The United States was set to celebrate its Bicentenary in 1976, but Chevrolet started the party early by releasing the Spirit of America options package across various badges in 1974. The Impala was one of the beneficiaries, but the… more»
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1 Owner 30 Years: 1991 Volvo 940 SE
Despite being the sort of car people hold onto for multiple generations, we rarely get to see older Volvos in survivor-grade condition. They are never outright abused, but it does seem like because of their reliability, they get band-aid… more»
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27 Feet of Luxury: 1959 Cadillac Stretch Limo
If a 1959 Cadillac wasn’t long enough, this one (probably a Series 62) is said to measure 27 feet. That’s because it’s been converted into a stretch limousine. The work appears to be more recent than having been done… more»
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30K Miles Of Super! 1950 Buick Riviera
What a find T.J. has uncovered for us! This 1950 Buick Super “Riviera” is claimed to be a former museum piece with only 30K miles of experience. Consider it for a moment; it’s over three-quarters of a century old,… more»
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Low Mile 440: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Some cars come under the heading of “seemed like a good idea at the time.” Such is the case with this 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, it was designed to provide the company with… more»
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454 Power! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible
Along with numerous other GM offerings, the Chevrolet Caprice was heading for a major downsizing in 1977, but it remained large and in charge for ’75 and was still available with big-block power. This one seems to tick all… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
When the Lincoln Mark VIII debuted, it showcased the flexibility captured within the big-body sedan’s massive redesign. It was no longer simply a dressy version of the Thunderbird, or a step up from a Mustang with leather seats. It… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
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Rare Working A/C! 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Last week I reviewed this 1954 Lincoln Capri, and initially questioned its Lincoln “uniqueness” or its potential similarity to a Mercury Monterey. Well, that thought quickly dissipated under the weight of the review. So, now, I’d like to take… more»
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8k-Mile Time Capsule: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
It took a few years (and lots of Mustangs produced) before the suits at Ford Motor Company okayed the production of its cousin, the Mercury Cougar. It made its debut for the 1967 model year (the same year the… more»
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1 of 73: 1988 Avanti II Convertible
When Studebaker ceased U.S. auto production in late 1963 (1964 model year), the innovative Avanti went with it after less than 5,000 units. Two Studebaker dealers didn’t want that to happen and continued the car forward as the Avanti… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1966 Buick Electra 225
The Electra served as Buick’s top-of-the-line flagship model throughout its entire history, which was a rather long run that lasted from 1959 through 1990, so it was always an elite luxury offering no matter what time period drivers got… more»
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8-Lug Barn Find: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
When Pontiac revealed its 1962 lineup, a new entry that combined high performance and luxury was a welcome newcomer on the roster: the Grand Prix. The car evolved from there and became a permanent fixture at Pontiac dealers almost… more»
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Bigger Than Life: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
How much of an impact did the 1973 OPEC oil embargo have on the sale of big cars in the mid-1970s? Well, in the case of the Chevrolet Caprice, sales dropped from 250,000 units to 150,000 in just two… more»
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Gorgeous 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label
“Socially,” the owner says, “this car will change your life!” Who could deny that? It’s a Red Label 2000 Bentley Arnage Turbo, and you can buy it here on Craigslist in Santa Monica, California for a paltry $19,999—the price… more»
