What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the day. This well-preserved 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is the first year of the 10th-Generation Eldorado that ran through model year 1985. And this downsized Caddy went on… more»
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Grandma Driven: 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Is the fifth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix a future collectible? I have always felt this was a fantastic era of one of Pontiac’s most celebrated nameplates, with killer styling and a ton of technology features that most of the competition… more»
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Rocket 394 Powered Luxury! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Starfire name had been used at Oldsmobile a couple of times before it became a stand-alone model in 1961, first in 1953 as a one-off fiberglass concept car at the Motorama auto show, then as a luxury trim… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1985 Jaguar XJ6
Ah, the Jaguar XJ6. Never has there been a car that was simultaneously so beautiful yet so risky to own. While most cars with horrific reputations for reliability are somewhat over-hyped in terms of just how bad it can… more»
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14k-Mile Survivor! 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The fourth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was truly one of America’s sweethearts, with the personal luxury car managing to sell over 288,000 units during its final year of production in 1977. But when the fifth generation was introduced in ’78,… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
When a vehicle manufacturer finds itself on the financial ropes, the sensible approach is to develop a volume-selling model to help it trade its way out of trouble. Studebaker chose a different route, introducing the Avanti in 1962 as… more»
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1950 Chrysler Windsor With “Presto-Matic”
THIS is a Chrysler! I have opined before about the events that have reduced this iconic brand, and corporate namesake, to a minivan and an eighteen-year-old four-door sedan several times before. Yes, it’s a bit of a rant, but… more»
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Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
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Rare D-500 Powered 1961 Dodge Polara Convertible!
1961 didn’t go down as a very good year for Dodge, with overall sales plummeting more than half from the previous year, pushing the company from sixth down to ninth place in the U.S. market. But fast-forward more than… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Buick Riviera
I’m sure we all have a dream garage that we’d filled with classic cars if we had the space and available funds. Mine would include a ’66 Mustang GT Fastback, but I wouldn’t hesitate to park a First Generation… more»
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1967 Buick Riviera GS With 7,972 Original Miles!
Classic cars with extraordinarily low mileage claims will always ignite debate, and I expect the situation to be no different with this 1967 Buick Riviera GS. Its presentation seems faultless and is in keeping with the seller’s claim that… more»
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Rare Factory Sunroof: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The original two-seater Thunderbird will always be my favorite car. It is just so beautifully proportioned and styled. Even as a little kid in the 1960’s, whenever I saw one on the street or passing by, it got my… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the new Chevy Monte Carlo was sometimes referred to as a “Gentlemen’s Chevelle” but it was really based on the Pontiac Grand Prix platform. It was quite successful and remained in the GM portfolio through 2007… more»
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Bisected Demonstrator: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
The word “half” doesn’t necessarily conjure up negative connotations in most conversations, as asking for half a cup of coffee or buying a half-loaf of bread isn’t a bad thing. But when it comes to vehicles, a whole car… more»
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Muscle Car With Style: 1971 Buick GS 455
The Gran Sport was Buick’s version of the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS, or Oldsmobile 4-4-2 in the 1960s and 1970s. And, due to Buick’s place in the GM hierarchy, it was the most luxurious or well-equipped of those mid-size… more»
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454-Powered 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Barn Find
The last time a Chevy Monte Carlo could be ordered as a Super Sport with a big-block 454 cubic inch V8 was in 1971. While the SS would return in 1983-88 as the rear-wheel drive versions of the car… more»
