To improve the sales of an already popular car, Chevrolet created the Custom Coupe edition of the Impala in 1968. Essentially, they took the formal roof of the Caprice and lent the Impala name to it. It was an… more»
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Sophistication to Spare: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Every time I see another one of these, I like them more. This is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Mark Sturgeon has his eye on the auction websites and found this one for us here on hibid. It’s up… more»
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1 of 1,315? 1952 Kaiser Manhattan 2-Door
Kaiser-Frazer Corp. was the result of a merger of two automotive independents in 1947. The Manhattan was the top-of-the-line car within Frazer until that brand was discontinued in 1951, after which the Manhattan lived on for two more years… more»
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Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the 1950’s. My twin brother used to own a gorgeous 1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Dakoda Red with an Alpine White top. And I would add Chrome as a… more»
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1 of 455: Rare 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
In 1961, somebody within the walls of the Ford Motor Company had the idea of recapturing some of the “roadster” mojo of the original two-seater Thunderbird without shortening the car (which was 30 inches longer and over 1,000 pounds… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Undeniably, many people will buy a car with their hearts as much as their heads. Logic dictates that an entry-level example of most models will meet a buyer’s needs, but adding a few factory options can prove irresistible. That… more»
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Burgundy Beauty! 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Bonneville was one of Pontiac’s longest-running nameplates, having a place in the fold between 1957 and 2005. During the 1960s, it mixed luxury with performance to produce some very desirable automobiles, like this near-cherry 1964 edition. Four doors never… more»
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Latter-Day Woodie: 1988 Chrysler Town and Country
The Town & Country was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagon from 1940 until 1988. It began as a true wood-bodied wagon before World War II, and ended as a front-wheel-drive K-Car variant in the late 1980s (it was a minivan… more»
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Low-Mileage, Two-Tone Survivor: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
1979 would be the fifth and final model year of the first-generation Cordoba, the Chrysler Corporation’s successful attempt of getting a piece of the personal luxury coupe pie which was dominated by GM. Cordobas would be downsized for the 1980… more»
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Cross Country Project: 1965 Rambler Ambassador
Beginning in the late 1950s, the Ambassador was resurrected as American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. At times, it was a mid-size with fancy trim, while at others it strived to compete as a full-size product. This 1965 Ambassador is the… more»
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Estate Sale: 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon
Here on eBay is a thoroughly British, thoroughly luxe saloon for consideration – a 1960 Bentley S2, bid to $12,978 with reserve not met. The car is located in Camarillo, California. T.J., with his sharp eye for unusual cars,… more»
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47k Miles One-Owner: 1971 Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler restyled its full-size cars in 1969, providing a curved, fuselage look to the biggest Mopars. But underneath, the cars stayed the same, including the New Yorker. Since the 1940s, the New Yorker had been the top Chrysler-branded product… more»
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1 of 1153 Turbo! 1984 Buick Riviera T-Type
Buick’s flagship Riviera always represents style and luxury, and turbocharged performance elevated specimens like this 1984 Buick Riviera T-Type coupe in Sunbury, Ohio to the pinnacle of Buick’s pecking order that year. This one looks complete, but shows wear… more»
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1-Owner 5.0! 1993 Mercury Cougar Classic Edition
When a car is bought new in 1993 and driven until the owner is 95 years young, there’s some serious love going on there, which is the story of this 1993 Mercury Cougar for sale here on Craigslist. The… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant Custom
The Valiant began as Plymouth’s compact entry in 1960. With a couple of redesigns along the way, the Valiant (and Dodge’s similar Dart) lasted through 1976. In its later years, a fancier version of the Valiant was offered called… more»
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Rare Business Coupe: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
At the time the New Yorker was retired in 1996, it was the longest-running U.S. automobile nameplate. Its reign as the top Chrysler car (aside from the Imperial) began in 1940 and one of the rarest versions was the… more»
