It’s rare these days that a car shows up for sale which seems to represent a fair opportunity all around: good for the seller, good for the buyer, and a vehicle that can either be driven as-is or improved… more»
American Classic Cars
BF Classified: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The automotive world poses plenty of interesting questions, including the one raised by this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. Martinique Blue is a stunning color, so why did Pontiac only offer it for a single model year? It was a… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Greenwood Sebring GT
C3 Corvettes are not rare, but documented period widebody conversions are a very different story. This 1976 Greenwood Sebring GT Corvette is described by the seller as one of 22 built in 1976 by Mancuso Chevrolet and is documented… more»
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Made by AMC: 1987 Renault Alliance DL
You’re looking at the car that American Motors hoped would bring it back from the brink. AMC’s tie-up with Renault in the late 1970s was a last-gasp effort at self-rescue. In the midst of the second energy crisis in… more»
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Broken Racer: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are very few sights sadder than a desirable classic that has suffered significant accident damage. Seeing someone’s pride and joy bent and broken is heartbreaking, but that has been the fate suffered by this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible…. more»
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Big-Block Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
I always appreciate sellers who are candid when listing a classic. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. It isn’t painted as something that it isn’t, allowing potential buyers to understand what they will receive for their… more»
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Rare Business Coupe: 1951 Kaiser Manhattan
Kaiser and Frazer joined forces in 1945 to create Kaiser-Frazer Corp. The Kaiser side of the equation received a redesign in 1951, highlighted by the “sweetheart dip” or vee in the windshield. Two versions of a Manhattan 2-door sedan… more»
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Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
Long before the GTO cemented Pontiac’s reputation as a performance powerhouse, there was the Super Duty Program. Beginning in 1959, it allowed private racing teams to purchase lightweight body panels and high-performance mechanical components for use in drag racing…. more»
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Carport Find: Cheap 1984 Ford Ranger
Until 1983, Ford relied on imports from Japan to compete in the compact truck market in the U.S. That changed with the American-built Ranger in 1983, a small transport that would be produced through 2012. The seller has a… more»
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4-Speed Sleeper: 1965 Dodge Dart GT
Often, when we cover Dart GTs, it’s the ’68-’70 edition that gets all the attention. Styling is always subjective, of course, but the third-gen (’63-’66), such as today’s ’65 subject, is a bit, well, you know, ungainly looking, and… more»
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36k Miles: Original 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
During the second generation of the Pontiac Firebird, the Formula was a bridge between the standard/Esprit models and the Trans Am. As such, in 1972, a 350 cubic inch V8 was standard with 400s and 455s being optional. The… more»
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Aerodynamic COE: 1992 International 9700
This 1992 International 9700 series cab-over caught my eye for a few reasons, but the most significant of which is that you simply don’t see this era of truck anymore. True, the cabover design has more or less disappeared… more»
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Same Owner 50 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1972, the Biscayne served as Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you were looking for roomy, budget-minded transportation, this 1960 Biscayne was the ticket. It’s a basic 2-door sedan that its owner of 50 years… more»
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Two Owners: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Born in 1966, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme joined the growing personal luxury car market that it took full advantage of by the 1970s. By 1970, it was on an equal footing with the Pontiac Grand Prix, riding on a… more»
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Imperial 413 V8: 1961 Dodge Polara
If you thought the styling of the 1957-60 Chrysler products was wild, the looks of the 1961 Dodges and Plymouths were just plain weird. Virgil Exner threw caution to the wind, and the Dodge Polara had reverse tailfins with… more»
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Supercharged Pro-Street 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When the freshly designed C3 Chevrolet Corvette hit the streets in 1968, it featured a fine selection of available engines, including both small blocks and more powerful larger offerings. However, those who desired a supercharger were on their own,… more»
