Regular readers will know that I believe long-term ownership is a desirable attribute with any car. It usually means the vehicle has been treated respectfully because anything less can leave classics as wheezing wrecks. This 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
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Euro Market Sedan: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL is a rare example of an early top-of-the-line model that wasn’t yet sold stateside. For years, we received watered-down cars that were saddled with restrictive emissions equipment and other less-desirable features, and because of this,… more»
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Pole Barn Pagoda: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL roadster has been in storage for some time, awaiting a restoration that never happened. The seller indicates that the longtime owner has health issues that will prevent him from beginning a restoration of the “Pagoda”… more»
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One Year Only Color: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
It is common for manufacturers to produce a unique paint shade for a special edition vehicle, but it is less so for a regular production model. This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass falls into the second category, and its impressive presentation… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, every manufacturer wanted its slice of the fairly lucrative pie. Oldsmobile joined the fray in 1966 with its First Generation Toronado, breaking new ground in… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Buying a classic with history can prove irresistible, especially if the vehicle is already inherently desirable. That opportunity awaits the high bidder on this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. It is complete and solid, but the custom paint and signage… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged
A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, particularly if the vehicle’s owners have been its custodian for many years. That perfectly describes this 1995 Buick Riviera, with the seller purchasing it from its original owner eighteen years… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in 1966 looking kind of like a larger “pony car.” Along with the rest of Chrysler B-body intermediates, the Chargers were redesigned in 1968 and sales really took off then. This 1969 edition… more»
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Flatbed Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
For more than 40 years, the Grand Prix filled several roles in the Pontiac lineup, most notably as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. After its beginning in 1962, the automobile grew quickly in popularity, more than doubling its sales… more»
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Summertime Cruiser: 1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
Eddie Cochrane once famously sang, “There ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues.” I’m not sure he was right because slipping behind the wheel of this 1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible should blow those blues away. It is a… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
Before the advent of SUVs, station wagons were the popular way to haul around the kids or a bunch of stuff. Prior to the 1950s, many of them were wood-bodied works of art until they became too cost-prohibitive to… more»
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First One Off the Line: 1985 Avanti II
“Hail Marys” rarely work for carmakers on the brink of failure. Creating a distinctive car to lure customers into showrooms doesn’t fix the underlying issues that cause makers to exit the marketplace. Studebaker tried in vain with the Avanti. … more»
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1-of-150: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
Cadillac pushed the boat out when launching the Allanté in 1987. The luxurious vehicle brought together a renowned designer and coachbuilder with solid American mechanical know-how. Due to its high sticker price, it never sold in the company’s projected… more»
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30K-Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
“Medium-priced luxury” was Mercury’s description of the mid-level Grand Marquis, and for the era, it was a big, smooth, quiet luxurious car. Actually, it still is today, and with modern, powerful, luxury SUV gas mileage levels, too. The seller,… more»
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Nearly Spotless Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville
TJ has really nailed it with this tip on a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. It’s to be found here on eBay. It’s a one-owner car with a believable 66,000 miles on the clock. The originality boxes are all checked, in… more»
