General Motors sold a boatload of personal luxury cars in the 1980s, including the Pontiac Grand Prix. But these were rear-wheel-drive automobiles that liked gasoline, so front-wheel drive was the way of the future. Enter the seller’s 1987 Grand… more»
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All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942. It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»
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Well-Documented 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Being an avid old-car hobbyist leads one down the most random avenues for daydreaming. In the case of this Thunderbird, we know that the original owner was one Mr. Denhart of San Diego, California, who on July 29, 1965,… more»
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37k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
For five decades (1946 to 1996), the Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s largest and most luxurious automobile. It reached epic proportions from 1971 to 1976 before the need for better fuel economy finally led to downsizing. This 1974 Regency… more»
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400-4V Running Project: 1977 Dodge Charger SE
Some cars go a lifetime without ever changing their personalities or purposes, but the Dodge Charger isn’t one of them. For many enthusiasts, the most beloved era in the car’s history is probably the second-generation period, from 1968 through… more»
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Triple Finned Chrysler Package Deal
Chrysler redesigned its cars in 1960, treating them to unibody construction (was that a treat given their propensity to rust?). From 1959 to 1961, the Windsor was the entry-level model (the name was retired in the U.S. after 1961)…. more»
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI
There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1950 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille debuted in 1949 as a top trim package on the Series 62 Cadillacs. That included the Coupe DeVille, which was one of the first pillarless 2-door hardtops. These cars became a series of their own later in… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Hawks were a series of Studebaker and – for one year – Packard automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. One of the earliest was the Golden Hawk, a 2-door hardtop that had a run of three years (1956… more»
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Cheap Wheels Drop-Top: 1998 Chrysler Sebring
The Sebring was a mid-size entry from Chrysler, offered in the second half of the 1990s and the first decade of the new century. A popular convertible was in the mix, based on the Cirrus and built in Mexico…. more»
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A Rarely Seen Grand Touring Car: 1980 Porsche 928
The original concept for the Porsche 928 was to create a luxurious grand touring car that would take the brand beyond its rear-engined, air-cooled legacy. A luxurious steed for the well-heeled enthusiast who prefers rapid travel. While the finished… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis
Tri-tone paint right from the 1956 brochure makes this 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis Hard Top stand out in a crowd, and a first-generation hemi’ V8 backs up that style with performance. This Rapid City, South Dakota… more»
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A Car for Kings: 1962 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe
I don’t know about you, but if I can’t get a Philips 45 rpm record player in my Maserati 5000 GT… well, I’m sending it back to the factory. And if I were the Aga Kahn – former owner… more»
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1 Owner Survivor: 1987 Jaguar XJ6
I always get a kick out of seeing classic cars at an everyday used car dealership. It all goes back to seeing a gorgeous Porsche 928 at a local used car lot when I was a young’un in Poughkeepsie,… more»
