The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
What Could Have Been: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker was one of the most storied automobile brands of the 20th Century, but as an independent manufacturer, they found it difficult to compete. And especially after the ill-fated merger with Packard in the mid-1950s. One of the highlights… more»
Custom Camper Included! 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria
Other than the Skyliner with the see-through roof, the Crestline Victoria was Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1954. This beautiful survivor sports coral and white paint which conveniently matches (or vice versa) the Kom-Pak Sportsman camper that comes in tow…. more»
Luxury Meets Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet got into the personal luxury car market in 1970 with the new Monte Carlo. It was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix with some visual nods to the mid-size Chevelle. 97% of the new… more»
Older Restomod: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s entry-level, full-size station wagon from 1952 to 1974. It was a no-nonsense people mover that often came with few frills. If you needed a wagon to go camping or fishing or deliver groceries, the… more»
Nicest One Left? 1966 Ford LTD
In 1965, Ford decided to give buyers of its full-size cars a luxury option and dubbed it the Galaxie 500 LTD. Its ride quality and quietness were advertised to be better than that of a Rolls-Royce. The idea worked… more»
Patina Rat Rod: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet gave its popular compact the Chevy II a facelift in 1966 and sales improved by more than 50,000 units. And the Nova Super Sport could be had with some power under the hood, like the 275 hp 327… more»
Same Owner Since New: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors will step outside of its comfort zone from time to time and introduce a product different than the others in its portfolio. One example is the 1960 Chevy Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Another is the… more»
16k Mile Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The 88 (aka Eighty-Eight) was a journeyman car for Oldsmobile, included in the lineup from 1949 to 1999. It carried several pre-fixes, such as Dynamic, Deluxe, Super, Rocket, Jetstar, Delmont, and Delta. The latter was perhaps used most often,… more»
$100 Million Look: 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer
As the 1950s rolled along, Chrysler Corp. was infused with fresh capital (thanks to a loan from Prudential) which enabled a redesign for its automobiles in 1955. Advertising would include referencing the car as having the “Hundred Million Dollar… more»