In the mid-1970s, one of the hottest cars on the market (sales-wise) was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This was when many buyers were downsizing their transportation needs for better fuel economy, yet the Monte Carlo was as big as… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo, or GT, was the final incarnation of Studebaker’s Hawk series. It was the product of a company teetering on the edge of oblivion, but it still provided buyers with excellent luxury and performance. Our feature car,… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Pontiac 6000 STE
When it debuted, the Pontiac 6000 STE was a serious contender for anyone considering buying a sports sedan. The Special Touring Edition featured a high-output engine, a sport suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and performance tires. You don’t see these… more»
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Champagne Long Roof: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The W123 series Mercedes-Benz remains one of the most recognizable classics of the modern era, with its handsome styling and ridiculously overbuilt qualities. The wagon body has long been a favorite of anyone who enjoys a good “long roof”… more»
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Rare 2-Door: 1957 Cadillac Edorado Seville
While many enthusiasts focus on the Biarritz as one of the rarest Cadillacs produced in 1957, the Eldorado Seville doesn’t trail far behind. The company only produced 2,100 examples, and our feature car is a beauty. Faulting its presentation… more»
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1 of 358: 1971 Buick Skylark GS-350
The Skylark-based Gran Sport (or GS) was Buick’s mid-size muscle car in the 1960s and 1970s. With rising insurance premiums, big-block motors were starting to fall out of favor in the early 1970s. Which explains why nearly two-thirds of… more»
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1966 Buick Riviera Barn Find
The Buick Riviera was one of General Motors’ first personal luxury cars, hitting the scene in 1963. It would be a fixture for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The automobile got its first redesign in 1966… more»
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Stored 40 Years: Running 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix is best known as Pontiac’s entry into the personal luxury car market. First and second-generation of the Grand Prix used the same platform as other full-size Pontiacs, shifting to a mid-size body in 1969. Styling was… more»
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454 V8 Sleeper? 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sharing its platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix, the Chevy Monte Carlo debuted as a personal luxury car in 1970. And was an instant success. For the first two years, a Monte Carlo SS was offered and a 454… more»
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Driveway Find: 1967 Buick Wildcat
Want to go off the grid of 60s classics just a touch? Then how about looking past the Chevy and Dodge nameplate and plunk yourself down in a Buick? This 1967 Wildcat, seen here on craigslist, might just be… more»
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Three-Row Traveler: 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon
If you’re longing for some nostalgia from the days when automakers offered station wagon availability on their flagship models, this 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon here on Craigslist might be right up your alley. The Monaco received a new… more»
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455 V8 & Swivel Seats: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30
This 1975 Hurst Olds W-30 is located in Palatine, Illinois. It is listed here on eBay in an online auction that ends in 2 days. The car is currently bid to $18,500. Oldsmobile was fortunate to team up with… more»
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Just Out of the Barn: 1954 DeSoto Firedome
Chrysler’s DeSoto brand was still hanging in there in 1952 when the Firedome models were introduced. They would hold various positions in the DeSoto line-up, beginning with the top series through 1955. They were big, boxy-looking cars that would… more»
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24k Miles? 1972 Mercury Monterey
During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950. By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»
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Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron
With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»
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30k Creampuff: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
The New Yorker formed an integral piece of the Chrysler puzzle for almost six decades. It represented luxurious motoring for its owner and featured some fascinating design concepts. This 1979 New Yorker is a two-owner survivor with 30,000 miles… more»
