An unusual and rarely seen-today car, this Fox-body-based 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham was downsized yet again from the previous generation cars, and it’s the last of the Marquis series to be produced – “Grand Marquis” notwithstanding. Looking almost like… more»
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22k Original Miles: 1980 Chrysler Cordoba LS
A redesigned and downsized Chrysler Cordoba emerged in 1980 to begin the model’s second generation, but by this time demand for personal luxury was dwindling and sales fell by nearly half over the previous year’s offering, from just over… more»
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Only 15k Miles? 1971 Oldsmobile 98
The Ninety-Ninety (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line car for 40 years, bested only by Cadillac in terms of luxury in the General Motors fold. Along with the rest of GM’s full-size cars, the 98 was redesigned in 1971 and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme was one of Oldsmobile’s best-selling cars from 1966 to 1997. It was the upscale version of its popular mid-size Cutlass, which itself had begun in the early 1960s on the F-85 compact. All of GM’s intermediates… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
What in the world happened to the driver’s side front fender? That’s probably the first question that comes to mind when checking out this 1967 Chevrolet Impala, and there are a few other unsolved mysteries as well, but if… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Custom Cloud
Automotively, there was little to get excited about as the 1970s progressed. Once iconic performance models had been strangled to the point where they produced more noise than acceleration. Some of the more elegant classics from the era were… more»
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Collector’s Car: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
From 1927 to 1974, the Ambassador was one of the longest-running nameplates in the U.S. auto industry. Beginning with Nash, it survived well past the American Motors merger in 1954 to be the company’s top-of-the-line product. This example from… more»
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Original 425 Dual-Quad: 1964 Buick Riviera
I grew up in a household where Ford products dominated the garage. The mix was eclectic, including a 1957 Thunderbird. Therefore, my passion for classics wearing the Blue Oval is understandable. However, if you believe my favorite Personal Luxury… more»
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Grandpa’s Garage Find: 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Remember when these dinosaurs roamed the Earth? For those of us of a certain age, cars like this Chrysler 5th Avenue, the Dodge Diplomat, and countless other big-body Mopar products used to be everywhere. Not anymore, which is why… more»
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Saved at Auction: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Isn’t it amazing that the Maserati Biturbo is still being talked about all these years later? For a car that’s been maligned since pretty much the day it was first sold new in the states, the peak of 80s… more»
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Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown
This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»
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Low Mileage Coupe: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
If you want a sure-fire way to make a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz more attractive, delete two doors. The coupe-bodied Benzes are a fair bit prettier than its sedan counterpart, especially with the disappearing B-pillar that helps to create a truly… more»
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Stunning Tribute: 1937 Bugatti DeLahaye Type 57
Owning a classic Bugatti is an experience reserved for the fortunate few. You could conceivably park a genuine Type 57 in your garage, but you would need to open your wallet and discover a lazy $40 million to make… more»
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Barn Find Grand Tourer: 1983 Porsche 928 S
Ah, the Porsche 928: a car that commands strong money when in minty, low-mileage form, or a project that will go for pennies depending on how rough it is. There’s not much middle ground with these V8-powered grand tourers… more»
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The Ultimate Tribute Car: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was Studebaker’s dream car of the 1960s. It was unique, luxurious, and fast – and may have been a success had anyone other than Studebaker had been behind it. But their financial woes limited production to just… more»
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Triple-Green Luxury: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
Weighing in at more than 4,500 pounds and measuring over eighteen and a half feet long, this 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham comes from a period when size mattered and played a significant role when it came to luxury… more»
