If you had a 1970 Buick Electra 225 convertible in 1970 you were doing pretty well. You are doing pretty well today if you can afford to own this drop-dead gorgeous drop-top shown here on eBay in beautiful Nine… more»
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One Owner 440 Powered 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Last week I opined about automobile model names and queried a thought about what do they really mean? That thread continues today with the Jensen Interceptor. When I first heard that combination of brand and model name many years… more»
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27k Genuine Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupe
At more than 19-feet in total length, this 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupe could easily be considered to be your stereotypical 1970s land yacht. The fact is that these could offer a surprising level of straight-line performance. This one also… more»
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Building Find Surprise: 1933 Pierce-Arrow 836
The series of cars from domestic continuing manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are the stock-in-trade for Barn Finds. The three companies made some fantastic heavy-duty machinery in years past and readers seem to enjoy reviewing the endless iterations…. more»
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Air Jordan’s S-Class: 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600
Celebrity owned vehicles has been used as a means to move inventory seemingly as long as used car dealers have existed, but some examples justifiably command a higher price than others. This 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 coupe was owned by… more»
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NASCAR Homologation: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
The 1980s were a unique time for the Automotive industry. Some customers in the early 80s were getting fed up with cars that had poor build quality, questionable reliability, and started making a move toward the import market. By… more»
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1 of 276: 1956 Packard Caribbean Garage Find!
For 1956, the Caribbean was the top-of-the-line Packard. And the last built in Detroit. For 1957, production was consolidated with Studebaker in South Bend and the 58-year-old marque would begin to fade away. The 1957-58 Packards were simply redressed… more»
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Nebraska Auction: Collection of Cars, Trucks & Tractors
There’s this fellow named Richard Schulz. He must have loved cars, trucks, and farm equipment a lot because he managed to assemble a collection of more than 200 of them over the years. All brands and styles, although he… more»
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Only 19k Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo CL
Chevrolet got into the personal luxury car space with the Monte Carlo in 1970 and found success from the get-go. Its name was derived from the namesake Monacan city and the model was built across six generations through the… more»
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Time Capsule? 1978 Chrysler Newport With 2,700 Miles!
For more than 20 years, the Newport served as the entry level model in the Chrysler line-up. It competed with the likes of the Buick LaSabre and the Oldsmobile 88. The big Chryslers of the 1970s still had land… more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1939 Packard Six Business Coupe
Packard was always known for building quality, high-end cars. However, the U.S. economy was still in trouble in the 1930s as the country was working to emerge from the Great Depression. To stay afloat, Packard needed to build a… more»
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American V12 In France: 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe
Judging by the layer of barn fresh grime, this Lincoln has been in storage for a long time. Lincoln Zephyrs are not ultra-rare but you don’t see them very often. In France where this Zephyr is located, I’m sure… more»
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Sport Luxury: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
When a classic car undergoes a color change, sometimes the results can be less than impressive. That is hardly the case with this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC because the transformation couldn’t be more dramatic. When you combine the color… more»
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Early Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»
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Restoration Worthy? 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
The idea of a grand touring car is intriguing to me. Do, or did, owners of cars such as this 1965 Maserati Quattroporte actually carry passengers? Certainly, they’re made for the best of all worlds: luxury, speed, handling, quietness,… more»
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Cheap SS? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Monte Carlo is one of the most tenured nameplates in the Chevy lineup, having first appeared for 1970. For its entire production life, the car was Chevrolet’s version of the Pontiac Grand Prix in their brochures. This 1984… more»
