Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»
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Flood Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Valiant Project
Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Knoxville, Tennessee, this 1971 Plymouth Valiant represents an uncommon opportunity to save a classic Mopar that’s already partway through restoration. Priced at $8,500, the seller explains that the car was caught in the 2024… more»
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Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside
UPDATE – An inspection report has been added to the gallery below. This 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside truck underwent a full restoration, but shortly after completing it, the seller moved out of the country and left it parked in… more»
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
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Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX
If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»
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Race Pedigree: 1957 AC Aceca Bristol Ruddspeed
Maybe if you had a rare and beautiful car that had raced in the Tour de France and at Monte Carlo, you wouldn’t let it sit damaged and undriven in a storage unit for decades? Proving that barns, garages,… more»
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Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
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Trailer Find: 1978 Ford Mustang II GT
After literally outgrowing the “pony car” market it created, the Ford Mustang was reinvented as a smaller package in 1974. Launched just before the OPEC oil embargo, sales flourished once again, though softened by the time the seller’s GT… more»
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Floats Down The Road: 1962 Buick LeSabre Four-Door Hardtop
As the cornerstone of Billy Durant’s original General Motors, Buick always seemed to have an important place in GM’s corporate heart. They were always allowed to do their own thing, and since General Motors’ divisions had less centralized authority… more»
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Original and Option-Loaded: 1965 Chrysler 300 Sedan
Now listed on Facebook Marketplace in Irvington, Kentucky, this 1965 Chrysler 300 is a clean, well-kept survivor showing 78,000 original miles and loaded with factory options that make it stand out even among Mopar’s mid-’60s luxury lineup. Priced at… more»
BF Exclusive: 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 CUCV
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! I like dystopian literature as much as the next guy, and books such as Nineteen Eighty-Four and Fahrenheit 451 captured my imagination by proving that not all literature needs to involve… more»
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Untouched Barn Find: 1937 Cadillac LaSalle Series 60
Listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Walpole, Massachusetts, this 1937 Cadillac LaSalle Series 60 is a genuine barn find that’s been left untouched for years. Priced at $5,000, it’s described by the seller as a complete four-door sedan… more»
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Solid Start: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Now up for sale on eBay is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic Tri-Five Chevy project ready for someone to bring it back to life. The seller describes it as a good project car that’s already been started,… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
With the shock of rising gas prices, a lot of American car buyers were flocking to small cars in 1976. But not all of them were, as the Chevrolet Chevelle was still popular with consumers. 30,000 copies of the… more»
