Do cars belong in museums? It is an interesting topic, and it will ignite views from both sides of the fence. While I deem it essential to preserve classic cars, I always feel that they deserve an opportunity to… more»
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One Family Owned: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Regular readers will be aware of my preference for cars that exhibit a history of long-term ownership. That makes this 1961 Ford Thunderbird a vehicle that ticks the right boxes for me. Not only is it an original and… more»
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Block Party: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
We used to joke in high school that the Lincoln Continental was as long as a city block. This car is listed here on eBay with a Buy It Now Price of $16,000. The seller has also included a… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
The 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham was a big, powerful, luxurious car that was as close to a Lincoln Continental as you could buy with a Mercury badge on it. Though a mere three inches shorter than the Lincoln, the… more»
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Museum Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
I’m not sure how you feel, but I have always believed that while preserving classic cars is essential, designers and manufacturers never intended their creations to spend their lives as museum pieces. That has been the fate of this… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Taken at face value, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a two-owner survivor that remains original and unmodified. It has 45,000 original miles on the clock, and its numbers-matching V8… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas
When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»
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Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»
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19k Mile Cream Puff! 1985 Buick LeSabre Limited
The fifth generation Buick LeSabre spanned model years 1977 to 1985, nearly the entire malaise era, a low point during which American auto makers struggled, sacrificing horsepower and smooth operation to meet emissions requirements and market demands for higher… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
While life behind the wheel of a classic muscle or sports car can offer an exhilarating motoring experience, there comes a time in this crazy world when we all feel we need to kick back and relax in total… more»
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This 3,200-Mile 1976 Thunderbird Is A True Time Capsule
Talk about a time capsule! This 1976 Thunderbird, here on Craigslist near Chicago, has only 3,200 miles on the odometer. It’s like buying a new car, except there’s a part-vinyl roof, acres of red plastic, and lots of highly… more»
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Drives Like New! 1973 Imperial Two-Door Hardtop
The ’73 Imperial boasts “Cigar lighters for everyone,” according to the seller, and owning this Imperial, or any Imperial for that matter, seems like a good reason to take up cigar smoking… regardless of gender. This 1973 Imperial LeBaron… more»
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V8 Powered! 1937 Packard Super Eight Sedan
You can’t always tell a book (or in this case a 1937 Packard) by its cover. Who would’ve thought that underneath that original 85-year-old paint and interior and overall stock appearance lies a small block V8, automatic transmission, and… more»
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One-Owner 454 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Already a popular car, the Chevy Monte Carlo took off with the redesign of 1973. All of GM’s intermediate cars got a new platform that adopted Colonnade styling with a pillared roofline but frameless door glass. Sales shot to… more»
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Les Brown’s Renowned 1956 Continental Mark II
OK, who remembers Les Brown and His Band of Renown? Well, not me exactly (I’m old but not that old) but I do remember, as a kid, when Dean Martin’s show was on the tube and Les Brown was… more»
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43k Original Miles? 1962 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Coupe
Here’s a well-preserved 1962 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Sports Coupe (that’s a mouthful) that looks pretty shiny and spiffy to be 60 years old. It’s had one recent repaint to its original Cirrus Blue and Provincial White, its interior is… more»
