In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»
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“Woodie” Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
For five decades, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It began in the closing days of the wood-bodied wagons of the early 1950s and stayed around into the 1990s when the woodgrain was just a fake applique…. more»
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Rare and Spotless: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
By the late 1950s, Cadillac was possibly getting close to the peak of its powers. Many people aspired to own a Caddy, and their extrovert styling meant having one parked in your driveway told the world that you were… more»
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Last of the Line: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible
From the early 1970s, General Motors had begun getting out of the convertible business. Growing safety concerns had put a dent in their sales. For example, when the mid-size Chevelle was redesigned in 1973, no drop-top would be included…. more»
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Hemi Orange Roller: 1969 Dodge Charger
UPDATE 06/12/2022: This 1969 Dodge Charger roller has returned to the market, and it seems that the seller may have fallen foul of a non-paying buyer. Its previous listing indicated that it sold for $24,200, but the owner has… more»
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Florida Barn Find: 1969 Rover 3500S V8
This 1969 Rover 3500S V8 is a restoration-worthy candidate that resides in Miami, Florida, and looks quite honest for being a barn-find project. The big Rover sedan marked an impressive shot across the bow from the British company to… more»
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1-of-2? 1977 Cadillac Seville San Remo
While they haven’t reached the point of extinction, finding coachbuilt vehicles in today’s new car market is challenging. They haven’t disappeared entirely, but tightening safety regulations and insurance requirements mean that they are often deemed unviable. The seller claims… more»
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E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan
Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»
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Update! 11k Mile 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited
UPDATE – This 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited has traveled from New Hampshire down to Florida, added 111 to the odometer, gained some skinnier white wall tires, and is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay… more»
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1 of 10 Left? 1937 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight
The Chrysler Airflow, along with the companion Desoto Airflow, was the first full-size American production car to use aerodynamics as a basis for building a sleeker automobile. Minimizing air resistance was key to the auto’s design. It was considered… more»
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Stored 55 Years: 1956 Lincoln Premier
This 1956 Lincoln Premier hardtop coupe has been sitting since 1967 according to the seller. That’s a long time to keep this much beauty away from the public. The fender-mounted mirrors are an unusual touch and this gorgeous project… more»
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Air-Cooled Hemi V8! Tatra 603 Sedan
The Tatra 603 was a larger rear-engined luxury car that was produced by Tatra (a Czechoslovak company) from 1956 to 1975. Due to the political climate of the day, only high-ranking politicians and heads of companies usually had access… more»
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Golden Girl: Two-Owner 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
On Route 17 South in Lodi, New Jersey, is a gentleman’s club called Satin Dolls. No, I’ve never been in, but it’s quite famous as the filming location of the fictional ‘Bada Bing’ club, owned by Tony Soprano’s consigliere… more»
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Soft Corinthian Velour! 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The company that once boasted that there would never be a small Chrysler reluctantly backtracked and gave us the “smaller” 18-foot-long Cordoba. Not to mention having one of the most memorable advertising campaigns of all time. This 1979 Chrysler… more»
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Stored 13 Years: 1968 Dodge Charger
From its introduction in 1966, the Dodge Charger fit into more than one market niche. It was part personal luxury car, part muscle car, and was for anyone who wanted a larger, sporty coupe. Sales were slow at first… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was a different kind of personal luxury car. It deployed front-wheel-drive more than two decades before it would become the norm with most U.S. automobile production. This second-generation edition from 1973 is a… more»
