There are various reasons why a person will purchase a particular car. They can range from practical to aspiration, but it is less common that they will hand over the cash simply because they like the paint color. That… more»
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Drive While You Restore: 1965 Dodge Coronet
Chrysler made a blunder in 1962 by downsizing their Dodge and Plymouth full-size cars, thinking that General Motors had the same thing in mind. They didn’t. And sales would suffer until they could regroup and fashion some bigger cars… more»
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Go Anywhere: 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
Unlike a modern SUV, this 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 doesn’t have a heated seat and skinny caramel latte holder, but I’d put money on it going offroad to more places than almost any four-wheel 4×4. The seller has it… more»
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Auctions Ending Soon: MG And Rover
Just a reminder about the BF Auctions that are ending today. Don’t miss out on either of these great finds. You can bid on the 1976 MG Midget here and the Rover P4 here. If you have a classic… more»
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Bone Stock Hot Hatch: 1991 Volkswagen GTI
For those of us of a certain age, you likely grew up knowing that a certain class of hot hatches were the cars to be seen in during your prime high school years. Of course, there were two camps:… more»
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US Import Model: 1987 Citroen CX Prestige
For a short period a little over a year ago, I became obsessed with owning a French car. I don’t have a good answer for this – perhaps I was watching too much Inspector Clouseau at the time –… more»
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MK3 Replica: 1966 Ford GT40
The Ford GT40 will forever be one of the most significant cars ever made. From its road-going abilities to its competitive prestige, the GT40 has earned its place in the history files as one of the most significant cars… more»
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All Original Carrera: 1985 Porsche 911
When it comes to selling an air-cooled Porsche 911 these days, the need to present the subject car in the best light positive has become increasingly important. For a while there, you could throw up a ratty 911 and… more»
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Low Ride Or Not? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport as a performance car in 1961 and sold just 453 copies. They revised their strategy in 1962 to make it more about style than muscle and sold more than 99,000 units. It was popular… more»
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Not a Taxi! 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon
When most folks think of the Checker automobile brand, a yellow taxicab comes to mind. And they would become quite prolific in the 1960s and 1970s in big cities like Chicago and New York. But Checker also sold a… more»
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Bargain Special? 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580
Optimists unite! Despite the seller’s no-holds-barred branding as a “mechanical nightmare” and a host of dashboard errors in the listing, lively bidding might save this 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC from being rolled into a barn, put out to… more»
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Affordable Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Cheap projects. Are you getting a bargain, or have you handed over your cash to experience a world of pain? That is the question posed by this 1966 Mustang. It is a restoration that stalled more than twenty years… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Sitting in this workshop is a 1958 Impala that cuts a forlorn figure. Time has not been kind to this classic, and returning it to its former glory would be a significant undertaking. However, the powerhouse hiding in the… more»
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Warm 302: 1977 Ford Mustang II
The Ford Mustang II was a much-maligned creature for many years, but it has developed a cult following within a sector of the classic community. Although the reason may not seem immediately apparent, it is worth considering. A new… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Manta Mirage
Anyone who has followed my writings about kit cars over the years likely knows I have a fondness for them, but often gripe that the installed engine never lived up to the wild styling of the bodies that enveloped… more»
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Low Mileage: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
A modest start marked the advent of the Alfetta GT coupe, a hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for the 1975 model year. The car carried a 1.8-liter four-cylinder motor and handled very well, but was somewhat underpowered. A few… more»
