In the wake of the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, U.S. automakers began downsizing their mid-size and full-size cars to be more fuel-efficient. For the Chevrolet Impala and Classic, their turn came in 1977 when the cars got bigger… more»
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No Reserve 1968 BMW 2000CS Project
This 1968 BMW 2000CS appeared on craigslist a few days ago, and then quickly disappeared. Assuming it had been sold, we deleted the post, but then here it appears on eBay. This “New Class” coupe isn’t perfect and had… more»
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No Reserve 18k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it was introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was the first U.S production car built with front-wheel-drive since the Cord in 1937. Fast forward to 1983 and the car was in the middle of its third generation. A… more»
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Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
After Studebaker and Packard got together in 1954, Packard-branded cars would be gone four short years later. Packard automobiles built in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that famous name which went back almost… more»
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Loaded 51k Mile 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
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Sensible Upgrades: 1967 AMC Marlin
The Rambler Marlin was born in 1965 as a fastback version of the Classic and appears to be a forerunner to what Dodge would do with its Charger in 1966-67. The Marlin was rebranded as an AMC product in… more»
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Ready for Refreshing? 1958 Dodge Coronet
The red and white paint on this 1958 Dodge Coronet makes it a real head-turner. The seller describes it as a turn-key and ready for cruise nights. It can be found for sale here on here on eBay with… more»
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Movie Car: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
In 1975, the Dodge Charger was moved upstream to compete as a personal luxury car with the new B-body Chrysler Cordoba (you know, the one with rich Corinthian leathers). Only one model would be offered, the SE (Special Edition),… more»
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New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»
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Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the last for the Fourth Generation Ford Thunderbird, and it was also its least successful of that era. While sales figures of 69,176 were by no means a disaster, it still marked a drop… more»
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39K Original Miles! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
So many thoughts, emotions, and suggestions are evoked when one spies an early ’70s Cadillac Eldorado like this 1974 example. Oh, and it’s a convertible too! So much the better. It sounds like it may be a twenty-footer based… more»
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Gold Standard – 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
All-new for 1993, the Lincoln Mark VIII improved on the 1984-1992 Mark VII in many ways, and served as the launching point for the 32V DOHC 4.6L Intech V8. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII in Fraser, Michigan shows a… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a personal luxury car that would appeal to the muscle car set. The car didn’t go over well in its first two years but took off in 1968-70 as Chrysler redesigned all… more»
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Springtime Edition Survivor: 1990 Cadillac DeVille
Believe it or not, this “Spring Edition” Cadillac DeVille actually came out in springtime, with a raft of cosmetic upgrades that were likely designed to appeal to one particular demographic. The DeVille shown here isn’t exactly a loved model… more»
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Barn Find V6: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy launched the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the growing personal luxury car market that Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick were already enjoying. At first, it shared the platform used by the Grand Prix which was downsized… more»
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Diamond in the Rough? 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe
In terms of rarity alone, it would be hard to beat this 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this classic is available for $12,000. Many thanks to Will Zeier… more»
