At the end of the 1960s, Plymouth was looking for a way to attract more youthful buyers to its Valiant line of compact cars. The solution was to add a fastback variant to the mix in 1970 with its… more»
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What Don’t You Know?: 1976 Porsche 914
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Kind of circular, but a saying that rings true, and never more than in the case of this 1976 Porsche 914. Chuck Foster brings us this tip on a car located in… more»
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Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Certain words and phrases used within the classic world will almost invariably cause an enthusiast’s blood to boil. Patina is one, as is “ran when parked.” You could probably add “only original once” to the list, but it is… more»
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Bicentennial Edition? 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates, running from 1962 to 1979 (and again later as a captive import in the 1980s). The last outing as a rear-wheel drive automobile began in 1975 when it was promoted… more»
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Optional Snow Plow: 1971 Ford Bronco
It can sometimes be challenging to determine what sort of life a classic has lived, but this 1971 Ford Bronco provides at least one good clue. It features an optional snow plow, suggesting it has seen plenty of winter… more»
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Another 7-Up Edition! 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 7-Up Edition Ford Mustang is one of the more unusual special editions out there, representing a stillborn marketing campaign that intended to give away a bunch of Fox body convertibles in celebrate of the NCAA finals. The competition… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
The 1970 Corvette is a relatively low-production model, for a couple of reasons. First, a UAW strike in early 1969 resulted in a hefty order backlog for that year’s ‘Vettes. When John DeLorean joined Chevrolet in February of 1969,… more»
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Recently Restored: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo
It may seem a bold statement, but I believe the Chevrolet Corvair is one of the most significant vehicles produced by an American manufacturer. There will undoubtedly be howls of protest from some quarters, so it is worth my… more»
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No Reserve Ranger XLT: 1979 Ford Bronco
We cover the Holy Grail of Ford Broncos (’66-’77) pretty thoroughly here on BF. But what about the BIG Bronco that followed? Well, we feature those extensively too but they just don’t have the draw that the smaller, simpler… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD
The Bronco was Ford’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and it enjoyed a 30-year run from 1966 to 1996. At first, it was a smaller vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep, but later it grew to… more»
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Out Of The Barn: 1969 Ford 428 Cobra
The seller of this 1969 Ford Cobra doesn’t really jump on the 428 Cobra moniker until some distance into the listing, instead referring to it as a Torino – how unusual! There’s not a lot of description but what… more»
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Running Project: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from… more»
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Hurricane Charley Collection: Vintage Ferraris Found!
A few years ago, one of the more memorable classic car finds was thrust onto the national stage when a collection of Ferraris were revealed following a barn collapse during a hurricane. The building toppled onto the cars inside,… more»
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One Owner 1968 Triumph TR250
What did Triumph do when the TR6 was not yet ready for prime time, but no one wanted the four-cylinder TR4 any longer? The answer was a matter of survival for the company – and it created a car… more»
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1-of-1: Wraith Turbo Interceptor
Holywood has a history of turning cars into stars. Marty McFly looked at home behind the wheel of a DeLorean, and although he drove other marques, James Bond’s character was ideally suited to life behind the wheel of an… more»
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Surprisingly Solid FJ55: 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ55 is a Toyota Land Cruiser generation that remains somewhat affordable, at least compared to other vintage Toyota 4x4s. The truck can certainly pull strong money in restored condition, but finding one as a project isn’t usually too… more»
