When I was a kid, I thought the ’66 Imperial, like this LeBaron find, courtesy of Kevin F, was the bomb. It was one of my favorite cars, probably influenced by the linkage between it and the Green Hornet’s… more»
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Grosser? 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
We got a twofer! Not only is it Gullwing Motors’ time, but it’s also time for another installment of, “What in the Sam Hill happened?”, this time the subject being a rare 1966 Mercedes 600. A Mercedes 600 is… more»
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Bargain Of The Year? 1966 Imperial LeBaron
I know that 2023 just started, but this may still be the best deal of the year on December 31st. The second-generation Imperial was made for a decade, or actually from 1956 for the 1957 model year, until the… more»
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Check It Out: 1976 Checker A-12E Limo
Most car people are familiar with the Checker automobile, the ubiquitous, boxy sedan that dominated the taxicab market in places like NYC during the ’60s and ’70s. If you are of a certain age, you may recall actually getting… more»
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Big Red Barn Find: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
If I were Carnac the Magnificient, the answer would go something like this, “Elsculpto to Elbloato!”. And the question would be, “What’s the difference between the 1970 and 1971 Cadillac Eldorado?”. OK, so it’s a subjective assessment and I… more»
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BF Auction: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Purchasing a classic requiring major restoration takes a leap of faith, and some people are unwilling or unable to make such a commitment. However, cars like this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the gap between a genuine restoration project… more»
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455 Model J: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Last week we covered this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, a beautiful car with a somehow disappearing opera window -a mystery that I believe is still unsolved. Today, we’re going to review a very similar, one-year older, 1971 Model J… more»
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Project Car Bonanza: Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche Collection
For a German car nerd like me, listings like these make me suddenly forget all of my other financial obligations and begin looking for cheap transporters heading northbound. I need another project car like I need multiple root canals,… more»
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California Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
There once was a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville that sat in a large building near Petaluma, California. It was surrounded by other classic cars and parts. It has now been pulled out and can be found for sale… more»
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Lincoln Powered: 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
We all have cars or trucks in our life that we wish we could own were it not for the vehicle’s absolutely horrific quality control. Many affordable exotics fall into this category, which is why you see Jaguars with… more»
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Stylish 1977 Monte Carlo Ready to Go
Mostly original and pretty nice. That’s about what you can say to describe this 1977 Chevy Monte Carlo, residing in Canton, MA. It’s easy enough to do the math: the current bid here on eBay is $9600, but you… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1969 Buick Riviera GS
There are survivors and there are survivors, and this 1969 Buick Riviera GS, or Gran Sport, is one stunning car. With 98,721 miles, it isn’t a low-mile trailer queen but it looks almost like new in most of the… more»
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Southampton Sedan: 1960 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
I will admit that 1960s American sedans are not my go-to when it comes to preferred classics to covet. But I absolutely love this 1960 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Southampton. First of all, the Virgil Exner styling will forever be… more»
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1 Of 554: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible
The mid-fifties was an interesting time in history for the Imperial, as in 1955 the car went from being just another one of Chrysler’s car offerings to its own separate make and division, a move the powers that be… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker’s history in the auto business is full of “what ifs”. For example, what if they never merged with Packard in the 1950s? Or what if the Avanti sold enough copies to help prevent the closing of U.S. manufacturing… more»
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Older Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Using a classic car as a daily driver is fraught with danger, but it can be impossible to resist. The seller purchased this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville around a year ago, intending to follow their usual practice of driving it… more»
