The allure of the pace car is fading somewhat, in my uneducated opinion, as the desirability of such a vehicle seems tied to a specific era of collectors. While it’s just an opinion – and we know what they… more»
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Wagon Ho! 1956 Plymouth Sport Suburban
When I think of a Suburban, I think of my friend’s 1990s green Chevrolet, too large for most parking spots but capable of carrying her entire landscape design business and a dog besides. What I didn’t appreciate until now… more»
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Tor Red Driver: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Some enthusiasts are more accommodating than others when the subject turns to modified classics. Total originality can be a crucial selection criterion, but many deem minor modifications acceptable. This 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 could be ideal for someone seeking… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Barn Find
The 1970s was a pretty miserable time for car enthusiasts, with most formerly potent classics reduced to shadows of their former selves. That has often left me pondering whether there is an American car from that era that could… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of the car to the gallery. They also have provided a list of parts that are included with the car here: driver-side mirror, exterior chrome trim, visors, accessory light, three-point seatbelt,… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
If you are into sports cars then there’s a good chance you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo Spider… or will one day soon. If you’re in the market, this 1986 example might be worth a look. It’s located in New… more»
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BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Barn Finds has a history of featuring older classics that have been brought back from the brink of extinction via custom builds. However, cars produced within the last thirty years with a similar history are less common. That makes… more»
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Stored For a Decade: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Some manufacturers completely abandon common sense in pursuit of sales, and the results can be catastrophic. Studebaker is a prime example of that thinking, with the company paying the ultimate price for an adventurous approach. Its dire financial situation… more»
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Stuck in the Woods: 1968 Ford Mustang
From its birth in 1964 until the mid-1970s, the Ford Mustang was the sales leader in the “pony car” market segment it helped to create. The original design got a mild styling refresh in 1967, so the 1968 editions… more»
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1948 Packard Custom Eight Convertible Project
In the 1949 film noir Impact, starring Brian Donleavy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker, Donleavy drives a Packard convertible (described as a “roadster” in the movie) that’s nearly identical to the one on offer here, a 1948 Custom Eight… more»
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Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964. It was a mid-sized car designed to compete with the downsized Ford Fairlane. The Malibu was the better trimmed of the Chevelles and could be had with the Super Sport treatment, like… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1948 Chevrolet 3100
Tastes evolve, and I openly admit that I am a late convert to the work of classic Pickups. I once viewed them as nothing but workhorses, but I have grown to appreciate the insight they offer into less complicated… more»
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Factory Air: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396
1955 was a watershed year for styling and sales for American automakers, and it happened again ten years later. 1965 was a great year for Detroit styling, especially across the GM line, and sales were strong as well. At… more»
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As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»
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Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick
Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»
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Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»
