From 1964 to 1972, the Skylark would serve as Buick’s primary mid-size car, on par with Chevrolet’s Chevelle Malibu. These cars were redesigned in 1968 and had perhaps the most “dominant” styling of that era of GM’s intermediates. This… more»
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Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»
BF Classified: 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 454
With warmer weather on our doorstep, it is only natural for many people’s thoughts to turn to cross-country adventures and summer family vacations. Often, the challenge is finding the ideal vehicle that will cover the miles effortlessly while providing… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln used the Town Car name for a long time, first as a trim level and then as a dedicated model. When it became its own model in 1981, it proved to be one of Lincoln’s best sellers, and… more»
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Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500
After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»
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440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»
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16k Miles? 1942 Chrysler C-34 Royal Sedan
Diehard automotive historians will, in spite of themselves, always be fascinated by cars of the 1942 model year. The circumstances behind their rarity casts a pall over their study, but they also engender some patriotic pride, because industrial cities… more»
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Mild Rod: 1970 Volkswagen Squareback
Who among us has owned a VW Squareback? Mine was an orange ’72 with a strong engine, rot in the heater vents, and one of the least precise gearshifts ever. I loved that car, but my secretary’s son loved… more»
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Cheeky Italian: 1969 Fiat 850 Sedan
Fiat sparked a revolution in car-ownership with its first mass-produced post-war car, the 600. Launched in 1955, it was tiny, stylish, underpowered – and better at sheltering its inhabitants than a motorcycle. Its cheap price, charming looks, and handy… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»
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50K-Miles: 1980 Subaru DL Front-Drive Wagon
In Subaru lingo, I don’t think DL stands for “Decontented-Leone”, but that’s basically what the DL models were compared to the fancier GL hatchbacks, four-door sedans, BRATs, and station wagons. This 1980 Subaru DL wagon, sometimes known as a… more»
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Rare Stick Shift: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is a rare classic, with only around 1,616 of these luxurious and potent vehicles rolling off the line. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this stunning example because… more»
Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»
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Highly Optioned V8: 1975 Holden HJ Premier Barn Find
The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»
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Three-on-the-Tree: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
Near the California border in Pahrump, Nevada, you’ll find a car for sale that may be utterly unique in the world today. Not only is it a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan with its swoopy fastback styling, but it… more»
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Two-Owner 1978 Ford F150 Ranger
The F-series is America’s best-selling vehicle, with a history stretching back to 1948. This 1978 F150, for sale here on eBay at $19,900 or best offer, hails from the sixth generation launched in 1973, just after the oil crisis…. more»
