Oldsmobile broke new ground with its original Toronado, producing the first American front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord in 1937. Working on the theory that you don’t fix something if it isn’t broken, they continued the drivetrain combination… more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was at the top of Pontiac’s hit parade for most of its run from 1957 to 2005. Along with the later Grand Ville, the Bonneville was the largest Pontiac ever built, reaching 230 inches and 5,000 lbs…. more»
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Carat Duchatelet Edition: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
When it comes to style, it’s hard to go wrong with a big-body Mercedes-Benz sedan. Unmodified, they are stately and handsome; if you apply some custom touches, they are seemingly transformed into a cross between a gangster’s lowrider and… more»
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A Trio of Projects: 1956 Oldsmobile 98s
The seller’s father no doubt had an affinity for the 1956 Oldsmobile 98 (also Ninety-Eight). He managed to collect at least three of them, two of which are convertibles. He opted to restore one (though unfinished) while the other… more»
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Limo Rod: 1931 Ford Model A Stretch Limousine
Some classics blur the lines between different automotive categories, which is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A. Its creator produced a genuinely unique hot rod stretch limo that could represent a fascinating business opportunity. It has only… more»
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353 V8 Rum Runner: 1930 Cadillac Eight
Cadillac has the misfortune of introducing its new “Eight” at the time of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, so sales of the new car probably never reached their potential before being discontinued in 1935. The car was named… more»
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Twilight Zone Edition: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
Mercedes-Benz cars modified in-period in the 1980s are typically some of the more memorable rides from that era. The bodykits, wide wheels, and upgraded sound systems were all part of the playbook for driving a car that was “hooked… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
“It starts with great looks and goes on to make great sense”, so says a period brochure for the newish, small, front-drive LeBaron. Based on Chrysler’s K-Car chassis, they were nice cars for the time, given what was available… more»
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390 V8/3-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The Ford Galaxie 500 was born in 1959, an upgrade to the Fairlane series and likely in response to the Chevrolet Impala. Until 1965 when the LTD debuted, it was Ford’s nicest senior car, and the nameplate would survive… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970s was an era populated with a lot of U.S.-produced automobiles that were often non-descript and not built for longevity. One exception today might be the 1973-77 Chevy Monte Carlo, which sold quite well at a time when… more»
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27k Miles: 1992 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
The Cadillac De Ville series dominated the luxury car landscape for the back half of the 20th Century, in production from 1949 to 2005. And within those ranks, the Coupe De Ville was equally popular, including this sixth-generation beauty… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»
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Luxury Project: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Why do these big-body Maseratis always show up in such rough shape? It’s amazing how consistent this namesake is in terms of being a major project when you see the word “Quattroporte” on craigslist. And the funny thing is,… more»
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Noble Survivor? 1955 Packard Four Hundred
The 1955 Packards were likely the last cars that Packard built before any tinkering from Studebaker could take place. These two companies combined into one in mid-1954 to become the Studebaker-Packard Corporation, so the 1955 models were already a… more»
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One Owner, Low Mileage Cat: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is one of the few automotive nameplates to enjoy a 50-year-run. This well-preserved 1978 example still looks very similar to the first series of the XJ sedan introduced 10 years earlier in 1968. In Jaguar’s case,… more»
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Century Old Barn Find: 1923 Willys-Overland Red Bird
In just a couple of months, this 1923 Overland 92 Series Red Bird will be celebrating its one-hundredth birthday, and while the car hasn’t been in a barn for quite that long, from the looks of things it’s probably… more»
