As promised, here is the second installment covering the Christmas-N-Paradise festivities at the Paradise Dragstrip in currently snow covered Calhoun, Georgia. This post is just a glimpse of the car show and the vintage drag races that made up… more»
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Parked 35 Years! 1968 Plymouth GTX
Aside from the ridiculous wheels, this is what I’d like to drive to work every day. I don’t require a 1968 Plymouth GTX specifically, though this car would be awesome. I’ve simply come to realize that we rarely see… more»
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The Ultimate AMX? 1970 AMC AMX
The dark green AMX sitting over there in the corner may not look like much, but it could be the ultimate iteration of the model. 1970 brought many improvements to AMC’s short wheelbase muscle car. Power was up and many refinements… more»
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Super Track Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi
Alright, so it isn’t exactly a survivor, but this 33k mile Challenger is a real deal R-Code Hemi equipped Mopar that has been with the current owner since 1979. It was purchased new by a solider stationed at Fort Bragg… more»
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Safely In A Junkyard: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
To see a classic sitting among the piles of junked vehicles is a bit jarring. Then again, if this lime-green Bricklin SV-1 came in by way of a donation or property clean-out, it’s not surprising to see it in… more»
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Shed Find! 1968 Ford XL Convertible
While hidden headlights date at least to the 1930s, a number of late ’60s and early ’70s cars featured a full-width grille with hidden headlights similar to this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. Because most cars from this… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
It might be a four door, it might be covered in a thick layer of dust and the chrome might have a little pitting, but Brian R’s ’64 Impala is one clean survivor! The odometer is showing 16,350 miles,… more»
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Private Eye: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
Wish I could start this post out with a witty answering machine clip! As easily recognizable as a Bandit Trans Am, Jim Rockford’s Sierra Gold Firebirds came into millions of homes week after week in the ’70s. Though this… more»
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America On Wheels! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396
This Phoenix, Arizona Camaro will look fabulous in my garage, or yours! As a college freshman, I drooled over a similar car in the student parking lot: unrestored, 1969 Camaro, SS with the RS package. However this one-ups my… more»
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Old School Kicks At Christmas-N-Paradise Holiday Toy Drive
This past weekend, the Paradise Dragstrip, located just north of Calhoun, Georgia sponsored an event that I thought our readers might like a report on. The plan was for a swap meet first, then a patriotic opening ceremony, and,… more»
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Plow Horse: 1957 Jeep FC-150
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who wouldn’t love to have a 1957 Jeep FC-150. Ok. Good. Hey, wait, I see one person with their hand up, what planet are you from?! This toy-looking tough… more»
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Last Year For The B: 1953 Dodge B-Series Pickup
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and just about each and every one of us can find something that we appreciate about an automobile. There are many aspects to consider and appreciate, but one thing I really… more»
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1960s Hot Rod: 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible
Not everyone has the same definition of a hot rod, but most can agree that something like this that was done in the 1960s fits the bill. This 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible retains its original look, for the most… more»
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White Night: 1964 Plymouth Valiant V200
“Don’t you mean White Knight, SG? And, why are you showing us a white, four-door Plymouth?!” This car defines my personality perfectly. What could be more useful, hard-working, unassuming, low-maintenance, or trouble-free than a 1964 Plymouth Valiant sedan? Notice… more»
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60 Classics Found In Georgia Barn!
Reader James M just sent over photos of a collect of cars that had been stashed away in this barn in Georgia that he just recently found out about. The owner of the barn managed to collect about 60… more»
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Fins For Miles: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Are you a fan of massive fins, land yachting and luxury comforts? If so, then you must be a fan of the 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille! These massive American classics have some of the largest fins ever mounted to… more»
