Purchasing a classic requiring major restoration takes a leap of faith, and some people are unwilling or unable to make such a commitment. However, cars like this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the gap between a genuine restoration project… more»
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Arkansas Barn Find: 1964 International Scout 80
Vintage Broncos have been escalating in value dramatically over the past decade. When Ford re-introduced the “New Bronco” for the 2021 model year, it made vintage Bronco prices go even higher. For those of you that can’t afford a… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
By 1991, Pontiac’s Trans Am had regained its performance credentials, with the company offering the GTA version for those seeking performance and a relaxed driving experience. Finding a good one today is a treat, but this GTA looks like… more»
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Well Optioned Runner: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
Despite looking like it’s been parked for a few years and was just uncovered, this is a running, driving International Harvester Scout II that is in respectable condition and loaded with factory options. The Scout II has seemingly been… more»
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Pilot Dual-Quad: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Rarity can sometimes be a relative term because it is possible that almost any car can make that claim due to a combination of optional extras. However, this 1956 Bel Air lays claim to that status and features the… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Sometimes you only need to look as far as the bidding history of a classic car auction to determine its desirability. That is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The auction opened at $1,000 and took less… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Finding a classic Pickup that is an ideal candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially one that is affordable. With values climbing, even the roughest examples can often command surprising prices. Occasionally, Pickups like this 1951 Chevrolet… more»
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455 Model J: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Last week we covered this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, a beautiful car with a somehow disappearing opera window -a mystery that I believe is still unsolved. Today, we’re going to review a very similar, one-year older, 1971 Model J… more»
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Race, Refurbish, or Restore? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Nothing says “Super Seventies” like a C3 (third-generation Corvette) with flared fenders. This rough black roller has barely been touched since its purported days as a New York City street racer. Now located in Somerset, Kentucky, the 1970 Chevrolet… more»
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Lifted Long Roof: 1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
This is a Chevrolet Blazer Estate Wagon. Or, maybe it’s a Chevy Caprice 4×4. Well, it’s somewhere in between, and there has likely never been another one made like it since the night a few buddies got together with… more»
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California Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
There once was a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville that sat in a large building near Petaluma, California. It was surrounded by other classic cars and parts. It has now been pulled out and can be found for sale… more»
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Never Assembled: Brand New Bradley GT Kit
This is a listing for what I interpret to be a brand-new, never-assembled Bradley GT kit car. If you have spent any time looking for a decent kit car project, you’ll likely realize pretty quickly they are few and… more»
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Drive While You Fix! 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagons, such as this 1969 example, make regular appearances here on BF. And it’s a bit surprising as the total production was light with only 8,700 copies produced – lasting Olds quality I guess. This one’s… more»
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2-Door Hardtop: 1968 AMC Ambassador 990
The sixth-generation Ambassador was totally restyled from the previous somewhat-stodgy designs. The fifth-gen cars are my personal favorites, but I’m somewhat stodgy, too. The new cars were only two inches longer, but they looked much more modern. The seller… more»
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Unrestored Original! 1960 Rambler Six Super
The 1958 through 1960 Ramblers were updated from the 1956 and 1957 models, with more sharp-edged styling and all-important tailfins. They would be the last of the 1950s-era styling as the sleek new Rambler Classic would come along in… more»
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Original Paint! 1964 Corvette
I’m not sure if this 1964 Corvette is a survivor or not; although the ad here on eBay states that the seller believes the car is still showing its original paint, we’re not told much else. I can tell that… more»
