This 1986 BMW 528e is an unusual assortment of parts, featuring some very desirable period-correct upgrades. However, the seller calls it an “Alpina Package” car, which raises some questions about what we’re actually looking at here. Alpina is BMW’s… more»
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33K Miles! 1987 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The sixth-generation Cadillac DeVille was quite different in that it was now based on GM’s front-wheel-drive C-body platform and they were about two feet shorter than the previous generation DeVilles were. This beautifully-preserved time capsule is a 1987 Cadillac… more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
The Mercedes-Benz W126 chassis is a masterpiece of over-engineering, and has long been looked at as a benchmark for 1980s luxury sedans. Despite these credentials, they’re not worth a whole lot today, largely because they get driven into the… more»
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67 Mile Time Capsule: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
1976 was the last year for General Motors’ full-size cars before the downsizing began. In light of fuel shortages and higher gas prices, it was inevitable that automobiles would have to become efficient. The 1976 Cadillacs were the biggest… more»
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428HO/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Most people don’t know that when the 2nd generation of the Pontiac Grand Prix was introduced, it was available with either a 370 horsepower or 390 horsepower 428 HO engine. Here is a beautiful example that is located in… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford T-Birds were introduced for 1961 and their shape had space age qualities about them. A big departure from the “Squarebirds” of 1958-60. The car would gain a lot of attention very quickly as… more»
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Only One in the U.S.? 1949 Fiat 1100B Cabriolet
Gray market cars have been coming into the United States for decades, but for different reasons. In the 70s and 80s, the import market was primarily driven by consumers who wanted the forbidden fruit, the high horsepower models that… more»
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Dagmar Equipped: 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
This 1956 Cadillac could be considered a barn find but it’s really a yard find which isn’t too auspicious a find because there are old cars outside, in yards, everywhere. They hide in plain sight, you just need to… more»
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17k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours
Fifth-generation Chevy Nova’s (1975-79) were the last of the rear-wheel-drive models. They would continue to sell well even though the FWD Citation was coming soon to replace it (which was too bad). For 1976, the designation for the most… more»
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Recent Repaint: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Hubba-Hubba! It’s huge, with a gargantuan engine and a top that goes down, how could it get any better? Love them or hate them, the ninth generation (1971-1978) Cadillac Eldorado, like this 1973 example, makes a statement! Of course,… more»
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Hidden for 30 Years: 1982 Avanti II
The Avanti underwent numerous transformations as it evolved under different ownership groups, but with its general appearance rarely changing too much, it has always enjoyed a following regardless of what was happening in the background at headquarters. This 1982… more»
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The Forgotten T-Type: 1985 Buick Riviera
If you’re like me, you’ve likely forgotten just how deep the line of turbocharged Buicks reached in the 1980s. While we almost always call to mind the Regal and Grand National, Buick also made T-Types out of its top-shelf… more»
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Stored 50 Years! 1936 Chrysler Airflow C10
With a strange idea called “aerodynamics” in mind, Chrysler embarked upon a futuristic design called the Airflow. This 1936 Chrysler Airflow C10 in Hockessin, Delaware hasn’t split the wind in over 50 years. Long-term storage did the Chrysler no… more»
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36k Mile Exotic: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
All of us have vehicles we lust after with little or no basis in logic, but there are some vehicles that require an even stronger stomach than normal. I don’t have any issue with the looks of the striking… more»
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Bucket Seats? 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Nestled under the warmth of a pile of moving blankets is this 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It was been slumbering as such for ten years after coming in out of the cold. The seller suggests that it needs complete… more»
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Three Good Corners! 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
“Pure glamor… with a touch of adventure!” That’s how Oldsmobile’s sales brochure described the 1963 Starfire. The sportiest of Oldsmobile’s full-sized lineup that year came standard with leather bucket seats, center console, automatic transmission, and the “famous” 394 Starfire… more»
