Volumes have been written about Packard’s 1950s downfall, and while few blame the corporation for moving the brand downmarket to weather the Great Depression, many fault its reticence to move back upmarket following World War II. Be that as… more»
Luxury Cars
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20K-Mile Luxury Survivor? 1981 Buick Riviera
Made in Linden, New Jersey, this beautiful, low-mileage 1981 Buick Riviera now resides in Sarasota, Florida. The seller lists the mileage as being 20,878, and this is one case where it looks like it could be a 20k-mile car… more»
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Stretched and Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine
When the fifth generation of the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1961 model, the restyled body was already quite large, measuring in at just a hair under 18 feet in length. However, that wasn’t long enough to meet… more»
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1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
The Chevy Impala Super Sport was in its seventh season in 1967. Launched as a powerhouse in 1961, it became a styling package that could be ordered with muscle in 1962. The SS 427 debuted in 1966 and appealed… more»
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Every Production Year: Buick Reatta Collection
The Buick Reatta is one of those vehicles with seemingly unlimited potential that simply never materialized. And while some may consider that a failure, it’s hard not to celebrate a vehicle that aimed for the stars and fell short…. more»
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454 Power! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
When the fourth generation of the Chevrolet Malibu was introduced in 1978, the Colonnade styling from the previous year was gone, and the downsized car took on a more modern, completely different appearance. In addition to the platform losing… more»
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9k Mile Survivor: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar is one of those cars that seemed to change and adapt to market trends successfully, starting out as a pony car in 1967 as a corporate counterpart of the Ford Mustang. Buyers loved it, and the… more»
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Low Mile Luxury Coupe: 1967 Dodge Monaco 500
Back in the sixties, there were several high-end luxury cars available in the marketplace for buyers to choose from, with the Dodge Monaco offering sleek styling on the outside plus plenty of comfort inside. One advantage of the 1967… more»
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Donated LT1: 1995 Buick Roadmaster
This 1995 Buick Roadmaster showed up at my favorite car donation seller on eBay, and for those of you who know, the ’95s came with the Corvette-derived LT1 engine. Unlike most of the donation cars that show up here,… more»
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Pass the Grey Poupon! 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Cars made and sold by Rolls-Royce and Bentley were often featured on TV shows like The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. But seldom do you find one that’s 40 years old, in great shape, and having only 25,000… more»
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High-Roller: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
This high-roller car is located in the very definition of a high-roller city: Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a perfect setting for this car, and the seller took some good photos, other than sadly not bothering to pop the hood… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1988 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Another day, another Saab 900 Turbo cabriolet. This time, it’s an even lower mileage example, with just over 23,000 miles on the clock. When it comes to convertibles, it’s hardly uncommon for a car to show only modest signs… more»
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Large And In Charge: 1968 Buick Electra 225 Drop Top
This! When I refer to an outsized car as a “Whammer-jammer”, an Electra 225, such as this 1968 example, is what I have in mind! At 224.9″ in length and tipping the scales at 4,400 lbs., this Buick is… more»
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Black Plate Barn Find: 1934 Jaguar SS1
The Jaguar SS1 stands as a reminder of how impressive the company’s trajectory must have looked back in the 1930s. Designed by William Lyons, whose achievements in the automotive industry are too numerous to list here, the SS1 represents… more»
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Burgundy over Burgundy: 1989 Cadillac Allante
Believe it or not, near perfectly-preserved Cadillac Allantes are still coming out of the woodwork. It goes to show you that plenty of people loved these cars when new despite their sales shortcomings, and kept them under wraps as… more»
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Big Boat Cruiser: 1970 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra was Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than three decades. It replaced the Roadmaster, which would make a return in the 1990s. The Electra would share its C-body platform with the likes of the Oldsmobile… more»
