To me, the Jaguar XJ6 coupe is one of the prettiest Jags ever made. While many would argue that honor belongs to the E-Type, I disagree – the pillar-less XJ6 two-door is a stunner, and because it’s so overlooked… more»
Luxury Cars
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Biarritz Survivor: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado
About as elegant as it got in 1980, this 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was at, or at least towards, the top of the mountain for American-made luxury cars in this era. Not many others had a stainless steel top,… more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1966 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in the middle of the 1966 model year. Using Chrysler’s B-body intermediate platform, the Charger was a cross between a personal luxury car and a pony car, offering both flair and some performance… more»
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Nicest Survivor Left? 1989 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
The Chrysler New Yorker was a pretty upscale car to start with, but add the Fifth Avenue package and you were cruising around in one fine luxury mobile, at least for the time period. When the late-eighties models came… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1963 Studebaker R2
When a vehicle manufacturer is teetering on the brink of financial oblivion, the most sensible approach is introducing a model designed to sell in high numbers with a reasonable profit margin to improve the bottom line. A less conventional… more»
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Well-Loved 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Sometimes a gem of a car comes along and it is evident that it has been well-loved during its ownership. Many thanks to Larry D. for bringing us this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is listed for sale here… more»
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Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Studebaker had high hopes for the luxurious and sporty Avanti when it was introduced in the Fall of 1962. The automobile went from a concept on a cocktail napkin to a production car in less than 18 months, pretty… more»
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Realtor’s Ride: 1977 Cadillac DeVille
The Cadillac DeVille has historically been a car that many individuals aspire to own. Particularly in the leisure suite 70s when personal luxury coupes were all the rage, the DeVille rose to prominence as a serious status symbol. That’s… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar of the 1980s was an interesting specimen, just like its badge-engineered sibling, the Lincoln Mark VII. Both of these cars featured bulbous bodywork over luxurious interiors while purporting to be a crossover of sport and luxury…. more»
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Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»
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Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe
For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»
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396 V8 4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet almost had a miss on their hands when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It was strictly about performance and only a few hundred Impalas were built that way. The company changed its strategy in 1962 by… more»
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Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»
One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»
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No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project
Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»
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Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown
The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»
