From 1964 forward, the El Camino “gentleman’s pickup” was based on the Chevelle mid-size offering. And like that automobile of the latter 1960s, it could be equipped as a SS 396. But after 1968 they were harder to verify… more»
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Daily Driver Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
I like to think the coupe utility/pickups — like the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino — were made for those who experience analysis paralysis, just like me. This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, in particular, goes beyond satisfying my… more»
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5 Speed Manual? 1961 Rambler American
We cover a lot of mainstream station wagons on BF, and even some non-mainstream examples such as Studebakers. But a Rambler American, like this 1961 subject? Few and far between! And that being the case, let’s take a look… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger 4X4
With demand seemingly on the rise for the sixties and seventies Ford Broncos, even project-type examples are fetching some pretty big bucks these days, and this 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger here on eBay was the last year from the… more»
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No-Reserve Camper: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia
It’s hard to beat the cool factor or visual appeal of a tricked-out vintage full-size party van, with that bright custom paint job and bubble windows on the outside plus shag carpeting and captains chairs inside. But for functionality… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 GMC K1500 High Sierra 4×4
It is typical that once they have four decades under their belts, classic Pickups will look rough around the edges. Carrying heavy loads and plunging into the wilderness will take its toll, and most are begging for restoration. However,… more»
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Long Bed Beauty: 1986 Toyota Hilux 4×4
When it comes to blue-chip investments, old Toyota trucks are as good as gets these days. In my opinion, one of the luckiest finds right now is a clean, rust-free four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup that some older driver has been… more»
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Horace Dodge’s Drop-Top: 1964 Dodge Custom 880
Most any one of us reading or writing for a website like this enjoy history to a certain extent. We all know how vintage cars and trucks become more than just a four-wheeled conveyance given how much history can… more»
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Under 50K Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
When it comes to muscle cars, we tend to get most excited by a deep list of options as it relates to factory performance goodies. It seems the European models get more of a boost from the marketplace when… more»
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Californian Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
The propensity for First Generation Ford Broncos to develop catastrophic rust means finding a solid example from a dry climate is a bonus. That is what is offered with this 1969 example because although it isn’t totally rust-free, it… more»
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60K Original Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica ST
The earliest Toyota Celica remains one of the more collectible Japanese cars you can buy right now. For years, this slow-but-charming sports coupe has been a favorite among collectors of vintage Asian cars but the appeal has grown more… more»
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Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Nova on a Malibu Chassis
Sitting in this garage is a tidy 1966 Chevrolet Nova, a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It features its original V8 under the hood, but a few upgrades include the fact that its body now rests upon a… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Park a 1968 and ’69 Cougar side by side and there’s not much difference on top, but Mercury revised the straight side body lines the car had worn since it was introduced and made them progressively slope downward for… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback
Cars or trucks that are parked for 30 years in a barn, shed, or in the case, a carport, kind of fascinate me. Sometimes the sellers tell you “the rest of the story,” and many times, they don’t. Take… more»
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Owned 30 Years: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
To own a car for 30 years takes commitment, both to the upkeep and to acknowledging that you enjoy the driving experience so much that you find it worth investing in for decades on in. The air-cooled Porsche 911… more»
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Crusty Proposition: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Cars of the early 1970s like the Chevy Nova SS, Dodge Demon 340, and the Ford Mach 1 were intended to be alternatives to bigger, more expensive muscle cars. Such as the Chevelle SS 396, Dodge Hemi Charger, and… more»
