Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a Rolls-Royce, I know a few of you have. This car looks slick and sleek on the outside but the once-luxurious interior has seen better days…. more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan
It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»
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Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»
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Ridiculously Rare? 1970 Rover 3500 S
Well, I don’t know about “Ridiculously” rare as the seller states, but I’m willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt, at first. What makes this 1970 Rover 3500 rare, is its “S” designation. How rare? Hard to… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
New for 1969, the Second Generation Pontiac Grand Prix offered buyers a perfect blend of luxury and performance. Its combined chrome grille and front bumper made a bold visual statement, with 112,486 buyers electing to park one in their… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau
When Ford unveiled its Third Generation Thunderbird, it revealed a car sleeker and more futuristic than its predecessors. The country’s imagination had been captured by the concept of landing on the moon, and the Thunderbird’s rocket-like appearance seemed to… more»
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Never Restored: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
If you were a used car dealer in the 70s or 80s, you would have been smart to sock away anything resembling a performance or enthusiast car as a future project before prices shot up. It can be hard… more»
