When we think of the mid-1970s, what cars stand out in our minds? Is it the Big Three’s desperate attempts at compacts (Vega, Luv, Pinto, Courier, Colt, Arrow) or the big luxo-barges? For me, it’s the latter. Those land-yachts,… more»
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30-year Barn Find Barge! 1976 Ford LTD
Looking much like a low-rider-in-waiting, the 224 inch (18.7 foot) long LTD two-door represented Ford’s top-of-the-line full-sized luxury coupe, a proper celebration of American excess during the nation’s Bicentennial year. Rest assured it will be the only one parked… more»
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400-Powered: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible
Rule number one when selling a car; know what you’ve got. The seller of this Caprice Convertible is advertising it as a 1974 model, but it is actually a 1973. Checking the VIN number confirms this because sometimes cars… more»
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Restoration Worthy? 1957 Continental Mark II
Big and Heavy isn’t the latest rap star, but along with the word beautiful it’s a good description of this 18-foot long, 5,000-pound 1957 Continental Mark II. This once-gorgeous car is listed here on eBay with a single bid… more»
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Unrestored Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To me, one of the sadder aspects of the hobby is the realization that for so many once-great brands, enthusiasts won’t seek out the barn-find version of a Cadillac cross-over vehicle, or some cheap CTS that spent its last… more»
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Worth The Effort: 1950 Mercury Convertible
The 1949 Mercury was the first new car from that company following the end of World War II, and an effort was made to differentiate the Mercury from its Ford cousins. In 1950, the car underwent some minor styling… more»
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Time Capsule! 1948 Buick Roadmaster
It’s a very rare occasion to see an automobile preserved as well at this 1948 Buick Roadmaster. This car has been in storage for the last 49 years and is truly a survivor, wearing it’s original paint and interior,… more»
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Restore Or Part Out? 1963 Jaguar MKII
There’s simply nothing as exciting as digging up a long-abandoned car, and the story for this Jaguar is a perfect example of a car that’s been long forgotten. The ad for this four-door, which can be found here on… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1959 Mercedes Ponton Pair
This listing for a pair of Mercedes-Benz 220 cars, otherwise known as Pontons, in coupe and convertible form. The seller acknowledges the pair represents an extremely ambitious restoration, but may also be eyeing an export market customer by referencing… more»
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11,878 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 220D
The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220D claims it has under 12,000 original miles. It is equipped with the desirable manual transmission along with the long-lived diesel powerplant. In what has become a tried and true selling tactic, the… more»
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Sitting For 43 Years: 1937 LaSalle Opera Coupe
While it was wholly built by Cadillac, the LaSalle was a brand in its own right. It was conceived by General Motors as a “companion marque” to fill a gap in the market between the most expensive Buick, and… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
The late 1960s and early ’70s were good times for Pontiac, their lineup offered just the right combination of performance and styling. The GTO had the performance market covered and the Catalina was there if you wanted spacious luxury…. more»
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Success Story: Mercedes 280SEL Leaves the Georgia Collection!
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the… more»
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UPDATE: Huge Stash Of Barn Finds Found In France!
UPDATE – This collection has been sold. The Lamborghini Miura was the star of the show with a $640k high bid! FROM 1/13/19 – More often than not, haphazard collections of vehicles may contain one or two interesting cars… more»
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Rare Harrods Edition: 1986 Jaguar XJ6
We have seen plenty of XJ6s, but this is unlike any we’ve ever found before. Jaguar joined up with the famous Harrods department store in London to create something special for their most discerning buyers. This thing was supposed to… more»
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Sitting Since ’65: 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible
This 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible was parked in a shed in 1965, and that is where it has remained until recently. Now that it has been brought out into the light of day, it seems to have survived reasonably… more»
