When you see an enthusiast vehicle pop up from your hometown, it tends to spark some additional interest. I can’t explain it; maybe it’s curiosity about whether you know the owner or once passed by the car when it… more»
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Rare G-Body: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Americana
Even in base form, the fifth-generation Grand Prix was an attractive automobile, especially from 1981 onward, after Pontiac revised the sheet metal, improving looks and aerodynamics. As popular as these cars were, I don’t recall there being many special… more»
Drop-Top Pony: 1972 Ford Mustang
It’s hard to believe that the 1971- 73 Ford Mustangs were based on the original 1965 versions. They had grown in size and weight (some 800 lbs.) in just a few years. A diet was on its way in… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1964 Rambler American 330
After the merger between Nash and Hudson in 1954, the resulting American Motors revived the compact Rambler in 1958 as the American. The automobile remained an AMC fixture through 1969 as the last car in their portfolio to carry… more»
50-Year Basement Find! 1953 MG TD
In 1953, anyone owning an MG TD was cool. Even though it looked “old” compared to modern vehicles, the TD captured the attention of many Americans (of the 29,664 produced, 23,488 were exported to the US). This car was… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1983 Triking Type-1
An exposed 1,000cc Moto Guzzi V-twin is a good way to make sure nobody mistakes this for an ordinary sports car. With two front wheels, one at the rear, and a compact open cockpit between them, this 1983 Triking… more»
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Rotary Power: 1974 Suzuki RE5
A three-year wonder (wait, that didn’t rhyme), Suzuki’s innovative, stylish, quirky, sleek, somewhat space-age rotary-powered 500-cc bike wasn’t a big seller, and it’s rare to see today. This 1974 Suzuki RE5 is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canada’s beautiful… more»
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Same Family 46 Years: 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived nameplate within Mercury. In 1961, it was the baseline full-size model; then in 1962 and 1963 it was a mid-size like the Ford Fairlane. Then it was gone. The seller has a 2-door Meteor… more»
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GTO Trim Package: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
Market shifts buffeted the Ventura’s niche throughout its existence. Its first incarnation as a premium trim level on the Catalina, a full-sized cruiser, lasted until 1970. By then, smaller imports were swarming our roads, sparking platform downsizing across all… more»
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Quirky Japanese Classic: 1987 Nissan Be-1
Nissan rode the retro wave in the 1980s, with the Pike Factory producing some genuinely quirky vehicles. They all shared one common characteristic: They were small by any measure. The first to emerge was the 1987 Nissan Be-1, a… more»
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Custom Paint: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Some enthusiasts avoid unfinished projects, fearing what might lie beneath the sparkling paint. They question the build quality and whether the future holds nasty surprises that could cost a fortune to fix. I understand those sentiments, but my instincts… more»
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Slanted Headlights! 1960 Lincoln Continental
“Slant-Eyed Monster” was the nickname of the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals in Ford’s design studios. To me, the cars looked like a big Japanese insect heading your way from a 1950s B-grade movie. And yet, the Edsel and its “horse… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1934 Dodge Deluxe
Finding a classic with almost a century under its belt and only 48,000 miles on the clock is a rare treat, but those are the claims the seller makes about this 1934 Dodge Deluxe. It presents impressively as a… more»
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Just Add Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad
With the difficult, expensive engineering work complete, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad offers a tantalizing prospect for potential buyers. The deal doesn’t include the existing blown V8, but the bulletproof drivetrain lets buyers add the engine of their choice,… more»
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Driver Quality: 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe
Here’s one we haven’t covered often: a 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe. When I first spied this listing, courtesy of Rocco B., I didn’t immediately recognize it – the front-end styling really threw me off! Anyway, this resident of North… more»
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Euro Ford Barn Find: 1985 Merkur XR4Ti
This is one of those cars that I find enormously cool, but would struggle to justify the restoration of. But when you see it sitting here, covered in dust but also preserved to a degree that they rarely appear… more»
