“That thing didn’t cost that much new!!!!” How often have we seen that comment when a seller prices a vintage vehicle higher than some folks think it should be worth? Too often, far, far too often. Those commenters conveniently… more»
Luxury Cars
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Sport Coupe Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet 210
1957 was the final year for the Chevrolet 210 series, which was first marketed in ’53 as a mid-level offering placed between the bare-bones 150 and the more upscale Bel Air. During the 1955 mid-season, Chevy reintroduced the Sport… more»
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Controversial Caddy: 1998 Cadillac Catera
The Caddy that zigs. That was the catch-phrase spoken at the end of the commercial starring Cindy Crawford driving a Catera back in the late nineties while the actress herself never utters a sound during the entire 30 seconds,… more»
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15K Miles! 1958 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s whammer-jammer time! Today’s review of a significantly outsized car covers this bodaciously beautiful 1958 Chrysler New Yorker. There’s no shortage of chrome or stainless trim but there is a deficit of mileage – and that’s a good thing. … more»
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400-Powered 1978 Pontiac Grand Am
The sporty Grand Am was an on-again, off-again model at Pontiac during the seventies and early eighties, seeing only moderate sales numbers for the period, but later went on to achieve a successful spot in Pontiac’s lineup beginning in… more»
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Two-Owner 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second-generation Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run, so by 1979, you’d think the auto would be little changed. Nope, they gave the pony car a styling refresh with a more aerodynamic front end. The Esprit was the “luxury”… more»
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Very Important Plymouth: 1967 Plymouth VIP
In 1965, Ford introduced a luxury version of its full-size car, the Galaxie 500. Dubbed the LTD, Ford’s marketing department advertised that it rode as quietly as a Rolls-Royce. Others quickly jumped on the bandwagon, with the Chevrolet Caprice… more»
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More Than A Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
One of Dodge’s hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Charger. It sold nearly 225,000 copies in 1968-70 and it was popularized in the movies (Bullitt) and later on television (Dukes of Hazzard). A redesign would come in… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Rambler Marlin
American Motors conceived the Marlin as something of a personal luxury car. But it looked a bit like a large Plymouth Barracuda (1964-66) and a lot like the Dodge Charger (1966-67) that would follow it. It was in production… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Oldsmobile 98 Regency
Big and luxurious, and having just two doors and that beautiful waterfall grille, this two-owner 1974 Oldsmobile 98, or Ninety-Eight, Regency is one gorgeous automobile. The longest Olds 98 of all at 232.4 inches, this posh cruiser can be… more»
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Highly-Optioned Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Defining the most significant attribute of some classics is challenging, especially when the car in question has so many positive points. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is a turnkey proposition that retains its… more»
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Alameda Barn Find: 1926 Pierce-Arrow Series 80 Sedan
One thrill of working for or reading Barn Finds is that, once in a while, you see a remarkable car pop up out of nowhere and wonder how it managed to stay hidden so long. You would think all… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Caprice was one of those cars that continued to hang on with full-size wagon availability long after the minivan took the world by storm in 1984, and surprisingly it lasted another five model years after this 1991… more»
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One Owner Example: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
There are numerous vehicles on the market today that are available in wide supply, which tends to indicate two things: one, the manufacturer made a lot of that model, which will always hold down values, and two, you can… more»
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Open To Offers: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
One of the great challenges when buying a classic is deciding what a fair figure is when a seller says they are open to offers. It becomes a balancing act between not spending more than is necessary and suggesting… more»
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Update: 1990 Buick Riviera With 28k Original Miles
UPDATE: 12/05/2023: It is common for a seller to immediately relist a classic car if they fail to secure a buyer on the first attempt. It is less typical for them to leave a significant amount of time before… more»
