The 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo was the final update of the Hawk badge that first saw the light of day in 1956 when the Golden Hawk was unveiled. It was also part of the company’s last-ditch stand to ward… more»
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Flip House Find: 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Though I’ve never been close to becoming a house flipper, it’s immensely appealing – especially given the treasures that might be found in the garage. A tired Karmann Ghia may not be the treasure most of us hope for,… more»
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Low Mile Limited: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila Edition
In order to promote enhancements made to the 9th generation of the Thunderbird, Ford came out with a special edition for 1985. They forged a partnership with the Fila clothing brand to prepare a top-of-the-line T-Bird with white leather… more»
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350 Swapped Stretch: 1973 Jaguar XJ12 Limo
Let’s face it: all of us have some hopeless automotive addiction that makes absolutely no sense. Yes, you can have the standard car-related love affairs with classic American muscle, European sports models, and the like, but there’s always the… more»
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Dealership Find: 1946 Cadillac Series 75
Here’s an interesting find, a car with a political connection. And on top of that, it is a pretty rare 1946 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood. It is supposedly one of only 225 constructed that year so let’s check it… more»
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Garage Find: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
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Luxury Muscle: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
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Under 60K Miles: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
When it comes to modern classics car that offers immense sensory appeal and won’t be a nightmare to own, the Buick Reatta is one those cars that seems worthy of more than a cursory glance. It’s a pretty car,… more»
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Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
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Same Family 40 Years: 1966 Ford LTD
In the mid-60s, Ford gambled that there was a void in the market for a luxurious medium-price car and created the Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea was a hit and soon copied by Chevrolet, AMC, Dodge and Plymouth. For… more»
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Stash of 3: 1955 Packard 400s
Studebaker and Packard combined resources in 1954 and their separate 1955 models would be the first full year of cars under the new banner. As Packard still tried to maintain its identity, the 400 (or Four Hundred) was offered… more»
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Fiberglass Project: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was the iconic car created by Studebaker for 1963-64 that came along too late to save the company. But even after the firm folded, the car lived on through five ownership situations that produced the Avanti II… more»
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One Owner Rarity: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC
Automotive history is littered with compromises, and the 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC perfectly demonstrates this. The company was keen to regain some ground lost due to the demise of the E-Type Roadster. However, there were rumors that US legislators were… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile 442. The badge would later be revived in a front-wheel-drive version, but this never captured enthusiasts’ hearts in the same way that its predecessors had…. more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr
Henry and Edsel Ford were a father-and-son team, but they were also polar opposites. Where Henry was a practical man who avoided change, Edsel was a man of style, sophistication, and good taste who readily embraced change. These differences… more»
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Pink Edition? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird looks pretty in pink, and it would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone in your life. Its presentation is excellent, and it would seem to need nothing. Located in Calabasas, California,… more»
