It only takes a quick glimpse of the coffin-like hood and concealed headlamps to confirm we are looking at a mid-1930s Cord. The car in question is a 1937 Cord 812. Already a relatively rare car, this one takes… more»
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1 of 350: 1958 DeSoto Adventurer
Introduced mid-year, the 1958 Adventurer was DeSoto’s top-of-the-line car. It was available only as a 2-door hardtop and convertible. Only 350 of the former were produced that year, including the seller’s edition, making for a rare car nowadays. Located… more»
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Backyard Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar would turn out to be the most successful product launch in the history of the company. It was positioned as an upscale version of the Mustang to go after Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. The XR-7 was… more»
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Forest Find! 1953 Jaguar Mark VII
I’ll admit that I don’t know my Jaguar models as well as I would like to. Some are obvious, others, not so much so. Today’s subject car is not identified other than a claim that it’s a 1953 Jag,… more»
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Rare Muscle! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet produced a mere 3823 Monte Carlo SS454 models in 1970, and this looks like one of them! The personal luxury coupe debuted that year, featuring the “longest Chevrolet hood ever,” the Monte Carlo gave Chevy a platform and… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1935 REO Flying Cloud
The Flying Cloud was a product of Reo Motor Car Company, formed by Ramson E. Olds after a falling out he had at his first car business, Olds Motor Works. It was one of REO’s key models through the… more»
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Dad’s Forgotten Roadster: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Sorting through a deceased loved one’s possessions is hardly a fun chore, even if their property includes a forgotten collector car like this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. There’s always more paperwork involved than you’d like, and dealing with a car… more»
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Cheap Pair: 1990 Chrysler TC’s by Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a “grand tourer” that was born out of a joint venture between Chrysler and Italian-based Maserati. The goal was to improve Chrysler’s image as a “blue-collar” automobile builder. Due to production delays, a… more»
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Nice Driver: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
In the automotive world, styling trends can be fickle. In 1959, owning a Cadillac with the iconic and enormous fins was very much a must-have for potential buyers. A couple of years later, this feature was considered by many… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan
When Cord unveiled its 810 model at the New York Auto Show in November of 1935, it caused a sensation. The company was inundated with orders and committed to commence deliveries by Christmas. In their defense, they didn’t specify… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible last saw active service nearly three decades ago. It is a solid and largely complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project for its next owner. Its rust issues are minimal, while its… more»
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Running Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Market reaction to the new Dodge Charger in 1966-67 was mixed. But when Chrysler’s B-bodied cars got redesigned for 1968, sales took off, rising from 17,000 to 92,000 units. The 1969 model year was almost as popular and would… more»
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Muscle Car Drop-Top? 1966 Mercury Park Lane
The Park Lane was the flagship car in Mercury’s full-size lineup during most of the 1960s. This 1966 Park Lane convertible is a running project, with a unique engine/transmission combination. It has a 428 V8 and a 4-speed which… more»
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Daily Driver: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Finding a classic car that has been part of the same family for more than six decades is a rare treat, but that’s the story behind this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its original lady owner purchased the car from a… more»
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Packaged Pair: 1971 Buick Riviera(s)
So, what’s better than finding an iconic 1971 Buick Riviera? How about finding two ’71 Buick Rivieras. That’s right folks, buy ’em both and get a discount! Both Buicks are project cars with one being in a bit better… more»
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Rare Drop Top: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Can you place a price on exclusivity? It seems that if the subject of this question is a 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible, it is possible. From an exclusivity perspective, the company only produced 513 examples of the Crown Convertible… more»
