The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»
Luxury Cars
Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
First Year Mark! 1956 Continental Mark II
Synonymous with luxury, the Lincoln Continental spanned through ten generations of cars, and while it took a pause here and there the Continental nameplate ultimately lasted until just a couple of years ago when it was put to rest… more»
Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»
42k 1965 Chevrolet Caprice with a 396 and Factory Air
“One of the nicest examples of a first year Caprice I think you’ll find.” Based on the photos, I can’t argue with the seller on that statement. We’ve featured several ’65 Caprices on Barn Finds, but this is one… more»
1 of 2000: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality Of Monaco
The Ford Thunderbird already had plenty of bling and lavish styling by the time the 1963 model rolled around, but an interesting event occurred the year before that the powers that be at Ford Motor Company viewed as a… more»
Update: 59K-Mile 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – This 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is listed for sale again, this time here on craigslist, and it’s located in the Ojai, California area. They’re curiously asking $8,249 which they say is a price reduction but that’s almost $2,000… more»
Sweet Survivor? 1971 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was a premium automobile built by American Motors from 1957 to 1974 over eight generations. Except for 1962-66, it was a full-sized car designed to compete with the top dogs at GM, Ford, and Chrysler. It began… more»
Original 425: 1963 Buick Riviera
There are many ways that a vehicle manufacturer can drive up demand for a particular model. Special Edition packages, unique paint and trim combinations, and slick advertising are just a few. Another clever ploy is to proclaim loudly that… more»
Not Started In Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
I’m glad that this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t have faded and sunburnt paint so I don’t have to use the dreaded word patina here. As it is, though, I do have to use the word “iconic” when describing the… more»
Little Old Lady Owned: 1959 Imperial Crown
Let’s cut to the chase, this 1959 Imperial Crown convertible is a whammer-jammer in all of its Virgil Exner excess. As outrageous as it sits, it looks like it could be auditioning for a part in delusional director John… more»
Rare Color! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
The 1964-66 Ford Thunderbirds were treated to new sheet metal that would earn them the nicknames “Jetbirds” or “Flairbirds”. The public responded enthusiastically to the changes and sales increased by nearly 50% in the first year. The only thing… more»
Monaco Edition: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited Landau
When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»
Runs Great! 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe
Record Pontiac’s Ventura for 1968 as another home run for ’60s GM styling. This 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe in Frisco, Texas comes to market here on eBay where at least 15 bidders have elevated its market value beyond… more»
















