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Mechanically Rebuilt 1950 Chevy 3600 Pickup

What’s better than a Chevy Advance Design pickup that looks like it rolled out of a Norman Rockwell illustration? One that’s been mechanically restored, that’s what. This 1950 3600 (the 125″ wheelbase, 3/4 ton version of Chevy’s pickup truck)… more»

1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8

Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»

$63k for an Original 1963 Chevrolet Impala

In 1963, Americans were still enamored with the Impala as a way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. The GM division sold nearly a quarter more Impala Sport Coupes in ’63 than in ’62, which was also a… more»

Great Restoration Project: 1970 Ford Bronco V8

And now for something from the “I don’t get it department.” As I’m sure most know, Ford revived its iconic Bronco in 2021 – it’s another example of a modern take on a classic. They seem to sell well… more»

4-Speed Project: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

The Cyclone was a performance-oriented Mercury, in production from 1964 to 1971. At first, it was based on the compact Comet, then later as an extension of the mid-size Montego. In 1968, it found itself positioned between the Cougar… more»

Luxury-Muscle Combo: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T SE Project

Right off the bat, Dodge introduced a performance package for the Charger as it began its second generation of production back in 1968.  Known as the R/T, this one gave buyers a 440 V8 as standard equipment, which was… more»

Parts or Project? 1968 Dodge Dart GT Drop-Top

The Dart nameplate was repositioned as Dodge’s compact car beginning in 1963. That would become its role until the product line was replaced in 1976 by the Aspen. A redesign came along in 1967 that would carry the car… more»

Parts Car? Drag Car? 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop

It’s January, and that means that the big auction houses have been hard at work selling the rarest and most powerful street machines of the muscle car era, and there’s bound to be a fair number of 1970 and… more»

Stunning Turbine Copper 1967 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger arrived in 1966 as a quasi-personal luxury car with a performance twist. Using the same B-body platform as the Coronet, the Charger adopted a fastback look with four bucket seats to accommodate its passengers. This second-year… more»

Displayed Since New: 1969 Indian MM5A Mini Mini

Indian Motorcycle Company went through many changes and had many ownership groups over the last 12 decades, give or take. Often spinning in directions that the founders never would have imagined. Much like their main rival Harley-Davidson got involved… more»

Solid Survivor: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Sport Coupe

A mere five years after tumbling to ninth place in industry-wide sales, Buick rebounded to fifth for 1965 on the strength of an attractive lineup that included three flagship nameplates: the Riviera, Wildcat, and Electra 225. For those who… more»

1977 Dodge W150 Macho Power Wagon 400 V8

I thought 1978 was the first official model year for the Macho Power Wagon, but they were starting to be produced in early 1977. Looking pretty good but needing some work, as with a lot of us, this 1977… more»

BF Exclusive: 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Club Coupe

If you’re a fan of NASCAR history, the sight of any 1950 Plymouth might bring a smile to your face. The first Southern 500 at the then-new Darlington Raceway in South Carolina was held that year, and the winner… more»

Rusty Roller: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

In 1969, Chrysler had a host of muscle cars from which buyers could choose. At Dodge, they were the Coronet and Charger R/Ts, and at Plymouth, you had the Road Runner and GTX. All mid-size, B-bodied hot rods with… more»

Survivor Sled: 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire

I’m not sure when the photos of this 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire were taken, but this is what about half of our winters look like lately in Minnesota; no snow. It’s quite different from the 1960s and 70s,… more»

43k-Miles? 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible

It’s not a popular time of year for convertibles in most climates, but once warmer weather arrives, this 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 seems like a fun car to put the top down on and go cruising.  Although its background… more»

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