Volvo (the name is Latin for “I roll”) was formed in 1915 to make automotive bearings. It was a division of an industrial bearing maker, but this arrangement lasted only a short time – so short that only a… more»
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The Pinnacle Year: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero was built from 1984 to 1988. It was meant to be a game changer with its design, plastic panels and performance. However, compromise got in the way on its quest to production. However, by 1988, Pontiac… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes I look at the C3 Corvette and wonder whether classing it as a sports car is doing the car justice. That is especially true with this 1969 Convertible. Its engine bay houses a big-block V8, giving the driver… more»
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No Reserve: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I’m unsure whether it is an age thing, but while I love early off-roaders like Land Rovers and Land Cruisers, the thought of bouncing along some rutted track behind the wheel of one looks less inviting. I begin wondering… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National
A decade ago, you might have struggled to identify an American car from the 1980s destined to become a classic. That period was a generally miserable time for enthusiasts as power levels dwindled and manufacturers played it safe. However,… more»
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Racing Model: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera GTS
Like many Italian sports cars, the De Tomaso Pantera enjoyed a long production life. The first cars rolled out of the factory in Modena, Italy, in 1971. The final example appeared in 1992. Our feature car is a 1972… more»
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1-Of-1 Firetruck: 1978 Ford F-250 Crew Cab
We often see the low-mileage fire trucks and related equipment come up for grabs, usually after they’ve quietly sold at some small town auction. What we see less frequently is what happens to these trucks, as they were typically… more»
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Lilliputian Project: 1970 MG Midget
Way back in 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote the book “Gulliver’s Travels.” It was a satire of the many books written by explorers at the time, all telling more spectacular tales than the last. In one part of the book… more»
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1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport 350 Convertible Project
Convertibles used to be a popular option in the 1960s and 1970s. GM stopped producing convertibles in the mid-1970s and they are not as popular today as they once were. This 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible is a running… more»
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Special Color Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They would see 1.2 million full-size cars produced for the first time, and the Impala comprised more than 800,000 units. While you saw these cars virtually everywhere back then,… more»
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Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
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V8 Shop Truck: 1956 Ford F-100
The venerable F-series Ford trucks hit the market in 1948 – called the Bonus Built line – and immediately won over the marketplace. Its truck chassis was augmented by creature comforts in the cab and suspension, appealing to buyers… more»
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The Original SUV? 1950 Willys Jeepster
If you think about a Willys Jeepster in modern terms, it’s really the first, or one of the first, SUVs. Instead of mimicking a jacked-up station wagon the way most modern SUVs do, the Jeepster was designed to look… more»
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Fabulous No Reserve: 1957 Mercury Colony Park
Talk about wow factor! I have been on a station wagon sojourn of sorts lately and this 1957 Mercury Colony Park may be the best of the best. It’s not just its spectacular condition that is so remarkable, but… more»
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Grandpa’s Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Except for one older repaint in the factory color, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is said to be original – and has been in the same family since new. If you wanted a Tri-Five convertible between 1955-57, you had… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Rare Sunroof
The First Generation Mercury Cougar offered buyers access to the pony car experience in a more luxurious package than the equivalent Mustang. The list of optional extras was as long as your arm, and one of the rarer ones… more»
