Automotive history has repeatedly demonstrated that timing can be everything. Manufacturers that get it right taste sales success, while those that get it wrong typically face showroom disappointment. Such was the case with the Ford Falcon Sprint. It never… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1978 Dodge D100 Pickup
Because of the lives they typically live, Pickups can look pretty tired and ratty as they get older. Sometimes an exception to that rule shows up, as this 1978 Dodge D100 demonstrates. It has led a sheltered life and… more»
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No Reserve Low-Mile 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, has been produced every year since 1953 – except 1983. That was when they took a year off, shifting from the third to the fourth generation models. When the Corvette returned in 1984,… more»
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Bargain Rarity: 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
Listed here on Craigslist in Roanoke, Virginia is a highly sought-after classic car, a 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet with V-12 power. It’s a restoration in progress, being sold due to health issues, with an asking price of just $5,000…. more»
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Upgraded Sleeper! 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I
The Belvedere was a staple in the Plymouth portfolio from 1954 to 1970. It became a mid-size by default in 1962 when Chrysler introduced the B-body platform, thinking that Chevrolet was going to downsize. In 1965, the B-body became… more»
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Wooden Spoon Winner! 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
More often than not, automobile contest winners are frequently trailer queens so immaculate that their owners often gasp at the mere thought of ever driving these beauties on the streets. Wouldn’t it be fun if an unconventional event existed… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In the 1950s, a column-shifted manual transmission was common fare. But by the 1970s, automatic transmissions had largely taken their place – at least on non-performance automobiles. This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe has a 307 cubic inch… more»
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Parked 36 Years: 1973 Plymouth Duster
One of Plymouth’s most successful ventures of the 1970s was the addition of the Duster fastback to the Valiant compact lineup. It took a rather stodgy sedan and turned it into a sporty youth car from 1970 to 1976…. more»
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Heavy-Duty 4×4 Survivor: 1971 International Harvester Travelall 1210
As glamorous as a brick on wheels, the Travelall was produced from 1953 through 1975. By this time, IH was well established in the light-duty truck market, selling to farmers, contractors, and families who wanted rugged, go-anywhere haulers. The… more»
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383 Upgrade: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
With the “right” engine under the hood, the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda was a pretty potent package. This one was originally a competent performer, but the upgrade it now sports takes its performance to a higher level. Whipping it into… more»
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Final Year L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this shed is a classic that shows a lot of promise. It is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, and what makes it special is that it is one of the last produced with the desirable L82 version of… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Even if it’s rough and rusty, a classic will generate significant interest if the price is low enough. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 as a perfect example. It has undoubtedly seen better days, prompting the seller to question… more»
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1 of 600? 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30 Project
The 1975 model year was the sixth time since 1968 that Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance partnered for a limited-production muscle car. Buyers could choose from either white or black paint and either a 350 cubic inch V8 (W-25) or… more»
BF Exclusive: 1947 Oldsmobile Series 68 Convertible
Postwar convertibles aren’t exactly difficult to find, but you don’t come across straight-eight Oldsmobile convertibles as nice as this one very often. This 1947 Series 68 reportedly received a body-off rotisserie restoration and has covered approximately 4,400 miles since… more»
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Fox-Body Special: 1979 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car
Many car collectors have a niche interest that they pursue. Professional cars, like funeral coaches or police cruisers, are one. Having anything and everything Hemi is another. Somewhere in this pantheon come pace cars, and more particularly, those that… more»
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That Thing Got A Hemi? 1974 Jeep Cherokee
Well, there’s no denying it, I like green! I lock up on that exterior hue before I even notice the rest of the car. But in this case, this 1974 Jeep Cherokee has much more to offer than its… more»
