From 1950 to 1991, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. In its earliest years, the Squire was a true “Woodie” but those wood panels were soon replaced by facsimile components. From its middle years forward, it was… more»
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History Lives On! 1982 Avanti II
When Studebaker closed its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant at the end of 1963, everyone who had been following the new Avanti thought that was the end for the car. While Studebaker would keep building automobiles in Canada into… more»
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Limited Production: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (aka the 442) was a muscle car produced by the GM division between 1964 and 1987. Its last run as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle was in 1985-87 after Oldsmobile and Hurst had parted company following the 1983-84… more»
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Al Capone Clone Car! 1929 Cadillac Town Sedan
The calendar year 1929 is noted for more than just the Wall Street Crash that led to the Great Depression. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre occurred on February 14th. The Museum of Modern Art opened in New York City…. more»
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1 of 350: 1940 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
The 1940 Lincoln Continental set a new standard for luxury cars made in the U.S. It would be the last American-built automobile produced with V12 power. In the car’s first year in production (1940), only 404 copies were assembled… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
Sunny days and relaxed touring in a classic convertible seem to go hand in hand. If you’re going to partake in such a joyous activity, I can’t see why you couldn’t do so in a vehicle that offers style… more»
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“Strato” Bucket Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet went uptown with the addition of the Caprice in 1965 as Chevy challenged Ford’s new luxurious Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea of a plush family car appealed to buyers and the Caprice was promoted to series status in… more»
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Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Some things automotive, and otherwise, leave me speechless (though usually not for long). A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is generally not the type of automobile that’s going to cause me a nervous and jerky reaction. This example…well it… more»
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Collection For Sale: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
The Cadillac Eldorado was one of the industry’s first personal luxury cars. In 1957-58, there were two versions: the Eldorado Seville (2-door hardtop ) and the Eldorado Biarritz (convertible). Many consider these cars to be some of the most… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it comes to automobiles that were truly ahead of their time, the Oldsmobile Toronado shines brightly in both the engineering and styling departments. When the car was introduced in 1966, it was the first United States-built car to… more»
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Brazil Bus: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
The market for air-cooled VW wagons has been pretty hot for some time. We’ve all seen the absolutely crazy prices paid for a clean survivor or restored example; the more windows it has, the more the price tag increases…. more»
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Runs And Drives: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
“This is one of those cars that, the more you look at, it the more you smile,” says the owner. It’s a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, under the current ownership for three years. It’s here on eBay in… more»
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396 Turbo-Jet V8! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Ford rolled out the LTD (a luxurious Galaxie 500) in 1965 hyping that the car rode quieter than a Rolls-Royce. Of course, Chevrolet would respond in kind with the Caprice, a gussied-up Impala. The Caprice would go on to… more»
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Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Regular readers will be aware that I place a great deal of store on the importance of long-term ownership when considering the viability of any classic car as an investment prospect. The logic behind this is quite sound. Any… more»
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Big Fish: 1965 Rambler Marlin
In 1965, at least two car companies had “fishy” names: the Plymouth Barracuda, a fairly new pony car, and the Rambler Marlin, a really new personal luxury sporty automobile. The Marlin was based on a 1964 concept car called… more»
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D-Code 312 V8/3-Speed! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a monumental success for Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1955 and lasting for ten generations before it took a break after the 1997 model year. The first-generation cars were two-seaters and manufactured from 1955 through 1957,… more»
