Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire
This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider essential when searching for a classic to park in their garage. It features a long-term ownership history, has led a sheltered life, and has a genuine… more»
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Daily Drive It? 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2
While this Lotus Elan +2 is narrowly tucked into a garage, it’s not exactly a barn find. It’s been fully restored to “daily driver status” and apparently only needs new gas and oil before leaping into life. Find it… more»
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Solid California Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
For Plymouth buyers who desired a higher trim level to accompany their muscle car than the Road Runner offered, a GTX fit the bill beautifully, plus it also came with a 440 as standard equipment. The additional cost was… more»
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Well Maintained 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
The Porsche 911 hierarchy is complex; over the years, we’ve seen every model seemingly skyrocket in price, before a correction occurred that left some cars still soaring and others beginning to fade. Despite these fluctuations, most owners of air-cooled… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find
If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»
Glamour Bird: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
For the most part, there are no refunds, no returns, and no trial periods in the world of classic cars, so if you buy something, it’s yours, even if it’s not quite what you thought you wanted. The seller… more»
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Does The Small Mouth Stay? 1961 Triumph TR3A
If you like “Sidescreen” Triumphs, you’ve immediately noticed something wrong with this picture: “Wait a minute! The TR3A had the wide-mouth grille!” Of course, you also know that converting the nose of an early TR is common enough that… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
I was on vacation with my lovely bride last week for a few days, and before we headed out for our day’s activities, I had the TV on in the background. Since I like old things, I found myself… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Premiere Coupe
Autumn Rose was the name Lincoln used for this bright, cheery, spring-like color on their 1958 models, and this car is nothing if not bright and cheery, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous in fully restored condition. The model is… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I don’t know about you, but I just don’t associate the color red with a Cadillac. Especially with the fourth-generation 1971 – 1976 Caddy’s – the last of the giant land yachts. After a little research, I found the… more»
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Souped Up Slant-Six? 1973 Plymouth Scamp
The Valiant-based Scamp was Plymouth’s version of Dodge’s successful Dart Swinger. It was a 2-door hardtop that joined the Mopar lineup in 1971, two years after the Swinger. Sales were brisk for several years, hovering around 50,000 units/annum. This… more»
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Stellar Blue: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 4-Speed
Rocco B. found another gem and sent us this Code 29 Stellar Blue 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. The car was built with Pontiac’s L78 400 cubic inch V8 engine backed by a 4 speed manual transmission. The car is… more»
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Cheap Classy Cruiser: 1999 Buick Park Avenue
One of the finest names for a luxury car of all time, Buick’s Park Avenue conjures up images of a well-dressed couple in formal wear, walking along Park Avenue in NYC just after a rain, with wet streets reflecting… more»
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Rare Hauler: 1961 Volkswagen Double Cab
This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Double Cab is a desirable early “high-hinge” and “bullet-nose” model, making it one of the harder-to-find VW commercial vehicles. The seller originally planned to restore it but now says priorities have changed, offering the… more»
