The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
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Taking Aim at Rolls-Royce! 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II
The Mark II was an uber-luxury coupé sold by the Continental Division of Ford in 1956-57. It was the flagship FOMOCO automobile, marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Supposedly, Ford lost money on every one of them sold because… more»
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$100,000? 1976 Cadillac Mirage Pickup
For several years, Cadillac made a luxury pickup that was discontinued in 2013, the Escalade EXT. It was basically a rebadged Chevrolet Avalanche, a four-door pickup with a unique midgate that allowed it to be used both as a… more»
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Stored Since ’82: 1971 Lincoln Mark III
The Lincoln Continental Mark III was a huge success for Ford Motor Company, and in its three model year run from 1969 through 1971 when the personal luxury car was king, Lincoln dealers managed to sell more than 70,000… more»
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Flagship Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar 420G
The discovery of a long-dormant classic car likely stirs immediate emotions of both joy and excitement. It’s hard not to be affected by such a find, as it could represent a unique opportunity to bring home a car that’s… more»
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California Black Plates: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»
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Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale
Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»
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Desert Find: 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
If you ever needed a demonstration of how a dry environment is conducive to preserving classic metal, you need to look no further than this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. The seller located this luxury vehicle languishing in a… more»
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10k Mile 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX
There are some cars wherein you question the low-mileage claims and others where there is no doubt. This 1990 Ford Crown Victoria LX LTD is a case of the latter, as there’s no denying it is in the sort… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible
There’s something about the appearance of triple-black cars that allows them to be both classy and menacing at the same time. That is the case with this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible. Its black paint and soft-top combine perfectly with… more»
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Salvage Yard Find: 1956 Citroen Traction Avante
Just the other day, I added a post that focused on the 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet, a notable car for combining front-wheel drive with a six-cylinder engine. The novelty of a front-wheel-drive layout wasn’t unique to the Audi, as… more»
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Seville Fighter? 1977 Lincoln Versailles
Insert the Rocky theme song here – Lincoln, the underdog going after the champ: Cadillac. The movie Rockie came out a year before this 1977 Lincoln Versailles was made, but if Sly would have driven one, just think of… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75
I wouldn’t have much use for a nine-passenger vehicle but if I did, I wouldn’t get a van or anything like that. Why would I want a van when I could have something cool like this 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood… more»
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Extreme Makeover: 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet
I recently had the chance to visit the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida, which is a delightful collection of historic vehicles that all share a common theme: they were engineering masterpieces in one form or another,… more»
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Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The seller believes that this 1957 Thunderbird may have belonged to the same family since new. It is a solid classic, but it has undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, returning it to its former glory would… more»
