Chevrolet introduced the luxurious Caprice in mid-1965 to compete against Ford’s popular new LTD. It would quickly prove to be in demand, too, and became its own series instead of an option on the Impala. Production of the original… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Jensen Interceptor
UPDATE – We spoke with the seller and it turns out that he knows the car’s original color scheme! It left the factory wearing Berkley Brown paint with a tan leather interior. There is something undeniably appealing about owning… more»
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Police-Equipped: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala SS returned to the Chevy lineup in 1994, after a 25-year absence. To beef up the car from a routine Impala, the reborn automobile had many of the performance features of the interceptor versions used by police… more»
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Four-Barrel V8: 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The Pontiac Grand Prix by itself may not be the world’s most collectible car, but with the right options, it can be an intriguing entry into “luxury couch” ownership. These are comfortable cars built for cruising if nothing else;… more»
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Rare Project Opportunity: 1963 Apollo GT 5000
The Apollo GT remains one of the most convincing attempts by a startup company to provide a compelling alternative to the grand touring models offered by the likes of Ferrari and Aston Martin in the 1960s. Featuring a stunning… more»
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Bulletproof Sedan: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
This Mercedes-Benz W123 is a desirable 4-speed manual example that benefits from a whole lot of recent maintenance and has a seemingly very fair price. The W123 market runs hot and cold and lately it seems to be a… more»
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Barn-Bound 42 Years: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
In 1966, Oldsmobile introduced a personal luxury car that had front-wheel-drive on a U.S. domestic production car for the first time since the Cords of the 1930s. The Toronado would enjoy a lengthy run to 1992 by which time… more»
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Parts Car or Project: 1973 Triumph Stag
I have a tendency to give cars a chance at living that many others have given up on; it’s one of my many admirable qualities. One of the more popular reasons I see for cars and trucks being given… more»
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Signal Red Sedan: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D
This is a final year W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz sedan, finished in attractive and hard-to-find Signal Red paint. The five-cylinder diesel engine is a tough, long-lived motor, and combined with the rare paint job, makes it a terrific option for a… more»
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Rare Luxury Hatch: 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet
Have you ever done something that seemed like a good idea at the time, but hindsight demonstrated it was a massive error of judgment? Yeah, me too! Automotive manufacturers are not immune from the occasional disaster, with the history… more»
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Slick Driver: 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo
There are certain vehicles that only require a very modest tweak to go from ordinary to stunning. I often think of the staid Mercedes-Benz W124 sedan, which is transformed by a set of 17-inch AMG “monoblock” wheels. Many classic… more»
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Hideaway Peepers! 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
The Kingswood would be the top-of-the-line full-size Chevrolet wagon on two occasions. From 1959 and 1960 it was based on the Impala and again in 1969 through 1972 as part of either the Impala or Caprice lineups. With the… more»
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Concours Condition: 23k Mile 1972 Lincoln Continental
As most readers can tell, a lot of the writers here are big fans of seventies luxury barges. There is simply no vehicle on the road today that has that floating-on marshmallow creme ride that these vehicles all possess. … more»
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Low-Mile Estate Find: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
It’s somewhat morbid to think about, but buying what is to be someone’s “last car” may actually be a shrewd purchasing strategy. After all, it’s the car they clearly wanted all their life; they probably used it sparingly, and… more»
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66k Miles! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Back in the seventies, there weren’t many American offerings that let your neighbors know you had hit the big time any better than having a Cadillac parked in your driveway, without you ever having to utter a word. The… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»
