Though it was the top trim level offered by Dodge upon introduction, the Royal seems to sometimes be overlooked or forgotten by many Mopar fans, and there could be a couple of reasons for that. Production was relatively short,… more»
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One-Year-Only Performer: 1979 Chrysler 300
With the first generation of the Cordoba about to age out of the marketplace, Chrysler pulled an old number out of the bag that hadn’t been used since 1971 to offer high-end buyers something special, before the car was… more»
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Red 425 V8: 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom
For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man… more»
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Last Call 1 of 911: 1961 DeSoto
The DeSoto brand had been a Chrysler staple since 1928. But by the time the late 1950s arrived, declining sales pointed to one too many divisions at Chrysler Corp. That was also part of the problem with Edsel over… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 4-Speed
It’s not often that a classic Mercedes shows up with this level of documentation, originality, and real-world usability all in one package. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Portland, Oregon, stands out as a… more»
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1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham 2-Door
19 feet of fun, this 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham 2-Door Formal Hardtop looks good, but being located in beautiful North Phoenix, Arizona, the interior has seen better days due to the relentless, hot, nice, beautiful, wish-we-had-some-in-Minnesota sun. The… more»
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One Of Only 633! 1965 Imperial Convertible
When it comes to sixties vintage luxury cars, there’s no doubt about it, the ’64-’66 edition of the Imperial is my favorite. And today, for your review, we have a rare 1965 Imperial Crown convertible to consider. The seller… more»
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Container Find: 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Drop-Top
From 1940 to 1964, the Series Sixty-Two (also 62) was the breadwinner of Cadillac’s assortment of products. It was the entry-level model, though hardly sparse, and most confused it with the Coupe de Ville/Sedan de Ville offerings, which were… more»
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Only 1900 Miles! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the 1970s, U.S.-built factory convertibles were becoming harder to find. The safety pundits had made enough noise to scare away a lot of buyers. So, General Motors decided that the 1975 model year would be the last for… more»
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W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442
General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»
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Underpriced Roadster: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Every now and again, you see a deal come up for grabs that quite literally seems too good to be true. And this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster with the preferred 4-speed manual is perhaps one of the best opportunities… more»
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Concours Condition? 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
Easily one of the most unusual and interesting front-end treatments of all time, this 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado has what I think is a menacing look, with its emotionless eyes (headlights) glaring at its next victim. The selling dealership has… more»
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Truly Mint: 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
It is a bold seller that describes their classic as “truly mint,” but that is the approach taken with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It has a genuine 64,000 miles on the clock, and the listing images seem… more»
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Fading Childhood Memories: 1974 Buick Century
As we roll into the holiday season, it is human nature to reflect on days past and loved ones who are no longer with us. When I stumbled upon this ad for a 1974 Buick Century coupe for sale… more»
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It Is Gorgeous! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Like so many cars from this bicentennial era, Pontiac’s Grand Prix started packing on the pounds and adding to its girth by 1976. Not that it seemed to matter, as 228K of these personal luxury coupes rolled off of… more»
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Solid But Needs Sorting: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his… more»
