When Cadillac introduced its Third Generation of its Series 62, it provided the first hints of a trend that would dominate American vehicle design in the latter half of the 1950s. It was the first Cadillac to feature tailfins,… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Details are scarce on this supposedly rust-free 1969 Jaguar E-Type coupe, which has been located near Saratoga, California with no keys, no title, and four seats. Depending on your point of view, all three of those could be negatives… more»
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Oldsmobile V8: 1947 Lincoln-Zephyr
The Lincoln-Zephyr was a line of luxury cars produced by Lincoln from 1936-42. When production resumed after World War II, the Zephyr part of the name would be dropped as of 1948. The car would serve as the basis… more»
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460 V8 Project: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
In the late 1970s, most car buyers were migrating to smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles. Except for those who were affluent and didn’t care about the cost of gasoline. The Lincoln Continental Mark V continued to knock down some impressive… more»
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In The Barn 10 Years: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Throughout the 1960s, the Bonneville was the cream of the crop when it came to buying a new Pontiac. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful. This ’64 2-door hardtop has been stored in the seller’s barn for more… more»
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9k Original Miles? 1937 Cord 812 Berline Sedan
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»
