While there are certainly more appealing pre-war sedans (’40 Ford for example), this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is a really nice specimen. It appears to be nearly flawless and seems to be a great choice for someone who cares… more»
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Surviving Showcar: 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400
Although many show and concept cars end their days in a crusher when they’ve served their useful purpose, some manage to avoid that fate. Those remaining often return to show duty or a museum, but this 1957 Chrysler Ghia… more»
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Bargain Bird: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker was struggling to survive in the early 1960s – a form of déjà vu all over again. The company had escaped financial ruin only a few years earlier when it merged with Packard. Well-heeled competitors Ford and Chevy… more»
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Museum Find: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe
If you’re like me, you don’t mind the idea of a classic car serving a stint in a museum. However, I prefer to see this as a short-term situation because most cars deserve to be driven and enjoyed as… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
It is often said that timing is everything, which was undoubtedly the case with the Studebaker Dictator. When the company introduced the badge in 1927, the name had no negative connotations. By the time they pensioned it off in… more»
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4-Seat Exotic: 1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Project
The 2+2 Italians are a chronically underappreciated lot, but if you follow this genre of sports cars, it’s not hard to see why traditional collectors vie away from them. You have all of the upkeep of a vintage Italian… more»
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Rare Imported SUV: 1972 Suzuki LJ20V
The LJ20 was a small, Jeep-like Japanese vehicle that was seldom seen in the U.S. It came about as the result of an acquisition made by Suzuki in 1970. This 1972 edition appears to be a low-mileage survivor that… more»
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Affordable British Project: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Choosing the right car as a project candidate can be a battle. Buyers need to balance what they can afford against what they are capable of restoring. That’s where cars like this 1967 Sunbeam Alpine fit into the equation…. more»
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1965 Mercury Montclair Breezeway Z-Code 390 V8
The name for Mercury’s mid-level car in this era is said to be taken from a city close to the company’s new manufacturing plant in Mahwah, NJ. It’s a good thing they didn’t call this car a Yonkers. This… more»
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1-of-19: 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia
For some people, the Ghia name is immediately associated with a luxury trim level of some domestic Ford models. However, there is more to Carrozzeria Ghia than a mere badge because it has designed and produced bodies for concept… more»
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Dirt Cheap: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
It is hard to argue that Pontiac did not start the personal luxury car craze with its introduction of the third generation Grand Prix in 1969. Pontiac’s fourth generation Grand Prix was built from 1973 to 1977 and sold… more»
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Running-Capable Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the American muscle car movement, but that really should apply to intermediates (the Chrysler 300 in the mid-1950s came first). After busting sales expectations in 1964 as an option on the Tempest/LeMans,… more»
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429 Cobra Jet? 1972 Ford Country Squire
Ford Country Squire station wagons, such as this 1972 example, are regular visitors to BF’s webpages – and the older, the better. What caught my attention with this wagon are the references to “Ford Cobra 429” and “429 Cobra… more»
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17k Miles! 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Convertible
The Continental has a bit of a confusing history, as the first generation cars were branded as and produced by Lincoln. But when the second generation was introduced for the 1956 model year, Ford came up with the moniker… more»
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Camaro Pickup! 1991 Chevrolet “El Camaro”
The El Camino, Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup”, was discontinued in 1987. Apparently, someone wished that had not happened and decided to convert a 1991 Camaro into one, resulting in what you might call an “El Camaro.” We don’t know how… more»
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23k Miles! 1998 Ford Mustang GT
After a long and successful run of the Fox body cars, Ford introduced its fourth-generation Mustang for the 1994 model year, with the first significant redesign in 15 years. Like its predecessor, a GT model was available, with the… more»
