“Cadillac for ’76. You don’t pamper it. It pampers you. Whatever size . . . whatever model you choose. Because every Cadillac comes equipped with Cadillac comfort, convenience and luxury.” So says a 1976 Cadillac brochure, and they’re right…. more»
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Extra Chassis Included: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
When first checking out this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, my initial thought was it’s probably worth saving but would likely be a major ordeal and time-consuming task to get this one back on the road. While the car’s indeed going… more»
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No Rush to Sell: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL pops up surprisingly often as a barn find project, especially among other variations of Mercedes drop-tops. You could likely fall down quite a rabbit hole in terms of the “why” factor, from perhaps more families holding… more»
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Two Zephyr Deal: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan and Parts Car
Amid the Great Depression, the management of the Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company took an incredible risk. With sales of the hand-built Model K lagging, Edsel Ford and his team designed and built one of the most… more»
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Future Ghostbusters Tribute? 1959 Cadillac-Superior Hearse
With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive! 1967 Dodge Charger
Who remembers “The Dodge Rebellion” commercials from the 1960s? That’s when Chrysler stepped up its game to attract more youthful buyers to its products and Dodge led the way as the “performance division” of the company. The new-for-1966 Charger… more»
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Custom-Built for Peter Sellers: 1977 Range Rover
Actor Peter Sellers, famous for his Inspector Clouseau role in The Pink Panther, commissioned English coachbuilders Wood & Pickett to customize this 1977 Range Rover for him. Apparently, he was quite the automobile connoisseur. He took delivery in 1979,… more»
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Barn Find Buick: 1976 Buick Riviera
“There are two types of automobiles that stir and inspire man’s love of car. The road car, with all its fun-to-drive potential; and the luxury car with all its opulence.” So pontificates a brochure for the 1977 Buick Riviera…. more»
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Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»
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42k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ represents the style and luxury available to buyers in the mid 1970’s. This car was recently traded in to the seller and has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is painted in… more»
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Rebuilt 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On two occasions (1959-60 and 1969-72), Chevrolet elected to brand its full-size station wagons separate from sedans and hardtops. Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala, and the Kingswood Estate was equal to a Caprice. This 1969 Kingswood Estate… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»
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Jeeves, Fetch My Wheels: 1995 Bentley Continental R
Tipster TJ lobs a softball at us, tempting the “Grey Poupon” joke to roll off the keyboard. I’m not biting, though it’s hard to resist when you’re looking at a luxury barge called a 1995 Bentley Continental R. Somebody… more»
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Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»
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Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»
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Only 43k Miles! 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Custom Cruiser was the station wagon equivalent of a cross between the Delta 88 and Olds 98 in terms of trim. This 1983 edition would be on par with the full-size Chevy Caprice… more»
