By the late 1960s, the El Camino had firmly established itself as Chevrolet’s answer to the utility coupe trend, combining the practicality of a pickup with the style and performance of a car. This 1967 El Camino, listed here… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 MG TF 1500
For many enthusiasts, the MG T-Series represents the golden age of the traditional British roadster. By 1954, however, the design was nearing the end of its run. To keep sales alive before the all-new MGA arrived, MG introduced one… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1940 Packard Senior Super 8
Packard built its reputation on elegance and engineering, and by 1940, the Senior Series Super Eight was among the most refined cars you could buy in America. Sleek, imposing, and replete with quiet prestige, these pre-war Packards carried a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Buick Super Sedanet
For a glorious postwar period of about five years’ duration, the beautiful American fastback ruled the road. Its time was brief; the “hardtop convertible” was popularized by General Motors in 1949 and roofs were never quite the same after… more»
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Needs Batteries: 1982 Jet Electrica 007
To EV or not to EV, that is the question, to misquote Bill Shakespeare. I like any method of moving a vehicle down the road, gas, diesel, batteries, pedals, a sail, oars, two friends pushing while you steer, etc…. more»
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Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»
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Convertible Project Potential: 1955 Ford Sunliner
The Ford Sunliner was one of the crown jewels of Ford’s mid-fifties lineup, offering open-air motoring in a car that was as stylish as it was spacious. This 1955 example, found for sale here on craigslist in Virginia, is… more»
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Racing-Inspired Vista: 1960 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
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Low-Mile SUV Project: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
Here’s a classic square-body SUV waiting for the right owner: a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, listed here on craigslist in Waynesville, NC. The pictures show a complete and mostly original truck that has clearly been sitting for a while. The… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka Olds 98) was the flagship of the GM division’s line-up for 45 model years (1952 to 1996). The sixth generation arrived in 1959 and was lower, wider, and longer than its predecessors. The seller’s ’59… more»
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35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»
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Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package. The hardtops also got a revised… more»
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On/Off Contender: 1975 Yamaha DT400B
Despite having some engineering issues, or maybe more compromises than issues, Yamaha’s DT400B is an incredible all-around on/off bike that works equally well in both situations. Ride it to work and then take the long way home, through the… more»
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GLHS #170: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS
At the time, Car & Driver magazine called the Shelby Charger GLHS “…crude but effective”, and that is likely a fair summation of most turbocharged Chrysler products from the 1980s. These were impressive machines out of the box in… more»
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Southern Targa: 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera
When buying a vintage or collector car, it’s important to get a few fundamentals right: first, if you’re interested in selling it down the road, buying a car with a strong following should be a priority. Second, history –… more»
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Garage-Kept 1932 Plymouth PB Two Door Sedan
Plymouth broke out of the gate quickly in 1928 – a new brand on the rise. It offered advanced features, including hydraulic brakes and rubber engine mounts (cutely called “floating power”) at a reasonable price. The brand’s popularity launched… more»
