Luxury Cars

Tweaked 400: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds. The simple fact is that we, as writers, can’t always spot great classics to feature, and we can’t know everything about every car produced. Therefore, not only are… more»

Low Miles! 1997 Bentley Brooklands L

The Brooklands name was so good that Bentley used it twice. Today’s example is from the first tranche of Brooklands, launched in 1992 to succeed the Mulsanne S and Eight models. The new approach – rolling two models into… more»

Same Family for 50 Years: 1955 Buick Super Riviera 2-Door Hardtop

I have discussed in previous articles the importance of a long-term ownership history when assessing the relative worth of a classic, and reader feedback suggests that many of you share that sentiment. If so, you might find this 1955… more»

Restored Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala debuted in 1958 as part of celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in the automobile business. Based on the Bel Air, the ’58 Impala was only offered as a sport coupe or convertible, and some of its… more»

Factory Limo: 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy Five

Still looking as classy and luxurious as it did almost 40 years ago is this 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, and with just 53,000 miles of use, this one’s probably still ready to chauffeur its occupants just about anywhere.  There’s… more»

California Clean: 1983 BMW 633CSi

Now here’s one that I can really appreciate and have experienced, though it has been quite a few years. The car in question is a 1983 BMW 633 CSi that has, IMHO, just killer looks.  My late father-in-law was… more»

Solid Driver: 1952 Chevy Deluxe in Colorado

If you’re in the market for a classic postwar Chevrolet that’s both presentable and road-ready, this 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe might just be the ticket. Listed for sale here on craigslist in Brighton, Colorado, the car is described as being… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina

In the classic world, some survivor-grade vehicles are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. That a vehicle of this vintage could survive in such remarkable shape speaks of… more»

Elegance Preserved: 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur LWB

When it comes to automotive presence, few marques carry the same weight as Rolls-Royce. The Silver Spur represented the pinnacle of British luxury in the 1980s, and this example, listed here on craigslist in Maryland, is a long wheelbase… more»

BF Auction: One Owner 1978 Lincoln Town Coupe

There’s just something incredibly special about finding a low-mileage survivor car, especially when it’s being sold by its original owner. That’s the case with this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe. The seller ordered the car new in 1977 so… more»

Luxurious Land Yacht: 1976 Chrysler New Yorker

While some auto manufacturers were focusing on and beginning to produce smaller, more fuel-efficient autos in the mid-seventies, Chrysler introduced an all-new and completely redesigned New Yorker in 1974.  Unfortunately, the timing for a vehicle with such mass couldn’t… more»

Stalled Restoration: 1960 Lincoln Premiere

In Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the doomed Brutus remarks to the equally doomed Cassius that he wishes “man might know the end of this day’s business ere it come!” It’s unfortunate that this line is the first thing that came… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

Luxury Convertibles are not a new phenomenon, with manufacturers like Cadillac having produced them for decades. However, Buick joined the party in 1990 when it launched the Convertible version of its Reatta. It didn’t prove to be a sales… more»

46k Original Miles: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

It is easy to examine some classics and conclude that mileage claims made by the seller are questionable. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird. It presents beautifully, and with the listing indicating… more»

Senna’s Daily Driver: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth

As with almost any sport, the question of who is (or was) the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time will always ignite debate. If raw statistics are the determining factor, it is hard to look beyond Lewis Hamilton… more»

Gasser Project: 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Sedan

The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is an icon in nearly every form, but in the world of hot rodding, few styles are as striking as the period-correct gasser build. This 1955 Bel Air 2-door sedan, listed here on eBay,… more»

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