If the Bug-eyed Sprites looks happy, then what is the expression on the face of these old Fords? This shiny face is listed on eBay in Pelham, Alabama. It was in the same family from 1938 until recently and is almost completely original. It’s… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
This ’63 Thunderbird has a few cosmetic flaws, but overall it appears to be in nice shape. And to make things more interesting, this car made an appearance in the movie Lords of Dogtown. The seller Martha E states… more»
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Blank Slate: 1949 Chevrolet 3100
This old truck looks cool, but it needs some attention. The engine is partially disassembled, there’s some missing glass, and surely a little rust has to be hiding under there. Those things would normally be negatives, but if you… more»
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FrankenRod: 1933 Buick Rat Rod
If costumes and telling scary stores just doesn’t get you heart pounding anymore, perhaps this Buick rat rod will the do the trick! I’m all for mixing old and new, but when I see builds like this, I get… more»
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Big Daddy! 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 HO/Ram Air III
Fans of the 1969 Pontiac Firebird often note that GM tooled up unique body panels for this final year of its first-generation pony car, making it (cosmetically) a one-year only model. It still shared its underpinnings with the 67-’68… more»
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Librarian Driven: 1973 Grand Am 7.4L V8
I am always fascinated by the giant 2 door cars from the 60’s and 70’s. This 1973 Pontiac Grand Am isn’t as big as the Lincoln Mark V or Cadillac Eldorado from the same era but it is still a serious… more»
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Period Correct: 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster
There’s few things we love more than cars that seemed trapped in the period in which they were last seen on the roads with some regularity. This preserved Datsun 2000 roadster (also known as a Fairlady) looks period-perfect with… more»
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GNX Cloned 1987 Buick Grand National
The G-body Buick Regal has always appealed to me as a beautifully styled car. The Regals of the ’80s are extremely versatile in that they can be formed into just about any iteration of a two-door car you can… more»
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Barn Find! 1961 Chevrolet Impala “Bubble Top”
Barn-fresh and shopping for a new owner here on craigslist in Inland Empire, this scrappy-looking 1961 Chevrolet Impala hard top from south of Milwaukee looks like it’s survived more than one episode of “Bodywork by Blatz.” Call it “Down but… more»
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Abandoned for Years: 1957 Mercedes 190SL
For a few years, the formerly unloved Mercedes-Benz 190SL experienced a rapid rise in value. Long in the shadow of the classic 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, the 190SL was considered the cheaper, unloved sibling. That led to many questionable… more»
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Really Solid: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Although RS doesn’t actually stand for “Really Solid,” this Camaro is indeed a solid car! Due to the presence of California Smog equipment, it can be assumed this was a California car before it spent the last 25 years… more»
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Quad 4 Equipped: 1990 Chevy Beretta GTZ
There was a time when high school parking lots were littered with GM products equipped with the venerable Quad 4 motors. Unfortunately, because they were often found in the hands of high schoolers, not many are left in decent… more»
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I’ve Seen You Before: 1969 Corvette Coupe
If you follow the classic car market, you know that there is a time and a season for everything. Some cars are hot, and some are not. Prices climb, and prices fall. Sometimes there is a glut of one… more»
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A Real Survivor? 1929 Plymouth Two Door Sedan
Chrysler needed something to compete with Ford and Chevy’s less expensive cars. Chrysler had absorbed the Maxwell Motor Company, so they based their new car on the Maxwell design and named it after binding twine. This Plymouth for sale at… more»
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Gone In 60 Seconds: 1974 Manta Mirage
First, to be honest, I had no idea the 2000 classic “Gone in 60 Seconds” featuring Nicholas Cage was a remake. Sorry. Secondly, I had no idea the first movie showcased a 1974 Manta Mirage – mainly because this… more»
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Yellow Bird – 1974 Plymouth Road Runner – 440
Plymouth’s Road Runner began in 1968 as a stripped-down muscle-car at a time when marketing often forced buyers to step up to a higher model or package to get the big engine they wanted. This 1974 Road Runner in… more»
