Lee Iacocca was a flawed genius. The man credited with the success of the First Generation Mustang and the ability to drag Chrysler from the financial quicksand with the K-Car Platform viewed the car sitting in this garage as… more»
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Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)
Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1979 Chrysler 300
Chrysler Corporation was almost down for the count in 1979. There are many reasons for their financial dismay, but the real story is what they did to combat their troubles. Besides developing new front-wheel drive compacts such as the… more»
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Pre-Production Example? 1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera
Some cars are genuine mystery machines, posing as many questions as they answer. Such is the case with this 1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. The seller purchased the vehicle for his aging father, but he has reached the point where… more»
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Canadian Find! 1986 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National was created in 1982 to celebrate the company’s then-recent success in auto racing, particularly NASCAR. Until 1986, Grand National identity would be a part of the nomenclature in the Winston Cup Series. Mostly, these would… more»
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Police Interceptor Package: 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
Ah, the Panther Platform: has there ever been a car that has been so synonymous with so many things? From police cars to taxicabs to the vehicle of choice for 80s gumshoes, the Crown Victoria has earned its place… more»
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Mystery Bonus! 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat personal luxury car in 1955, the Thunderbird. It sold reasonably well, but the bean counters thought it could do better with a back seat added. So, the auto was redesigned to seat four passengers, and… more»
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410 Miles! 1995 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
When it comes to low mileage vehicles, most of us would agree that anything below 25,000 on a vehicle over 10 years of age would qualify. However, it takes some very real effort to keep that odometer reading well… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
I have always been a student of automotive history, spending my downtime reading and absorbing information to improve my knowledge. One of the most fascinating topics is model names. One former Ford executive described devising names as one of… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
We have recently seen a few examples of the Chevrolet Impala SS cross our desks at Barn Finds, with most rolling off the line during the halcyon days of the 1960s. Chevrolet revived the badge during the 1990s, with… more»
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Original 348: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
A celebrity ownership history poses a unique challenge with classic cars. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether it adds to a vehicle’s potential value or if it merely provides an interesting sidebar to that car’s story. I tend… more»
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Afterlife: 1970 Avanti II 350 Chevy V8
The Avanti is one of those rare automobiles that has an afterlife. When Studebaker shut down U.S. production in late 1963, the then-new Avanti was considered a goner. That was until two Studebaker dealers stepped up and bought the… more»
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
Technically, it is a “Fleetwood” Eldorado, although we rarely hear that today. The 1971 and 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorados replaced the DeVille-based Fleetwood coupe and convertible when the DeVille was redesigned for 1971. This 1971 Cadillac “Fleetwood” Eldorado convertible… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Some cars are created with a focus on performance, while others cocoon their occupants in luxury and comfort. However, a third group combines the best of both worlds. Such is the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS. It… more»
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A Good Deal? 36,000-Mile 1984 Buick Riviera
“The original Riviera was designed to be a personal luxury car. In the intervening two decades, that singular concept has remained unchanged. The car makes a forceful statement about you. The looks are classic. Elegant.” So says a 1984… more»
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Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»
