When I look at a classic project car, my mind immediately starts tallying the cost to get it to a point where I would be happy driving it. Luckily, this Buick Grand Sport 455 is in decent enough shape… more»
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The Great One: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac dealer sales brochure for 1969 is quoted as saying, “For people who think driving should be fun…”. The craigslist ad for this particular GTO says “1969 GTO, real- Not a Clone.” The catchphrase at the time was… more»
If It Ain’t Broke: 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
In 2005, for buyers who thought the Buick LeSabre might be getting just a little too modern, Mercury still had the answer. The Grand Marquis, born in 1975 as an upgraded Marquis, was for people who wanted no part… more»
Oval Window Project: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
When you say the words “oval window Beetle” to air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts, it traditionally elicits a reaction of excitement and intrigue, knowing that it’s an early edition of the fabled Bug. However, it can also trigger sadness, knowing this… more»
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BF Classified: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
SOLD! Whether it’s a Coupe, a Fastback, or a Convertible, you can’t ever go wrong with a first-generation Ford Mustang. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible left the factory with the 225-horsepower A-code 289 V8 and has since gained a… more»
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End Of An Era: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
America produced numerous personal luxury cars over the years that earned the nickname “land yacht”, but if one was ever worthy of being called a terrain battleship, it might be the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe like this one… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1973 Fiat 130 Coupe
From inception, Fiat was best known for making affordable cars. But throughout its history, the company has aspired to the luxury market: it introduced the 520 Superfiat in 1921 with a V12 engine – and sold only 30 copies;… more»
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R-Code 427/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Before owning a Ford, R-code meant nothing to me. I’ve since been enlightened. Seeing this Ivy Gold ’67 Fairlane 500 “sleeper” on eBay hit me like a shot of espresso. An original 427 paired with a 4-speed hidden beneath… more»
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Estate Find: 1983 Mercury Cougar LS 302 V8
Wowie, this is one nice car! The seller says this is an estate car and has traveled just 61,045 miles over the last 43 years, and it looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. They have this… more»
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Rare Fish: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
In 1969, Plymouth offered both a Formula S and a ‘Cuda version of the Barracuda. The ‘Cuda was classified as a performance vehicle, while the Formula S was better trimmed. The Formula S came standard with a 340, and… more»
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Solid Runner: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was good for Ford and Chevrolet. Ford introduced the Mustang and sold 680,000 copies before the model year was out. And Chevy’s full-size automobiles were redesigned, and more than one million Impalas were built for… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Pontiac GTO
The 1970s brought major changes to the automotive industry. The energy crisis signaled the end of high-horsepower big V8 engines as federal emissions mandates took hold. New safety regulations changed the look of new vehicles, with heavy safety bumpers… more»
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Gentleman’s Muscle Car: 1970 Plymouth GTX
They say, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” and so it would seem with the Plymouth GTX. Seeking to copy the success of the wildly popular Pontiac GTO, in production since 1963, Plymouth developed its own intermediate muscle… more»
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Surfers Delight: 1949 Mercury Station Wagon
The all-new 1949 Mercury Station Wagon was no rehash of older pre-war models. Ford and Mercury released the 2-door model with real wood panels but kept the Detroit-built steel bodies. The bodies were sent to the Iron Mountain, Michigan,… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX
Sometimes, the simplest cars offer the most appeal. Today, it seems the new-age collector is obsessed with how many options a car left the factory with. Power features, comfort equipment, luxurious touches – all of it is now used… more»
BF Exclusive: 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
The Dodge Aspen R/T had potential as a performance car; it was relatively light and had plenty of engine bay space for a powerful V8, but between emissions regulations and fuel prices, there wasn’t much hope for Mopar fans… more»
