It’s been a few minutes since I posted here, and I apologize for the temporary hiatus. Life just got busy, as it can happen on occasion. Well, I was happy to see this barn find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»
Luxury Cars
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Rare Sundance Edition: 1974 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size automobile. It was based on the B-bodied platform that supported the Belvedere, Coronet, Charger, and other of Chrysler’s intermediate products. From 1971 to the end of the series in… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
Update 08/31/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to take a second swing at selling their beloved classic when they don’t taste success the first time, and such is the case with this 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. We last saw… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1969 Mercury Marauder Z-100
Mercury revived the Marauder name in 1969 after a three-year market absence as its contender in the Personal Luxury Car segment. It was big and powerful, and the styling gave the latest offering a sense of presence. Our feature… more»
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R1 Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
When the Avanti debuted in the Fall of 1962, it was supposed to be the “halo car” that would put Studebaker back on the map. But production delays and a lack of overall sales led to its demise in… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1948 Cadillac Sedan
Nineteen forty eight was a transitional year for Cadillac; it was the first year for the tiny, stylish fins inspired by the Lockheed P-38 “Lightning,” and it was the last year for the 346 cubic-inch Cadillac flathead V8. Harley… more»
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One Family Owned? 30k Mile 1982 Cadillac Eldorado
I don’t think I’m offering any illuminating wisdom when I say that, according to everything I’ve read and heard, buying any Cadillac with a 4100 V8 is a dicey proposition. Cadillac first offered the engine in 1982, which just… more»
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Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»
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Older Body, New Chassis: Brewster Bodied 1938 Buick
One of the more interesting aspects of prewar automobile production was the use of coachbuilders to craft bodies for high-end classics. The deal was you selected a chassis from a builder like Packard, Duesenberg, or Rolls Royce. These chassis… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Nissan 280ZX
“No reserve” can be a thrill – or, in the case of this 1980 Nissan 280ZX, a conundrum. Is there enough value in this ZX to make it worth the price? Nissan launched the 280ZX (aka, S130) in response… more»
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One-Family-Owned Survivor: 1982 Dodge Mirada CMX
Before looking it up just now, I did not know that the word “mirada” is Spanish for “look.” I’m sure there are nuances to how the word is used in conversation, but in essence this is a Dodge Look,… more»
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Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar
Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one. That’s the case with this… more»
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Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»
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Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»
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392 Hemi FirePower: 1958 Chrysler 300D
Chrysler buyers who chose the New Yorker in the late fifties were treated to both luxury galore along with that beautiful Virgil Exner styling, but those who wanted to take things up to an even higher level opted for… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250C
UPDATE—We are relisting this Mercedes. The seller discovered the car wouldn’t start after the previous auction ended. We and the seller agreed that it needed to be as presented, so he has now done the work to ensure it… more»
