This 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda – affectionately known as the “Ant Eater” – is one of the more curious automotive exotics made in the last few decades. Originally ostracized for its odd looks and numerous reliability failings, it has… more»
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Hideaway Rear Glass: 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55
In 1962, Mercury introduced the “S” series of performance upgrades to its compact, intermediate, and full-size cars. At the top end, there was the Monterey S-55 which came with a big-block V8, bucket seats, a console, and other high-end/muscle… more»
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Colonnade Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevy’s entrant into the personal luxury car field beginning in 1970. It was redesigned in 1973 (along with all of GM’s mid-size autos) and would buck industry trends in sales during the fuel crisis of… more»
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Fly In-Drive Home! 1982 Mercedes 300 CD
“This is an absolutely beautiful Mercedes Diesel 2-door coupe” so opines the seller of this 1982 300 CD two-door hardtop. Oh yeah, it’s a looker, these two-door models possess some of Mercedes’ finest styling cues. The “D” part of… more»
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Restored Droptop! 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible
When Barn Finds tipster Mitchell G. spotted this 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible here on Craigslist and sent it our way, he posed a topical question that I believe the answer to be yes in my opinion, and that… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1969 Lincoln Continental With 29k Original Miles!
Luxury cars from the 1960s and early 1970s occupy a special spot in the hearts of many enthusiasts. They hail from an era when buyers weren’t concerned about fuel consumption or emission regulations. The primary focus was on unsurpassed… more»
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Grand In Green: 1969 Pontic Grand Prix J
You know how some cars just leave an indelible imprint in your memory? It seems that it usually happens at a young age when minds are impressionable and I know that’s the case for me. When I was in… more»
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No Reserve: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Some classic cars age gracefully, while others suffer a less dignified fate. This 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville falls into the latter category. Despite the ongoing popularity of these cars, I suspect this one’s days of wafting down our… more»
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Firemist Red Metallic Beauty: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It’s the image at the top of the ad here on craigslist that will draw you in. There, you’ll see a menacing burgundy-red 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sitting low to the pavement, sporting a super-wide set of tires on what… more»
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No Reserve Blue Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
In 1966, this self-proclaimed car nerd put together a scrapbook of cars for a cub scouts project. I remember cutting out and pasting in a cool, full-page ’66 T-Bird ad with a blue-clad pilot behind the wheel (and apparently… more»
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Muscled Up Hemi: 1953 Chrysler New Yorker
This! A 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe “Newport” that is absolutely, as good as it gets – it’s a stunningly beautiful automobile. And while it’s not original in every aspect, it does accurately project its 1953 origins. I know… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor! 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
Chrysler sort of rocked the boat for the family-hauler market when it introduced the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager as new 1984 models, not that this was a bad thing other than it did start to challenge the future… more»
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Stunning Museum Find: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
Beauty is a subjective matter. This is especially true in the automotive world. A car that leaves one person feeling weak at the knees may stir no emotions in another. I will bravely state that I believe the First… more»
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Well Kept Sixties Icon: 1963 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
If you are a fan of the cinema, then you are familiar with some of Tinseltown’s real stars: the cars. In Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” one of the stars was a cream-colored 1966 Cadillac Coupe… more»
