The Chevrolet Impala got a significant redesign to start its third generation of production in 1961, including a new body style and a switch to the popular General Motors B-Body platform. While it’s always nice to run across vintage… more»
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Custom Hauler: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup
Perhaps it’s the result of an overactive imagination, but I think that the flat-front Econoline of the 1960s looks futuristic in a Jetsons kind of way. If you squint really hard and stand about 38 feet away from your screen,… more»
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El Camino Casino: Which One Would You Take?
Just when I was thinking, gee, it’s been a long time since I reviewed an El Camino, in fact, maybe I never have…. two popped up! On the right is a 1977 with a new engine, and on the… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
American manufacturers were playing for keeps during the glory days of the Trans Am Series. Adopting the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy resulted in cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro Z28. This Camaro rolled… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe
Some classics are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe. From its mirror-like paint to the rebuilt drivetrain, there is a lot to like about this… more»
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Riding In Style! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
In 1959, Ford added a higher-end version of the Fairlane 500. Dubbed the Galaxie, it capitalized on the trend toward naming cars after the burgeoning Space Race. Chevrolet had done something similar the year before with the Bel Air/Impala… more»
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Drive it Home: 1979 Ford Bronco
Fly in and drive it home. That line can make almost any classic look tempting, particularly if the buyer is seeking a turnkey proposition that will provide immediate motoring pleasure. That is the option available with this 1979 Ford… more»
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1-of-2? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is sometimes easy to prove the rarity of a classic, especially when resources like a Marti Report provide documentation. The seller claims that this 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is 1-of-2 built to these specifications, and the claim… more»
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1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher
We’ve seen nine 1939 Plymouth cars here at Barn Finds, as in Chrysler Corp 1939 Plymouths. This 1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher is from another mother: Plymouth Locomotive Works. You can find it listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»
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Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»
BF Exclusive: 1978 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Classic Pickups always represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can choose between a faithful restoration or a custom approach from mild to wild. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet C20 worth a… more»
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Low Mileage Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
While I sometimes wax poetic about cars and trucks that will forever be cheap, the notchback Ford Mustang is not one of them. This is a model that seems to still have some spring in its step, and even… more»
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51k-Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Colonnade styling was still going strong at GM in the mid-seventies, with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo being one of those cars which featured distinctive lines and a beautiful outside appearance all the way around. By 1976, the second-generation days… more»
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One Of Just 3K! 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Until I reviewed the listing for this 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan, I hadn’t given Lincolns of this era much consideration – it seems that when the name Lincoln is mentioned, I automatically think of Elwood Engel’s magnificent “Continental” design (’61-’69)…. more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Since I can’t spend all of my time in the garage, I spend a fair bit of it watching car-themed TV shows. I can’t watch shows predicated on the hopes of prepackaged drama, but shows like the now-defunct Dirt Every… more»
