This one is a head-scratcher for me. The seller has this car listed as a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, which it sure looks like in every way other than the grille. Most of us remember that GM offered the Parisienne… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited
I’m a big fan of these early-70s Buicks, as I had a similar version of this car but in Hunter Green. This big Nutmeg-colored 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited only came in a hardtop body style for four-door cars,… more»
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Fila Edition: 1984 Ford Thunderbird 302 V8
Special edition vehicles don’t seem to be such a big thing anymore, but vehicles in the 1960s and 70s had a ton of them. Even into the 1980s and 90s, there were special editions with special badges, colors, graphics,… more»
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Non-Running Revival Candidate? 1969 Lincoln Continental
Maybe I’m off-base, but the majority of the cars being sold as “projects” are probably no longer restoration candidates, but rather fodder for “revivals” of the kind you can see any time you turn a corner on YouTube. That… more»
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The One to Own: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac Allante, much like the Chrysler TC by Maserati, hangs out there as an affordable classic with a fair amount of style mixed in. Unlike the TC, which forces you to hunt for the incredibly rare spec with… more»
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C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»
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Cheap Drop-Top: 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Some classics can serve successfully in multiple roles. Such is the case with this 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. It presents quite nicely and is an affordable option for those seeking a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. It could also serve… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee
The Super Bee joined the Dodge lineup in 1968 as their version of the Plymouth Road Runner. It was based on the mid-sized Coronet through 1970, then switched to the Charger for the last year. The seller professes to… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Buick Riviera
Buick added a new product to its portfolio in 1963, a personal luxury car. Called the Riviera, it combined luxury with a nice jolt of performance (401 or 425 cubic inch “Nailhead” V8s). The car rolled into its second… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The phenomenon that later became known as the Tri-Five craze wrapped up near the end of 1957, but not before producing three years of memorable Chevys, all of which remain sought-after commodities in collector circles to this day. The… more»
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“Drives Like New”: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
Missing its vinyl top and having had a few front-end parts painted black, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis looks nice, other than some sun damage from living in Southern California, including some peeling chrome on the bumpers. The seller… more»
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Black Beauty: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type
There were many cars loaded with promise that came out of GM’s Buick and Pontiac divisions in the late 80s through the early 90s. The goal was simple: build a model compelling enough to tempt a BMW shopper and/or… more»
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440 V8 Power: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury
Introduced in 1959, the Plymouth Sport Fury beat Chevrolet to the full-size sporty car game by two years. Offered sporadically through 1971, the Sport Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala Super Sport, with bucket seats and more glitz…. more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
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89K Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
If the Chrysler TC by Maserati was made today, can you imagine how quickly its reputation would be tarnished simply by online chatter on Google? It’s rather incredible to think about how many automotive “failures” occurred before the days… more»
