It’s the image at the top of the ad here on craigslist that will draw you in. There, you’ll see a menacing burgundy-red 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sitting low to the pavement, sporting a super-wide set of tires on what… more»
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No Reserve Blue Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
In 1966, this self-proclaimed car nerd put together a scrapbook of cars for a cub scouts project. I remember cutting out and pasting in a cool, full-page ’66 T-Bird ad with a blue-clad pilot behind the wheel (and apparently… more»
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Muscled Up Hemi: 1953 Chrysler New Yorker
This! A 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe “Newport” that is absolutely, as good as it gets – it’s a stunningly beautiful automobile. And while it’s not original in every aspect, it does accurately project its 1953 origins. I know… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor! 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
Chrysler sort of rocked the boat for the family-hauler market when it introduced the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager as new 1984 models, not that this was a bad thing other than it did start to challenge the future… more»
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Stunning Museum Find: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
Beauty is a subjective matter. This is especially true in the automotive world. A car that leaves one person feeling weak at the knees may stir no emotions in another. I will bravely state that I believe the First… more»
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Well Kept Sixties Icon: 1963 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
If you are a fan of the cinema, then you are familiar with some of Tinseltown’s real stars: the cars. In Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” one of the stars was a cream-colored 1966 Cadillac Coupe… more»
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17-Year Yard Find: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1969 model year would be a milestone as Cadillac built its 4-millionth automobile. It had only just crossed the 3-million mark four years earlier. The Fleetwood was the top-of-the-line model which was also the basis for limousine production…. more»
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Remarkably Preserved: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
Over the years, I’ve come to admire American Motors even more because they really were the underdogs of underdogs against the mighty “Big Three.” They did quite a bit with very limited resources and didn’t blink twice about competing… more»
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Funeral Coach: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
For many of us, our very last ride is likely to be in a Cadillac – a Cadillac hearse, that is. And a lot of them were built by Superior Coach Co. out of Lima, Ohio. In 1975, Cadillac… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 2006 Cadillac DTS
There comes a time when sinking back into the lap of luxury aboard a prestige brand can prove irresistible. The feeling is heightened when the car in question offers a combination of effortless power and good fuel economy. That… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
As a personal luxury coupe, the Pontiac Grand enjoyed an extensive run from 1962 to 2002. Along with the rest of GM’s mid-size cars, the GP was treated to a redesign in 1973 using the new Colonnade styling technique… more»
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Stalled Rejuvenation: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The U.S. economy experienced a pull-back (recession) in 1958 and that affected most U.S. automobile manufacturers. Cadillac may have felt the bit a little more than others as their cheapest product was $4,600, quite the tidy sum in those… more»
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Documents And No Reserve: 1987 Lincoln Continental
When I think of a Lincoln Continental, this sawed-off bustle-back version isn’t what comes to mind – it’s just stunted-looking. The corresponding Town Car, to my eyes, is more in line with how a Lincoln should present itself. Regardless,… more»
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Triple-Black 1-Of-1! 1976 Ford Elite 460
Something I regularly meet with skepticism is when a seller claims their car is a 1-Of-1 example, as it’s often simply not the case or sometimes difficult to verify. But the seller of this 1976 Ford Elite here on… more»
