What’s it like to drive a bath tub? While Nash gave the design of its brand new post-war sedans a fancy name – Airflyte – the vernacular is “bath tub styling”, and it arrived in 1949 as Nash’s first… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Sitting in this garage is a classic that could be an excellent project candidate for the right person. It is a one-owner 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible that appears to be largely unmolested. It runs and drives, providing the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Sport Coupe
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and met with tremendous success. Nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were sold through 1957 as Chevy introduced its first V8 engine in 37 years. In ’55, two versions of the “no… more»
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Fuel-Injected 383/4-Speed: No Reserve 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes when they hit the market that it is almost impossible to know where to start. Take this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II as a prime example. It presents superbly and is… more»
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46k Cream Puff! 1993 Cadillac Seville
Having touted front wheel drive as a luxury feature since launching its 1967 Eldorado, Cadillac hit a home run with the fourth-generation (1992 to 1997) Seville. This 1993 Cadillac Seville in Warsaw, New York shows only about 46,000 miles,… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
The word “iconic” is probably one of the most overused in the classic world. However, few can better describe Pontiac’s GTO “The Judge.” It became a staple of the muscle car sector, and pristine examples invariably command plenty of… more»
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Six-Cylinder Redux: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Last week I covered this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu sedan. I thought it was noteworthy due to its extra doors and six-cylinder engine. Today, courtesy of Tony P., I’m going to serve up half of what was presented last… more»
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Cheap Top Down Fun: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible
I’m a big proponent of the 20-footer, the decent driver. If the starting cost is in the four-digit arena (not including spare change, of course), all the better. Since there’s a somewhat limited market for slightly-off-the-beaten path cruisers such… more»
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Greenwood Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its 35th year of production in 1988 (they skipped 1983). Nearly 23,000 copies were built that year, with some of them customized by Greenwood Corvettes. Greenwood was founded by a pair… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed
The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
As a “barn find,” this 1986 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a fantastic project and is showing just 10k miles. It was reportedly bought new in Massachusetts and has stayed there ever since, having been used sparingly by its… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner appears to be fairly entry-level in terms of equipment, but the whole idea here was to offer an inexpensive, no-frills muscle car with a standard big block and let the buyers choose if they… more»
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Former Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
I always feel for an enthusiast who has fallen foul of a non-paying buyer, especially when the classic is a desirable vehicle like this 1970 Ford Mustang. It has a fascinating past and is a rock-solid classic that is… more»
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Rare Coupe Utility: 1982 Ford Fairmont Durango
What’s a coupe utility? The single differentiator between this vehicle and a pickup is the integration of the front panel of the bed into the rear of the cockpit; pickup beds sit separate from the cabin. The first coupe… more»
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Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»
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Restomod of Restoration? 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Some classic projects leave potential buyers with an obvious path to follow, while others offer a myriad of choices. Such is the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. Somebody has returned its body to a rust-free state,… more»
