The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling. Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»
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46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»
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“Merchero” Custom! 1972 Mercury Grand Marquis
Being a step up from Ford in the FOMOCO pecking order, the Lincoln-Mercury Division of the company generally was devoid of pickup trucks. An exception is the Lincoln Mark LT from 2006 to 2008. Unless you bought one made… more»
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Malaise No More: 1975 Olds Cutlass S
There’s a new sweet spot in car collecting, and it’s of vehicles that span rides we used to blithely dismiss as coming from the “malaise” era. That is the post-1972 pinnacle of muscle car production which gave birth to… more»
BF Exclusive: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
What we all need is a little more turquoise in our lives. I was reminded of this when I stopped by my local paint store to get some Medium Turquoise mixed in a can for my ’65 Dodge Dart… more»
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44K Mile Northstar: 1993 Cadillac Allante
Plenty has been said on these pages (mostly by me) about the Cadillac Allante failing to become a true collector’s item. However, at the risk of appearing to be a hypocrite, there’s no denying that really nice examples are… more»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Buick Riviera
Here’s some trivia for Buick lovers: Did you know that the most popular color on 1963 Rivieras was Arctic White? Yes, 7,735 out of 40,000 buyers thought that white best accentuated the Riviera’s beautiful lines (Silver Cloud was a… more»
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As Good as a Studebaker? 1978 Avanti II
The original Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury car that the troubled company could only afford to keep on the payroll for two model years (1963 and 1964). But a pair of Stude dealers felt the car deserved a… more»
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Weathered Drop-Top: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevy Impala Super Sport was one of the most popular cars of the 1960s – at least in the first half of the decade. But mid-way into that 10-year span the mid-size Chevelle came along, and the Chevelle… more»
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46k Miles! 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
This Monterey Green Firemist (what a name!) Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham cost a whopping $6,899 in 1968, a full $1,114 more than a Sedan DeVille. One thing you got for your extra grand or so was a little more length…. more»
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Almost A GTO: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400
When you’re in the market for a sixties or seventies GM A-Body, it’s always a good day when you run across a well-cared-for example, but even better if the car has spent its entire life in California. This 1970… more»
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Partially Restored E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the prettier cars made by the German marque, and when equipped with three pedals and the 3.0L engine, it’s still a fairly pricey acquisition. While prices have begun to tumble a bit… more»
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40K Mile Garage Find: 1987 Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac Allante has been the target of many car enthusiasts’ affections over the years, either because it remains an affordable classic in an increasingly expensive landscape, or because they have fond memories of it being a desirable acquisition… more»
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Last of the Line: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville
Pontiac introduced the Grand Ville series of full-size automobiles in 1971. The Grand Ville replaced the Bonneville, which was repositioned to sub for the discontinued Executive. They were some of the biggest cars Pontiac ever built, and 1975 was… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Wagon
With the immense popularity of the “Tri-Fives” during the period of 1955 through 1957, it was easy for buyers to get sucked in and head straight for their Chevy dealer to choose a model that would suit their needs… more»
