Some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best while others are convinced that time yields improvements. Take Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo for example, the first-gen (’70-’72) is held in high esteem with enthusiasts, especially the ’70-’71… more»
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Recently Restored: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
The Avanti was a bold experiment that deserved a lot better than to be built by a rapidly imploding Studebaker. It brought together distinctive styling, a lightweight fiberglass body, and a V8 offering excellent performance. It should have been… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when introducing a new model. Their latest offering must look good (or at least inoffensive) and possess a reliable mechanical package. They tend to adapt existing drivetrain components to achieve that second aim,… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan
A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
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Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1974 Buick Electra Limited
As the top model for Buick’s full-sized C-body, the Limited was a stylish luxury car available in a four-door hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door Landau model. By 1973, the car had federally mandated 5mph front bumpers. This 1974 Buick… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign to begin it’s fifth-generation in 1961, with the 2-door hardtop models now lovingly known as the bubble tops, due to the large amount of glass and minimal sheet metal surrounding it. If… more»
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Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300H
The Chrysler 300 letter series cars are an unusual concept when you think about it. In the sixties, Chrysler competed with Buick, and the more entry-level Cadillac (to the extent that such a thing ever existed), and I suppose… more»
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Original 428: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Walking into a dealership and buying a car off the showroom floor is a wonderful experience. However, ordering one tailored to your taste happens once in a lifetime for a fortunate few. The original owner followed that path with… more»
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Beautiful Survivor: 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Coming 75 years after the founding of the Cadillac Automobile Company, the fifth-generation DeVille series, beginning in 1977, was downsized along with most other full-sized GM cars. They were still generous in room and luxury and this 1979 Cadillac… more»
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Low Mileage Luxury: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville
The car my parents owned about the time I entered the world was a 1966 Bonneville, even though I don’t remember a whole lot about it since they traded it on another Pontiac in 1970. But a couple of… more»
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Make Me Beautiful Once More: 1964 Buick Riviera
Somebody’s losing storage and thus needs you to take their 1964 Buick Riviera off their hands. Mitchell G sleuthed that person out, and you can see the ad for the Riv here on craigslist. It’s currently residing in the… more»
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White Over Black: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
From the early 1960s through the balance of the decade, the Grand Prix was one of the auto industry’s most definitive personal luxury cars. And it could be combined with some of the performance touches that Pontiac had become… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and picking one that suits your taste, circumstances, and budget can be challenging. An enthusiast with a family might find a Corvette impractical, but vehicles like this 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan… more»
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Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
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Risky Buy? 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
While many of us (me included) bemoan how inaccessible the car hobby has become, there are still glimmers of hope that you can get into a legitimate classic for reasonable money. However, there can still be a point at… more»
