1972 was the end of the road for the third generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with the car set to emerge the following year with a complete redesign as part of the new General Motors Collonade style line-up. While the fourth-generation… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 (Chrysler) Imperial
Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»
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Golden Girl! 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
The Grand Prix was Pontiac’s successful personal luxury car beginning in 1962. The third generation of the G-body intermediates was launched in 1969 and saw demand increase enough for Chevrolet to roll out its own version of the GP… more»
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600 HP Sleeper! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 455
In 1976, the Pontiac Grand Prix had just one model year left to follow before the car received a major downsized restyle in 1978, but the fourth-generation GP was still soaring high in the mid-seventies with tasteful lines that… more»
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Supercharged Steal? 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
The Ford Thunderbird is one of the more iconic models in the blue oval’s history, but there’s a definite hierarchy to the different generations. The earliest cars are the most celebrated, while the most recent iteration seems to be… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Some classic cars seem to have a natural environment, an almost spiritual home. For me, finding this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible listed for sale in Sherman Oaks, California, seems appropriate. That places it a stone’s throw from the streets… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
There’s a different vibe with this 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue since the seller took off the factory wire wheel covers (they don’t say whether they’re included or not) and put on these black steel rims, dog dish caps, and… more»
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24k-Mile Luxurious E-Body! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
With a total redesign for 1970 models, the future seemed bright for the Plymouth Barracuda, and judging by some of the options a buyer could equip their new car with it’s hard to imagine just how soon afterwards doom… more»
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Extra Lively: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent to the Chevy Impala Super Sport. And, in typical fashion, Ford sold fewer of them than Chevrolet (that’s until the Mustang came along and sent everyone scrambling). This ’64 500XL… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»
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Four-Door Exotic: 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
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»
