When you’re actively in the market for a tri-five project, it’s not uncommon for various obstacles to pop up during the search, as many of these cars seem to be plagued with rust issues or have already gotten modifications… more»
Luxury Cars
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V12 Six-Speed: 1991 BMW 850i
One of the rarer BMW models sold in the last 30 years is the car you’re staring at here: a V12-powered, six-speed manual equipped E31 coupe. Otherwise known as an 850i, this three pedal-equipped example is one of less… more»
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One Family Owned: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor can be difficult, but it is the one taken by the owners of this 1976 Pontiac… more»
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21k Miles? 1979 Lincoln Versailles
With an exterior that closely resembled a glorified Granada, the Lincoln Versailles had a relatively short shelf life, with manufacturing lasting only from the 1977 to 1980 model years. The car did get a modified roofline for 1979 that… more»
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25k Documented Miles: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
There has long been discussion about which company sets the standard in luxury car production. Some nominate Cadillac, while others prefer Lincoln. Bentley is a strong contender, but many believe Rolls-Royce deserves that crown. In a world of mass… more»
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Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»
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Future Collectible: 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
The W140-chassis offered by Mercedes-Benz in both coupe and sedan form represents one of the company’s high watermarks of the last three decades. However, vehicles from this era are generally not sought after due to the cost to maintain… more»
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Low Mileage B Body: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Finding what you consider to be a forever car and then realizing life has different plans for us is a familiar tale in this hobby. The seller of this claimed low mileage Dodge Magnum indicates he didn’t expect to… more»
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California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
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Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 V8
This reminds me that I need to fill our birdfeeders. If you want to stand out from the crowd, it’s hard not to with a two-door personal luxury car with this classic and unusual bird beak front-end design. This… more»
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Rare Crown Coupe Package: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba seemed to have a promising future when it was introduced as a 1975 model, back in the days of a thriving personal luxury coupe market, but by ’78 sales were declining and the Ricardo Montalban endorsed… more»
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50k-Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car
In a period when downsizing was the norm and cars measuring over 19 feet long were fading fast, Lincoln proved there was still demand in the late seventies for a large sedan delivering 13 MPG, or 15 with the… more»
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Donation Car: 1990 Cadillac Allante
When a car slides down the slippery slope of going from expensive luxury car to cheap project, it raises all sorts of questions: was it a garbage car to begin with? Was it unfairly maligned from new? Or is… more»
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Top Shelf Toyota! V12 1997 Toyota Century
The perfect present for the car enthusiast who has “everything,” this immaculate 1997 Toyota Century could be the most unusual car in your neighborhood. The Irmo, South Carolina classic boasts a V12 engine and enough buttons and wood trim… more»
