For the second half of the 20th Century, the Eldorado was Cadillac’s “halo” car and was usually the priciest model right behind the factory limousine. In 1956, the cars carried their own unique rear sheet metal, and a hardtop… more»
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1 of 1,552: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged!
The Avanti is one of those cars that you have to wonder how successful it could have been if Studebaker had stayed afloat. Sure, there was the reincarnated Avanti II, but they were mostly powered by Chevrolet V8s. This… more»
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One Family Owned: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Six-Window Sedan
Bullet taillights and fins large enough to pose a threat to low-flying aircraft? That can only mean one thing. Our feature car is a 1959 Cadillac. More specifically, it is a Series 62 Six-Window Sedan. That it has belonged… more»
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Posh Project: 1964 Imperial Crown
“The incomparable Imperial for 1964 is more than a new car. It is a totally new concept of what a fine car ought to be. It is the largest car built in America – and it has comforts, luxuries… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac faced the most significant challenge in its history during the 1970s. The company had developed a reputation for successfully producing large and luxurious vehicles offering almost unparalleled comfort and isolation from the outside world. However, the rise of… more»
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Carport Find: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
“This is the Continental Mark V, a worthy successor to the classic Continentals . . . a continuation of the personal car concept originally expressed in Edsel Ford’s Continental and refined in the Continental Mark II . . …. more»
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FWD Muscle: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
If you compiled a list of the most significant cars to roll off production lines in post-war America, several vehicles could be notable inclusions. The original Mustang would be a contender because it was a vehicle that almost singlehandedly… more»
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V12 Not Included: 1948 Lincoln Continental
Regardless of condition, I still think Lincoln’s post-war Continental possessed a menacing look about itself – parts missing, not negating the intensity of its formidable bearing. This 1948 convertible is one of only 452 produced that year (I have… more»
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Bigger Than Ever! 1973 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra (and 225) would become Buick’s most opulent full-size automobile. It held that honor for more than 30 years before the Park Avenue came along. The “225” designation would be coined for the length of… more»
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385 HP Personal Luxury Car: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the introductory year for the front-wheel-drive Toronado and its stunning modern looks. It is listed here on eBay for auction with four days remaining at no reserve. The… more»
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Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
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Paint It Black: 39k-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I recently watched a Chevy Dealers sales slide show for the new 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle and Monte Carlo. (An appropriate pairing since the Monte Carlo shared a bunch of parts from the Chevelle Parts Bin.) The British, semi-stuffy sounding… more»
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More Than a Rolls? 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
Bold seller claims are nothing new in the classic market, with some withstanding scrutiny better than others. Take this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. The seller claims it cost more when it rolled off the showroom floor than an equivalent Rolls-Royce…. more»
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Olds Rocket Power: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was one of Pontiac’s most enduring nameplates, running as a personal luxury car for 40 years. Popular was the Colonnade era of the automobile (1973-77) when GM began eliminating true hardtops while retaining frameless doors. This… more»
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1,300 Mile 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
There is perhaps no more distinct transformation between generations of a mass-produced vehicle than the 3rd-to-4th generation evolution of the Oldsmobile Toronado. The earlier version of Oldsmobile’s two-door was a classic GM product with a half-vinyl top, wire-style hubcaps,… more»
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It’s Topless! 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III
I would say that the majority of modern cars are totally forgettable. They all look alike and mostly live obsequious lives dithering to and fro. Well, that wasn’t the case in 1958 and as proof, I offer this spectacular… more»
