The Cutlass Supreme began in 1966 as a personal luxury version of the mid-size Cutlass. Its popularity would increase over the years and would consistently be one of the U.S. car industry’s best-selling automobiles. This 1970 edition is rough… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Time Capsule Piece: 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight (also 98) was Oldsmobile’s flagship car for 45 years beginning in 1952. The car was on par with the Buick Electra and Pontiac Bonneville, just a tick or two below the Cadillac DeVille. This 1972 edition has… more»
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Grown Up Franklin Mint: 1957 Plymouth Fury
Between 1956 and 1958, the Plymouth Fury was a sub-series of the Belvedere and was produced in smaller numbers than would be the case when it became a full series in 1959. Only one color was offered in 1956-57,… more»
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Factory 4-Speed: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Project
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s full-size luxury car in the 1950s through the 1980s. The second generation was produced in just 1959 and 1960, with the latter being part of Pontiac’s new “Wide Track” promotion that had real teeth. The… more»
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Obscure 90s Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
Much like old TVR 280i’s, I have a deep obsession with the Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. It’s a purely cosmetic attraction, as I still consider this Olds to be one of the most visually intriguing cars GM has ever made…. more»
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Fish Out of Water? 1966 Rambler Marlin
The Marlin was a short-lived personal luxury car based at first on the Rambler Classic. A cross between the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger, it was produced from 1965 to 1967 (the latter year being based on the larger… more»
BF Exclusive: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
A known history is always a positive attribute when searching for a classic to park in your driveway. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Hardtop Convertible ticks that box, as the seller purchased it from the original owner and has… more»
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One Family Owned: 1991 Cadillac Allante
How is it that some cars with a reputation for unloved or overpriced can survive for years in the care of one owner or family, seeming providing decades of dutiful service? There are Cadillac Allantes in junkyards all over… more»
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Low Mileage Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
One of the most storied domestic automotive models was Pontiac’s Grand Prix. And when I think or hear the name “Grand Prix”, my mind immediately goes to the downsized ’69 edition. It and its near identical ’70 model are… more»
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360 HP 429 Cruiser – 1968 Ford Thunderbird
Slick hidden headlights and a hood flowing fully forward to the grille grants the ’68 T-bird an elegant entrance, and while this 1968 Ford Thunderbird in Vale, North Carolina was purchased “for the engine,” it might be worth reviving… more»
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Parked 35 Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type
We’re always curious to see sellers of interesting and/or desirable cars make the minimum effort to move a vehicle along. Sometimes, there’s immediate judgement – “Well, I guess they don’t actually want to sell it” – and other times,… more»
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Chevy Powered: 1963 Jaguar Mark II
Offered here is a 1963 Jaguar Mark II on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon that looks ready to cruise down the road tomorrow, as long as you’re not too much of a stickler for originality. The owner wants $10,999 or… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Custom
Do any of you have what it takes to drive this car? If so, you’d be guaranteed to have a crowd around it every time you stopped for gas, which would be often. This custom 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood is… more»
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Rare Replicar: 1966 Cord 8/10 Mini-Me
The Cord 810 and 812 were revolutionary front-wheel-drive cars that were produced for a brief time in the 1930s. The 810 model saw fewer than 1,800 copies before the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Co. ran out of funds for the vehicle. An… more»
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2 of 474: 1968 Imperial Convertibles (Chrysler)
The Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for many years. But Chrysler decided to brand it as a separate make beginning in 1955, though it was still produced alongside the other big Chryslers. The third generation of the car, as… more»
