I remember seeing my first ad for the new GMC Jimmy. Jimmy? Wha? I knew a few friends that gave their dogs “human” names, such as Zeke, or Bob, but giving an SUV the name of Jimmy? Well, apparently… more»
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Super-Looking SuperCab: 1987 Ford F250 Lariat XLT 4×4
I don’t know about you, but I can just feel the cold when I look at that backdrop of a snowy, wintery Idaho farm field. I’m guessing this Ford F250 was quickly whisked back into its garage where it’s… more»
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Fun In The Sun: Rare 1965 Jeep CJ-6A Tuxedo Park Mark IV
This one caught my eye because you don’t expect to see the words “Jeep” and “Tuxedo” used in the same sentence, much less in an actual Jeep model name. The Jeep CJ-6A Tuxedo Park Mark IV is a mouthful…. more»
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Sleek and Sensational: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
UPDATE – We featured this sleek ’67 Buick Riviera GS in August and it’s being listed for sale again. Maybe this time around it’ll find a new home. The seller shares a bit more information in the new post… more»
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Preservation Award Winner: 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
“Cadillac for 1977: The next generation of the luxury car.” Cadillac celebrated its 75th Anniversary by rolling the dice, holding its breath, and introducing a new downsized “Standard of the (Changing) World” luxury car. Maybe the proper corporate terminology… more»
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20 Years In Storage: 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible
You’re looking at Oldsmobile’s most prestigious offering in 1954: the Ninety-Eight Starfire convertible of which only about 6,800 were produced. I’d like to know how many are around today. The seller is very scant with details and the history… more»
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Stunliner: Stunning 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
I’m always fishing around for a good car story. That’s why I like striking up conversations with owners of classic cars because there’s usually an interesting story behind their “pride and joy.” Some, like the owner of this stunning… more»
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One Owner, Low Mileage Cat: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is one of the few automotive nameplates to enjoy a 50-year-run. This well-preserved 1978 example still looks very similar to the first series of the XJ sedan introduced 10 years earlier in 1968. In Jaguar’s case,… more»
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All Original: Barn-Kept 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
There’s still something intriguing about a photograph of a solid-looking, unmolested black Model A Coupe in a barn with just the right amount of dirt, dust, and fingerprints on it. That’s what we appear to have here. What we… more»
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No Reserve, Low-Mileage Red Bird: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Ford resurrected the two-seater Thunderbird concept. Being a huge Baby ‘Bird fan, I was excited to see the T-Bird finally get back to its first generation personal luxury car roots…. more»
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Custom-Colored Coupe: 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop
The cover of the 1955 Packard sales brochure is very understated. There are three color bands, a logo, and type that reads, “The NEW Packard.” It’s a teaser as they say in advertising since the reader has to open… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Even though Cadillac offered buyers a choice of 15 tasteful paint color options in 1951 – from Chester Green to Bolero Maroon – to me, a solid black early 50’s Cadillac will always be the classic color choice. Seventy-one… more»
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In Storage 50 Years! 1952 GMC Suburban Military Ambulance
Did you know that the Chevy Suburban has its own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame? I kid you not. Since 1952 (when it wasn’t called an SUV), GM’s big Suburban has “starred” in over 1,750 movies and… more»
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Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck
About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»
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Happy Holidays! Restored 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
With the holidays rapidly approaching, I’d love to find this ’55 Olds in my garage with a big bow on top of it this Christmas morning. That would be a December to remember for sure. The 98 was the… more»
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1 of 175: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible
Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote a famous poem about Spring being the season of love. Spring was also the time of year when automakers would introduce limited special-edition models to hopefully jazz up the sales force and increase foot traffic… more»
