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52K Original Miles: 1996 Ford Taurus GL

The third generation Ford Taurus was a moonshot car if there ever was one. After years of reigning supreme as one of the best-selling mid-sized sedans, Ford decided to overhaul its aging Taurus model and launch a bold new… more»

440-Equipped: 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon

When you scrutinize his designs, Virgil Exner could rarely be described as subtle. The man who gave the automotive world the “forward-look” philosophy penned this 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon. Its bold lines guarantee that it will turn heads,… more»

Ready To Drive: 1965 Buick Electra 225

Any big 1965 model GM car looks amazing in pale yellow, color code Y. Chevy called it Crocus Yellow, Pontiac called it Mayfair Maize, Oldsmobile called it Saffron Yellow, and Buick called it Bamboo Cream, which is the color… more»

Copper Cruiser: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

A Facebook Marketplace find out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, brings us a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Premier Sedan 4D that the seller describes as a well-kept, long-time-owned classic with strong mechanical health and plenty of original charm. According to… more»

Solid Driver: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

This 1973 Plymouth Duster has quite a few good points to consider, not the least being that it’s affordably priced at $6,500.  Stepping up to the Gold Duster trim level included extras such as stripes on the sides and… more»

Factory 440/4-Speed Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

After taking a peek at this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, some potential buyers might become deterred quickly by the amount of visible body rust here, and there’s certainly plenty.  However, this one appears quite a bit more solid down… more»

Slant Six With A/C: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop

Sandwiched between the glassy first-generation and the muscular E-Body Plymouth Barracuda is the lithe second-generation model, pictured here in 1967 hardtop form. With completely new, handsome styling, one would have expected the Barracuda to be a big seller in… more»

Small Bumpers! 1973 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

An early, small-bumpered Pinto, and one without the nattering nabobs of negativism surrounding blowing up like a fireball – since wagons didn’t have that issue. What’s not to like here?! Well, the $10,500 (or best offer) asking price may… more»

One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse: The 1972 John Dodd ‘Beast’

Every so often, a machine crosses the auction block that doesn’t just stand out—it rewrites the boundaries of what a road-going automobile can be. The 1972 John Dodd “Beast”, offered through Historic Auctioneers, is one of those creations. For… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon

While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»

Six-Speed Survivor: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V

Vehicles from the 2000s seem far too new to be shown on a site known for old, dusty vehicles. This 2005 Cadillac CTS-V is a solid two decades old now, however, and it just doesn’t seem possible that this… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427

The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history. It signaled the arrival of the muscle car, with manufacturers pushing the envelope to maximize performance and gain a competitive edge over their rivals. Chevrolet’s decision to slot a… more»

Flood Victim: 1969 Ford Torino Talladega 428 CJ

Unless I knew the severity and all of the details first, a flood auto isn’t typically one I’d be real keen on considering as a project.  That’s an unfair assumption, as a soaked car isn’t something I’ve had any… more»

Anniversary Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 400 4-Speed

Few muscle cars carry as much late-’70s swagger as the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, and this particular example goes a step further — it’s a genuine Anniversary Edition with the numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch V8 and 4-speed manual transmission. Listed… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC

As someone who grew up in the Northeast, and began dabbling in project cars while living in New England, I am quite accustomed to rust. In fact, one might say that my threshold for rust is quite high, and… more»

86k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»

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