When Studebaker ended U.S. production of its automobiles in late 1963, the short-lived Avanti touring car would be one of the casualties. But only for a short time. Two Stude dealers bought the name and equipment to continue making… more»
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Fin Fare: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
“Car for sale ” ads without owner history are incredibly common, yet inquiring about ownership is the first set of questions I ask upon finding an interesting prospect. I like to know how long the seller has had the… more»
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Older Restoration: 1953 Cadillac Sixty-Two
OK, fresh off of a “controversial” 1950 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible post, let’s shift our attention to this extremely nice 1953 Model 62 hardtop. Listed as an older restoration, it still shows beautifully. Now out of long-term storage, this fine… more»
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Luxe Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In the 1960s, General Motors brands were outselling every other car maker by a long shot. Performance this strong emboldens: the company decided to introduce a groundbreaking car to move the industry ahead. That arrived in the form of… more»
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1 of 793: 1962 Chrysler Town and Country
In the 1960s, the Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country was akin to the Ford LTD Country Squire, but without the woodgrain side paneling. They were huge station wagons and came in a 4-door hardtop configuration for much of… more»
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Texas Toast: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
Why is it that the Italian brands seem so susceptible to wreckless abandonment despite being expensive cars to buy at almost any point in the model’s lifetime? In other words, a vintage Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider is not like… more»
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British Bonanza: Jaguar Collection for Sale
This is a very cool assortment of Jaguars that has come up for sale, with almost all of the models on offer featuring a swap with Chevrolet running gear of some variation. While it’s not for purists, it does… more»
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English Endeavor: 1953 Bentley R-Type
The R-Type replaced Bentley’s first post-World War II automobile, the Mark Vi. It was similar in appearance and technology (!) to its predecessors, but saloons (i.e., sedans) like the seller’s car had a bigger “boot” (trunk). One of just… more»
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Nothing Missing But The Keys! 1950 Cadillac 62
Heck of a way to start out right? The seller should add, “will need to bring a slim jim and a jumper wire“. OK, so that’s not the end of the world, and it’s an easy enough problem to… more»
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26K Original Miles: 1986 BMW 325ES
As someone who still owns the E30-chassis 3-Series he bought as a project 12 years ago, I have enjoyed seeing the prices rise on what many consider to be the high watermark for the model. The E30 was made… more»
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Couch Car: 1993 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue
My brother recently purchased a Ford Thunderbird that he affectionately calls the “Thunder Couch,” and I believe that term applies here as well. Sure, a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue doesn’t exactly scream “thunder”, but it is a… more»
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Parked Since ’04: 1979 Lincoln Continental
It’s hard to believe, but little old ladies did indeed motor around town in vehicles as big as a classic Lincoln Continental. For those of us of a certain age, it should come as no surprise that this garage-find… more»
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1 Of 4: 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special
When a special interest car as unique and rare as this one comes on the market, you just never know what deep-pocketed car collectors have got their eye on it. But my first thought on this one would be… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1972 Cadillac Eldorado
In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadores heard tales of a South American king who regularly covered his body in gold dust before washing it away in a nearby lake. They named the town he ruled El Dorado, which literally translates… more»
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Healthy Hemi: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
General Motors has Cadillac, and Ford has Lincoln. For Chrysler, Imperial became its premium standalone brand in 1955, producing some of the most expensive American-made cars through the late-1950s and 1960s. One of those was the 1957 Imperial Crown… more»
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Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida
A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… more»
