Last week, I penned a review of a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and today I’m going to continue in that vein with a 1977 Ford Thunderbird – a very similar car. The year 1977 was a big one for… more»
Luxury Cars
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Ready to Go: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Worldwide car sales flourished globally following World War II, with the United States leading the charge. Slaking the thirst of buyers was seemingly impossible, and it should have been an era when small manufacturers that could react to change… more»
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Postwar Style: 1949 Packard Standard Eight Sedan
Any automotive historian knows that Packard’s star waned in the postwar years, even though that wasn’t immediately apparent. The Twenty-Second Series Packard was introduced in 1947, and although Packard was historically loath to assign model year designations, Packards from… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
It is common for car companies to revive badges that may have lain dormant for years. However, once a marque is retired, a revival is extremely rare. There is no indication that General Motors will ever bring Pontiac back… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Automotive styling was evolving as 1960 dawned. Many cars still featured fins as a defining feature, although these were shrinking as buyer tastes changed. This 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille reflects that approach. Its appearance is more restrained than its… more»
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Former Limo? 1981 Checker Marathon
Most folks associate Checker Motors with bright yellow taxicabs – and rightfully so. For more than 20 years, they cranked out sturdy, dependable, and roomy sedans and wagons for commercial use. The Marathon was built for the smaller consumer… more»
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Stylish Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Coupe
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who were around in the late 1970s. That many? I was a teenager and may or may not have owned a suit that looked like one of these, and… more»
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Pristine 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
“Desirable” is how I’d describe this beautiful Regatta Blue 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. I think Ford nailed it on this design, it’s a nice mama bear-like size (not too big, not too small – from Goldilocks and the… more»
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Horse-Collar Grille! 1958 Edsel Citation Project
Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»
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Same Owner 44 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, and Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. It rode on the same platform as Pontiac’s Grand Prix but also had a lot of visual cues… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Although manufacturers focused on smaller and more efficient models during the 1970s, it was still possible to buy what is often referred to as a Land Yacht at the end of the decade. This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car… more»
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11k Mile: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
There are 2 days remaining in the auction for this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car is listed for sale here on eBay and after 13 bids the auction has reached $16,000. That is pretty good for the seller… more»
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan
Either Medium Canyon Red or Midnight Canyon Red, this 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan is striking in white over red over red. It’s a little dirty and would have been nice to see at least washed, if… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC
Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»
