Ah, the seemingly eight-foot-long hood. So smooth and square, with no nose curving downward as if trying to sniff the pavement. This is a piece of sheet metal big enough to feed an entire family their Thanksgiving dinner off… more»
Luxury Cars
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Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow!
Celebrity ownership of any classic car is sure to ignite debate, especially when it comes to the question of whether such ownership contributes to its potential value. In some cases, the answer is obvious, while in others, it can… more»
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Nicely Modified: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Surprises come in all sorts of packages. It’s that old “Don’t judge a book by its cover” admonishment that applies to so many things, cars included. Take this 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight for example. Yes, it does look like my… more»
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Ultra Rare: 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
The Bonneville became an integral part of the Pontiac model lineup in 1958, but its introduction as a Convertible derivative of the Star Chief in 1957 left buyers breathless. The company brought every option to the table, including fuel… more»
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Gold Chains Version: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
I sorta stepped in it when I covered this 1971 Lincoln Mark III two weeks ago. I stated, “the Mark IV which was kind of OK at first but then it developed into a porcine, underpowered, disco-duck of a… more»
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Bentley Alternative: 1951 Austin Sheerline
The Sheerline was something of a poor man’s Rolls-Royce or Bentley, built by Austin in England between 1947 and 1954. While they sold for a third less coin, you could still buy five or six Austin sports cars for… more»
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New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car
I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles. We are just caretakers of these items. This does make sense for well-made durable goods. Automobiles on the CCCA… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible
From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»
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Properly Named Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D’elegance
Long and square, with wire wheels and a half-vinyl top, the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham listed here on eBay, could be yours on Tuesday evening. You do like conspicuous signs of luxury, don’t you? We just have to see… more»
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Wraparound Glass! 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
The Toronado was revolutionary by Detroit standards as it was the first U.S production car with front-wheel-drive in 30 years. Between 1966 and 1970, Olds sold it as something of a GT-style performance luxury car but changed directions in… more»
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50K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
A 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix used to be a common site on the streets in the late 1970’s and in high school parking lots of the 1980’s. As a kid, my neighbor’s son had a gold 1976 Grand Prix… more»
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Black on Black: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
When it comes to collecting a car that was both produced in large quantities and has a reputation for being incredibly long-lived, you have to start splitting hairs to find the standout example. Obviously, there are the ones that… more»
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Now and Future Collectible 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
This might not look aged enough to be a collectible right now, though it’s nearly forty years old. But squirrel it away in your garage, let the inevitable rush of time take over, and the next thing you know,… more»
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No Corinthian Leather: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Anyone older than a teenager in the 1970s probably remembers Chrysler’s sales pitch for the then-new Cordoba. On television, Richard Montalban would praise the Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leathers” (which wasn’t a real thing, and you could get the cars… more»
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Preservation Spec: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
Up until a few months ago, I had an Alfa Romeo Milano Verde project taking up space at a local shop. The car absolutely deserved to be revived owing to its largely rust-free condition, clean Recaro interior, and unmodified… more»
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Beautiful 1947 Lincoln Continental Awaits Easy Revival
Somebody’s going to get quite a bargain. The 1947 Lincoln Continental V12 for sale on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a very solid, unmolested example. And the owner, who inherited it from his late Lincoln collector father,… more»
