If this 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan is all the seller claims, it is an extraordinary classic. It presents superbly and is said to be a true survivor, with a genuine 24,350 miles on its odometer. It is a… more»
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Raced Once: 1974 Fiat 128
When I was a lad, one of my most prized possessions was a 1:24 scale diecast model of a Fiat 128 Rally Car. It featured big wheels, simulated mud splatters, and I could swap the normal wheels and tires… more»
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Beautiful Breezeway: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom
What caught my attention about this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom, with its “Breezeway” rear window, is that it’s a two-door hardtop; every Breezeway-equipped Merc I can recall encountering was a four-door. No, this two-door subject isn’t rare, it just… more»
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Beefy 430 MEL V8: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»
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V8 Daily Driver: 1967 Dodge Dart 4-Doors
Dodge entered the compact market in 1961 with the Lancer, a variant of the quirky Plymouth Valiant. It wasn’t very successful, so the car was redesigned and given the Dart name, where it flourished through 1976. A redesign came… more»
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Euro-Spec 5-Speed: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz is an easy car to find if you’re simply looking for a summer cruiser or a moderately interesting hobby vehicle. However, these vehicles were effectively the poster child for the thriving gray market industry back in… more»
BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed
Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»
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Baby Bruiser: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
When the captive import pickups started showing up to do battle with the Toyota Hilux, it was a glorious time to be shopping for a light-duty rig. You had numerous options for a compact pickup that was hardly limited… more»
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BF Classified: 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Mercedes-Benz’s R129 SL has aged into one of the great modern-classic roadsters, combining V8 performance, bank-vault build quality, and genuine long-distance comfort. This 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has had just three owners, benefits from a long service history, and presents… more»
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BF Auction: Chevrolet 302ci Small-Block V8
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this engine, so be sure to take another look! One of the greatest challenges faced by some enthusiasts during a project build is selecting something appropriate to slot into their classic’s engine bay…. more»
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Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did. Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»
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Diminutive GT: 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider
The diminutive Fiat Transformabile – designed in-house by Fabio Luigi Rapi and constructed by Pininfarina in tiny quantities – reached six-figure prices in the 2015/6 era, the peak for a broad spectrum of vintage car values. Brimming with quirky… more»
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FREE CAR! 1983 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship automobile for many years, sans the Imperial, which was a separate make in the 1950s-1970s. The cars went on a diet in 1982, as buyers weren’t as enamored with the gas-guzzlers Chrysler had… more»
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Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Oftentimes, you’ll hear me griping about the fact that lawyers and bean counters have sucked the creativity out of the automotive industry. Designers don’t take chances and product managers are afraid to upset the CFO. Hence, we have a… more»
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Impala-based Wagon: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad
The Nomad ended its three-year run in 1957 as a “sport wagon”, with sales falling short of Chevrolet expectations. But the name would live on into the 1970s, as a 4-door family wagon instead. In 1960, the Nomad was… more»
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Needs Finishing: Rare 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code
It’s easy to understand why many consider the 1957 Thunderbird, the last year of the 2-seater “Baby Bird,” as the best of the 3-year series. There was handsome new rear end styling, a bunch of new paint, interior, and… more»
