As the 1950s wore on, U.S. automakers were on a path to make their products more “futuristic”. The 1957-59 Chryslers and their “Forward Look” styling is one example. Another is the retractable hardtop sold by Ford during those same… more»
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No Reserve Running Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
While many manufacturers were either driving nails in the coffin of their muscle models or drastically reducing their fun characteristics, I guess Ford didn’t get the memo that the market was dying before they revamped the Torino for ’72… more»
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Buried Alive: Pair of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 are still considered iconic more than 65 years later. While the styling is timeless (especially with the finned ‘57s), they were the first eight-cylinder cars offered by Chevy in nearly four decades…. more»
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Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super
American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
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Estate Sale: 1971 Opel GT
In an eBay listing that is distinguished by its brevity, we find this 1971 Opel GT, bid to $5401, reserve not met. The car is located in Martinsville, Indiana. Opel was owned by General Motors for decades, forming the… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be fraught with danger, particularly for those tackling their first build. The world is littered with individuals who have placed their ambitions ahead of their abilities, biting off more than they can chew…. more»
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390-Equipped: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
Some enthusiasts prefer classics that loudly and proudly trumpet their performance potential, while others are attracted to genuine sleepers. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 probably falls into the second category because only its wheels indicate there could be more… more»
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Parts Haul Included: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese car industry developed faster than any other in the twenty-five years following World War II. Few people would have believed its faltering beginning would have led to the nation becoming a manufacturing powerhouse that set new standards… more»
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No Reserve Coupe! 1975 Jaguar XJ6
We have covered these Jaguar XJ coupes, such as this 1975 edition, here on BF before and the posts usually start out with the word “Rare”. Well, if I found enough of these on this site, maybe they’re not… more»
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One Year Only: 1979 Buick “Palm Beach” LeSabre
A Buick LeSabre Palm Beach edition, really? With all of the discussion of Palm Beach, Florida real estate values that are circulating through the news these days, I don’t think a Buick LeSabre is going to cut it as… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
It can sometimes be difficult to gauge the desirability of a classic car, but this 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 leaves no doubt. Any vehicle that receives seventy-four bids in under a week has unquestionably struck a chord with potential… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds Tribute
Some enthusiasts are willing to transform a classic car into something genuinely special where spotless originality isn’t a primary concern. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe. It is a genuine 442, but the owner chose… more»
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Museum Resident: 1935 Lincoln Model K
Lincoln Motor Company didn’t gain traction until after its founder, Henry Leland, sold it to Ford in 1922. In the ultimate irony, Leland was also responsible for forming the Cadillac Automobile Company from the ashes of Henry Ford’s dissolution… more»
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Wine Country Find: 1980 AMC Pacer DL
Saxon Yellow is the perfect color for this 1980 AMC Pacer DL. This era brings me back to double-knit pants and John Saxon movies, perfect for a Pacer. An AMC brochure says that the “Pacer has big car room… more»
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9k-Mile Roller? 1971 Ford Maverick Sedan
This 1971 Ford Maverick is one of those offerings that seems to create about as many questions as answers, but even with the limited amount of information we get it appears to be a solid example and a good… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
In spite of the Plymouth Road Runner getting a redesign and an entirely different look for the 1971 model, timing was not on its side as the demand for muscle offerings was dwindling down at a very rapid pace,… more»
