Luxury Cars

For Restoration? 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III

Marcello Gandini put his prints on many a supercar, from the Countach to the Stratos, the Miura to the Espada. Of this grouping, only the four-seat Espada is even the slightest bit practical. In fact, keep one in good… more»

Euro Market Car: 1984 Ferrari 400i

These days, it’s not exactly hard to see where a car has been given the prevalence of online auctions. The question is, what do you do with this information? If you can see that a vehicle is routinely coming… more»

Simply the Best: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Describing any classic as “mint in every way” is bold, but the seller adopts this approach when listing this 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. Finding anything deserving of criticism is almost impossible, despite the listing containing a good selection of… more»

23K-Mile One Owner: 1990 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

The fancy treatment on this 1990 Cadillac Sedan DeVille was sometimes known as the “gold package,” and sometimes it was just known as a Sedan DeVille with a bunch of non-factory stuff added on. I’m not sure which version… more»

Boat Tail Beauty: 1973 Buick Riviera 65k Miles

The Riviera was born in 1963 as Buick’s new personal luxury car. It competed along with the Pontiac Grand Prix in that growing arena. A redesign came in 1971 and brought a whole new, fresh look to the car… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Although fuel economy and prestige motoring may seem mutually exclusive, they combine perfectly in this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. Whether on the open road or navigating the hustle and bustle of heavy city traffic, this Mercedes will provide a… more»

Low Miles and T-Tops! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

When the Monte Carlo was introduced as a 1970 model, it was billed as the first personal luxury car offered by Chevrolet, and the timing was excellent, as this segment was becoming more popular in the auto industry.  Although… more»

It’s Really A Gran Coupe! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When an enthusiast’s vision is to turn an auto into a clone, I’m generally supportive of the idea, as my thoughts are that if it’s your car, you’ve got the right to do whatever you want with it.  However,… more»

38k Mile Survivor: 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe

By 1976, the Pontiac LeMans was nearing the end of its fourth-generation life cycle, but the design team was still busy working on making it more modern-looking by adding four rectangular headlights and an upgraded grille up front.  The… more»

3rd-generation Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet joined the personal luxury market in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. Riding on the same modified A-body platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, the new Chevy also borrowed some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle (IMO). All of… more»

LT1 Powered Luxury Sedan: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Dating all the way back to 1936, the Roadmaster was an on-again, off-again offering from Buick, with the moniker taking a more than three-decade break before returning for a final run lasting between 1991 and 1996.  Now riding on… more»

371-Powered Beauty: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Hardtop

When the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1949 model, it quickly became one of the brand’s most popular autos, offering a combination of stylish looks plus an exceptionally high level of performance for the period.  Known as the… more»

Koenig Specials Movie Car: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

If you were old enough in the 1970s and 80s to observe some aspects of European tuning car culture, you would inevitably have been exposed to the likes of highly modified cars known as  Koenig Specials. These vehicles were… more»

One Owner, Low Miles: 1966 Chrysler 300

The Chrysler Letter-Series was launched in 1955 as a performance luxury car. It was produced through 1965 in relatively low numbers, with the suffix changing from year to year (ex., 300-C, 300-D, etc.). To give buyers a slightly less… more»

400-Equipped: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba

After a tentative start, the American Personal Luxury Car market segment developed strength during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers seeking a suitable candidate were spoiled for choice, with this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba a strong contender for those with Mopar… more»

V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci

Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»

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