In the 1970s, several car makers were gaining traction in the flourishing luxury car niche. Mercedes’ W116 S-class, BMW’s E9 series, Jaguar’s XJs, and American models from Cadillac and Lincoln were selling for premium prices, helping fund growth at… more»
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Highly Original: 1961 Chrysler New Yorker
1961 may have been the first year of President Kennedy’s “New Frontier,” but at the Chrysler Corporation, 1961 marked the last year of Virgil Exner’s finned “Forward Look” styling. For 1962, the now-outdated fins would be gone and the… more»
Seller Lost Interest: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Ford Fairlane had a new platform in 1970, that model year would be the nameplate’s swan song. The Fairlane debuted in the mid-1950s, but by 1968 had taken a backseat to the Torino moniker. The seller has… more»
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Rare Triple Black: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Epilogue Edition
Volkswagen sold over twenty-one million examples of its Beetle before production ended in 2003. Therefore, it seems odd to describe any as rare. However, this 1979 Super Beetle Cabriolet is the exception to that rule. It is an Epilogue… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
Even a relatively “pedestrian” vehicle can turn heads if its appearance is good enough. Take this 1986 Pontiac Bonneville as an example. It is not the most desirable classic on the planet, but with 19,000 miles on the clock… more»
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Citron Yella 6-Pack: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was born in 1968 as a budget muscle car companion to Plymouth’s Road Runner. For its first three years, the Super Bee was based on the Coronet 2-door coupe and hardtop. However, there was no such… more»
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Long-Stored Diesel: 1979 Volkswagen Dasher
The sad truth about interesting cars is that no matter incredible their survival is, this doesn’t automatically translate to significant desirability. Still, we have to give credit where credit is due when a car seemingly survives against all odds… more»
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Low Rider Sedan? 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “batwing” Chevrolets of 1960-61 were replaced by a toned-down design in 1961, which was deployed through 1964. The Bel Air continued as the mid-tier model, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. This 4-door edition from ’64 appears to… more»
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Higher Miles: Nice 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The popular rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme bowed out in 1988. But not before its front-wheel drive replacement was introduced. First available only as a coupe, a 4-door sedan and a convertible were added later. We owned a 1990… more»
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35K Miles? 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop
Oldsmobile asked potential buyers a very direct question in 1976: “Can we build one for you?” Unfortunately, in the case of this Delta 88 Hardtop Sedan (although that’s an oxymoron, it’s Oldsmobile’s term), only 17,115 buyers took them up… more»
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7 Passenger Long Roof: 1993 Volvo 240
One of the harder vehicles to price correctly is the best version of a model of which there are hundreds of decent drivers still for sale at a given moment. The Volvo 240 is incredibly durable and loved by… more»
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Cheap Running Project: 1987 Yugo GV
While numerous automobile owners have less-than-fond memories of particular makes or models they’ve owned in the past, Yugo seems to be one of the brands with a reputation for displeasing U.S. consumers about as much as any, with previous… more»
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Rare Indy Edition: 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado
I can probably use a musical analogy to explain where this 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado fits into the big picture. An Indianapolis 500 Pace Car is like a legendary band. It hits center stage, wows the audience, receiving rapturous… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
Chrysler’s K-Car platform was one of the most versatile in automotive history. It saw service in many forms, including as the foundation for this 1985 LeBaron Convertible. Its various owners have meticulously maintained this survivor, and it has only… more»
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California Prospector: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger
The Dodge Ramcharger, like the Ford Bronco and Chevrolet K5 Blazer, enjoys a certain level of stability in the collector vehicle market. These older trucks are highly capable machines even to this day when put to the task of… more»
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Patina’d Shorty Van: 1975 Chevrolet G10
There was a time in our culture when bigger wasn’t always better. These days, your average parking lot has row upon row of extended wheelbase Lincoln Navigators and GMC Suburbans, with their rear ends dangling out of parking spaces… more»
