A few weeks ago I was in southern California, a place where you always find interesting cars that are used as everyday drivers. In spite of tight emission controls, many older cars, old enough to escape those regulations, can… more»
Luxury Cars
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Continental Equipped! Excellent 1958 Oldsmobile 88
Oh, Oldsmobile, where have you gone? From technological leader to the hubris of the fifties to the ignominy of the late ’70s to dissolution. If you’re a car person, it’s a long, sad story. But forget that for now… more»
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Tri-Power 421! 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
A mere 2500 miles after restoration, this super-clean 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe in Greensboro, Georgia comes to market here on Hemmings, needing nothing beyond a new owner. Once featured on My Classic Car, the 421 Tri-Power Poncho… more»
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82k Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was AMC’s top-line automobile from 1957-74. It would hold the honor of being the longest continuously used car nameplate at that time. The 1971 models were part of the car’s seventh generation and competed with the Chevy… more»
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Clamshell Barn Find! 1965 Buick Riviera
The Riviera was Buick’s entry into the personal luxury space, something akin to the Ford Thunderbird…but–dare I say–better. It was bigger, had more power, and arguably better styling. The Riviera began as a trim level on Buick’s earlier models… more»
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Boat-tail Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera as a personal luxury car in 1963 and it remained part of the line-up for the rest of the 20th Century. While most people think of the late 1950s when it comes to unusual styling,… more»
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Original 425: 1964 Buick Riviera
When Buick decided to dip its toe into the water of the personal luxury car segment, they did it with the Riviera. This experiment was a success, with the Riviera name lingering in the market in various forms until… more»
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Top-Of-The-Line: 59k Mile 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX
Designed as a personal luxury coupe during some of Chrysler’s most trying times, the Dodge Mirada was an undermarketed gem of luxury performance. This was Dodge’s badge-engineered equivalent to the Chrysler Cordoba and Imperial, and as such was not… more»
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Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
There is still gold to be found in California, folks. And it comes in the stylish shape of this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door Hardtop. This one-owner Chrysler was bought new in Los Angeles and has called the Golden… more»
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Evel Knievel Wagon! 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
At first glance, this 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon looks like something from Elvis Presley’s collection. Yet it was owned by that guy who used to jump things like large canyons, Evel Knievel. The wagon was no doubt custom-built… more»
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Jeeps, Cadillacs and More: 41 Cars and Trucks
Most car collectors tend to focus on a particular brand, period, or body type. But in the case of the Moizard couple out of Strathcona Country, Alberta, Canada, they have a little bit of everything here. This is a… more»
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Fabulous Four-Door: 1956 Buick Century Riviera
Looking like something out of a box of Good & Plenty is this wonderful 1956 Buick Century, finished off in an oh-so two-tone ’50s finish of Tahiti Coral and Dover White. This big four-door hardtop is located in Bellingham,… more»
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Rare Coupe: 1975 Jaguar XJ6C Survivor
This 1975 Jaguar XJ6C is a rarely seen two-door version of the manufacturer’s iconic luxury saloon, and with under 90,000 original miles and no evidence of rust, it’s likely one of the few unrestored survivors left. This Jaguar has… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
The 1957 Star Chief Custom Transcontinental Safari has what may be the longest car name ever and was built for only one year by Pontiac. It had a mid-season debut that some might think of as a 4-door Star… more»
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Hidden Auction Gems? Government Surplus Sale!
You never know what you’ll find at auctions featuring government-owned surplus or repossessions, as this latest assortment from auction company Bid Fast and Last goes to show you. The auctioneer specializes in all manners of sales, from estate clean-outs… more»
