The widow of the original owner of a collection of Mercedes-Benz convertibles has seemingly set some very reasonable prices on three W124 cabriolets and one R129 drop top. This is an interesting collection to have, as these cars didn’t… more»
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13k Mile Barn Find: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker
The “Forward Look” Chryslers of the late 1950s were followed up by the unibody Chryslers of the 1960s. They still had their tailfins (for a while) and still looked different than what most of Detroit was making, but they… more»
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Fresh Rebuild: 1988 BMW M5
Generally speaking, if you tell the owner of any BMW that wears the “M” badge that their classic requires an engine rebuild, the reaction will be to hyperventilate and then apply for a mortgage on the family home. That… more»
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24K Miles! 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Coupe
It would appear that there is some rising interest in GM’s downsized B body cars from the 1977-1990 era occurring. Some low-mileage examples like this 1978 Pontiac Bonneville sedan have surfaced recently and there is always a lot of… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1964 Lincoln Continental
The fourth generation of the Lincoln Continental enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961-69. As a direct competitor to Lincoln, the luxurious Continental was offered in sedan and convertible body styles, both with the famous (or infamous) suicide doors. More… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12
If you look up the word “longevity” in the dictionary, you should, by rights, find a picture of the Jaguar XJS beside it. Originally designed as the long-awaited replacement for the E-Type, it remained in production for an incredible… more»
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Almost Like New: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
I started driving in the era when this 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado was made so I will always have a soft spot for vehicles from the mid to late-1970s. I know that it’s popular to dump on it for being… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Yesterday we took a look at a hot rod “baby-bird” 1955 Ford Thunderbird and today, we’re going to move one generation forward to what is known as the “square-bird” era (’58-’60) and check out a 1960 version. This Thunderbird… more»
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Baby Blue Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Another day, another clean W123! This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D is more typical of the diesel-powered Benzes we see, and the one that has survived with cockroach-like abilities in third world countries and the United States alike. Here, they’re cherished… more»
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One-Owner 24k Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird
If you were to look up the definition of land yacht, there would have to be a picture of a mid-1970s Ford Thunderbird next to it. The sixth generation of the T-Bird was built between 1972-76 and they were… more»
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Diesel Coupe: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup has long been celebrated for its reliability and overbuilt qualities, but not necessarily associated with earning its driver major style points, and certainly nothing to do with speed. The W123 turbo diesel coupe aimed to… more»
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New Interior: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
Don’t let the tired paint fool you because this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado has a lot to commend it. It is a classic car ready to be driven and enjoyed, although a fresh coat of paint would make it really… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac’s Grand Am, new for 1973, was inspired by the encroaching European brands like Mercedes and BMW into the U.S. car market. The idea was to combine sporty-car and luxury-car into the same package. So, the Grand Am would… more»
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10-Year Barn Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
The big news for the fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass was that all the GM intermediates were being downsized for 1978 (and through 1988). That would result in lighter, more nimble cars that should have been easier on… more»
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421 Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
With $135,000 invested, this 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix promises to stand tall at any venue. Immaculate paint and a factory-perfect engine compartment represent merely the appetizer at this smörgåsbord of Pontiac perfection. Only 20 miles have passed beneath the… more»
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Rocket 455! 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Scattered across nine model years between the 1960s-1980s, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to produce special editions of their Cutlass automobiles. These became known as the Hurst/Olds. The 1973 models were the fourth such pass at these limited-production cars,… more»
