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 For 1962, the now-outdated fins would be gone and the… more»
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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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Series III Project: 1976 Aston Martin V8
There are some cars you simply don’t associate with being a project. Due to collectability, scarcity, value, or all of the above, the vehicle just seems like it could never be treated as someone’s cheaply modified project. This 1976… more»
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Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
If you relish the prospect of slipping behind the wheel of a 1960s classic featuring the effortless power and torque of a big-block V8, this 1969 Chevrolet Caprice deserves a close look. It spent decades in storage, but the… more»
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Bonn(eville) Find: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe
What I wouldn’t give for a nice, big storage building like the one this 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe is parked in. High and dry, with more than enough room for all kinds of toys. This Bonneville Coupe is listed… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG
A few months back, an ad popped up for a 1982 Mercedes 500SL barn find. Since we enjoy this era of SLs and grey-market examples don’t show up here in Idaho often, we had to go take a look…. more»
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19k Miles: 2-Owner 1990 Avanti 4-Door
Although the original Studebaker Avanti barely lasted two years, its independent successor – the Avanti II – lived on for another three decades. After Studebaker collapsed in South Bend, a couple of dealers pooled their resources, bought some equipment… more»
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One Family Owned: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Non-enthusiasts sometimes struggle to understand how a classic car can become a cherished family member. However, it happens, and choosing to part with that vehicle can be a genuinely wrenching experience. However, that moment has come for this 1962… more»
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Henry County Coupe: 1976 Ford Granada
The Granada was initially conceived as the successor to the Maverick. And it was introduced while the latter was still in production. The Maverick continued to attract buyers as a bargain compact, so the Granada became the premium offering…. more»
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28k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Gran Torino
The third generation of the Ford Torino arrived in 1972 and ran through 1976, after which the mid-size cars were rebranded. The 1975 editions would be little changed and gained catalytic converters like every other production American-built automobile. The… more»
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Big Block Beauty: 1975 Buick Riviera
For fans of the Buick Riviera, I’m curious if the fourth-generation examples might be the most misunderstood of the bunch, at least up to that point. However, that’s just my opinion, and it has nothing to do with the… more»
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1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe
19 feet of elegance and luxury, this 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe appears to be a gem in what I believe is Nordic Blue. The last of the big Olds Ninety-Eights, this ’72 model is around five inches shorter… more»
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Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1990 Lincoln Town Car 302 V8
The seller has this 1990 Lincoln Town Car listed as an “Executive Series,” but the base trim level wouldn’t reportedly be known as the Executive Series until the 1991 model year, although it first shows up as such in… more»
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First-Year Model: 1959 Ford Galaxie
For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production. Introduced as a ’59 model,… more»
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Classic Land Yacht: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
As a Rockford Files fan of long standing, ever since I watched old reruns after school in the early ’90s, this 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe makes me think of one thing: bad guys. I’m not so interested that I’m going… more»
