Before the muscle-car era led manufacturers to drop big-car engines into mid-sized cars, folks generally expected more performance as they moved up the model lineup. By 1962, Buick, according to their sales literature, “built up quite a reputation for… more»
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Same Owner Since 1978: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop
The owner describes this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville as a non-running project car that is in need of complete restoration. However, it is a very solid car, and it is only missing a few minor trim pieces. It has been… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday SceniCoupe
When the owner of this 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday SceniCoupe dragged it out of the barn that it had been sitting in for the past 30-years, his aim was to get the car running and driving again without disturbing… more»
LT1 Transplant: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S
When Jaguar introduced the XJ-S to the world as a replacement for the aging E-Type, it envisaged that it would remain in production for around 10-years. However, the high initial development costs, coupled with lack of funds to develop… more»
Diplomatic Ties: 1980 Jaguar XJ6 RHD
It can be pretty hard to be critical of a seller when they open their listing with the following words: “Who is up for a bad decision today? I’m here to help with that.” Those ominous words don’t fill… more»
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Found In A Barn: 1941 Buick Sedanette Fastback
Buick had advertisements not too long ago where people exclaimed, “that’s not a Buick.” Well, this 1941 Buick Sedanette Fastback is what all modern Buicks wish they were built like. Luxurious and stately. This one is for sale for… more»
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Great Pictures: 1956 Continental Mark II
If you are thinking about selling a collector car any time soon, do yourself a favor and look over the listing for this great 1956 Continental Mark II. The ad can be found here on eBay as a great… more»
READER AD: 1968 Ford Thunderbird 429
This 429 V8 equipped Thunderbird has been parked since 1993 and needs some work before it will be ready to hit the street, but it’s covered just 60k miles since new and appears to be a solid find! The… more»
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Signal Red Survivor: 1984 Mercedes 300D
I thought for sure I’d be writing this post as an update on another red W123 we wrote up not that long ago, but despite the rare color, this is indeed a different example (with shockingly similar mileage.) The… more»
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One Family for 60 Years: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
This 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk has been in the same family since 1959. The time has come for it to move on, and you have to wonder whether it can repeat the performance. If it does, it might actually… more»
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Solid Project: 1939 Packard 120 Sedan
Into the 1930s, Packard remained America’s most successful luxury car brand. However, unlike Cadillac and Lincoln which had parent companies that were capable of absorbing any potential financial losses, Packard was fully independent. This led the company to introduce… more»
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Parked in 1993: 1966 Lincoln Continental Hardtop
If you want to talk about value for money in a classic car, and consider it on a “dollars per pounds” basis, then this 1966 Lincoln Continental would look like a pretty good buy. With a weight of over… more»
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Parked for 50 Years: 1930 Packard 726 Sedan
There are times when customizing a car must seem like a good idea, and maybe that was part of the intent with the work that has been performed on this 1930 Packard 726. Originally a luxurious 5-seat sedan, someone… more»
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One of a kind 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake
When an owner sets out on the journey to customize a classic car, their level of bravery can be judged against two separate criteria. The first is the make and model of the car that they have chosen to… more»
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Sport Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
While most of us generally prefer our Bel Airs in two-door form, respect must be given to this four-door hardtop sedan, with its gorgeous black-on-red color scheme and disappearing B-pillar with the windows down. The Bel Air seen here… more»
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Big Block Boat-Tail: 1972 Buck Riviera GS
When you compare the cars of today with the classics of the past, one thing seems to be apparent. Designers, stylist, and manufacturers of today don’t seem to have quite the level of daring of those of yesteryear. One… more»
