sense in the long run when an enthusiast decides to move… more»
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Muscle Car? 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
In short five years, the Plymouth Road Runner wasn’t the car it once was. In 1968, the budget-minded Road Runner came with a minimum of a 383 cubic inch V8. But in 1973, a 318 was the starting point,… more»
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Rally Sport Sweetheart: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When it was introduced, the Chevrolet Camaro would quickly become the second-best-selling contender in the “pony car” class. The market leader, of course, was the Ford Mustang, which held on to the top spot into the 1970s. The seller… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser DeLuxe Two-Door Sedan
Isn’t it a shame that a car this pretty has been largely neglected by the collector car community? Designed by the famous Howard “Dutch” Darrin, the 1951 Kaiser, seen here in “DeLuxe” guise, must have seemed like a styling… more»
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BF Auction: 1990 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4
If you’ve been looking for a Bricknose Ford that hasn’t been hacked up, lifted to the sky, or “improved”, this 1990 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4 might be worth a closer look. According to the seller, the previous owner was… more»
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49k Mile 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Some classics have a single feature that sets them apart from the crowd, and this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible fits that mold. Recently restored, it is impressive in its presentation. However, its interior is the star of the show,… more»
