Here’s my question when it comes to these neo-classical creations like the Excalibur shown here: who is still buying these cars? Once considered both a fashion statement and a commentary on the size of one’s bank account, these 1980s… more»
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1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
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Bargain Supercar? 1995 Ferrari 456 GT
A quick glance at auction prices over the last year shows us that Ferrari 456 GTs sell for considerably more than this 1995 version, here on eBay with an asking price of $59,500 or best offer/trade. Is this a… more»
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38 Years In the Shed: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet downsized its full-size cars in 1977 as a move toward less weight and better fuel economy. Its mid-sized machines followed in 1978, including Chevy’s successful personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo. The irony was that the bigger ’77… more»
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57k-Mile Woody Wagon: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
A phenomenon called the minivan took the world by storm back in 1984, and it’s hard to believe that time period in automotive history has been almost four decades ago now. These became so popular that it didn’t take… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging. The market is awash with muscle and pony cars, but finding something suitable for those with luxury leanings can be a seemingly endless battle. That situation could change courtesy of this… more»
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V12 Project: 1946 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Here on craigslist is this benchmark 1946 Lincoln Continental convertible project car, with an asking price of $10,000. The ad is running in Reno and the seller mentions that the car was purchased from a probate court in Nevada…. more»
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One Owner Root Beer: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to join the pony car party that began in the mid-1960s. From 1970 to 1974, only 165,000 Challenger were built before declining interest in these kinds of cars led Dodge and… more»
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41k-Mile Biarritz Beauty: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
The Eldorado was typically one of the more top-of-the-line offerings from Cadillac ever since its inception as a 1953 model, but for buyers who wanted some extra bling a package known as the Biarritz could sometimes also be added. … more»
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35k Mile 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration Edition
Automotive styling is challenging, and many manufacturers have struggled to transform an existing Hardtop or Coupe model into a Convertible. Some cars carry the change well, while the word “ungainly” can be fairly applied to others. This 1996 Jaguar… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J proves we should never judge a book by its cover. It features tired paint and visible rust, but below the skin beats a heart of pure gold. It has ticked the boxes for… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment by releasing its first Thunderbird in 1955. The T-Bird served faithfully until the company ended production in 1997. It returned briefly in 2002 before Ford retired the badge in 2005. Our… more»
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One of 1,017: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial was a mid-engine, V8-powered grand tourer that was produced from 1980 to 1993. The “t” was a variant that came along later in the car’s run. The name came from the French word meaning “global” which… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1973 Citroen SM Project
In 1964, Facel S.A. expired. Facel was renowned in France and beyond for its luxury cars. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Ringo Starr, the Shah of Iran, Stirling Moss – Facel owners read like a Who’s Who of… more»
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38k-Mile Beauty: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
I’ve never had the pleasure of owning a Rolls-Royce vehicle or even riding around in one for that matter, but nonetheless, it’s easy for me to understand their appeal, and this 1979 Corniche coupe here on eBay sure scores… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
What’s being sold on Craigslist in Minneapolis is “a nice rust-free 1974 Jaguar XJ6L.” The asking price is $9,000 for this 45,000-mile un-restored survivor.
