In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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Estate Find Restomod: 1970 Studebaker Avanti II
It’s hard to be a fan of classic cars and not find yourself rooting for the Avanti. A story that seemingly makes no sense – especially in today’s environment of hostile takeovers by private equity firms that gut good… more»
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Estate Find: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Pucci Edition
Although Lincoln didn’t create the concept, it became adept at producing vehicles associated with prominent and influential fashion designers. This 1981 Continental Mark VI is a perfect example of that thinking, with the first owner ticking the box beside… more»
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Big Bold Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
I may be in the extreme minority here, but I really like the unusual design of the second-generation Olds Toronado. That “face” that only a mother could love, the size, the weight, the colors, the landing strip hood. They… more»
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Twin H-Power: 1951 Hudson Hornet
When we begin to assess some of the marques that have long passed into automotive history, some deserved greater success than they ultimately achieved. One such brand is Hudson, which broke new ground when it introduced its “step-down” design… more»
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Good Project Bones? 1970 Buick Riviera GS
When considering Buick’s vaunted Riviera, I believe the second gen (’66-’70) is my favorite, except for today’s subject, the bookend ’70 edition. The sleek Bill Mitchell light, airy, fleet-of-foot styling is still present, but the fender skirts just kill… more»
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Solid Southern Car: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Of all the great controversies in the motoring world, one of the most incendiary is the fender skirt. Some cars came with them from the factory floor, other cars were subjected to the whims of their owners; either way,… more»
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Barn Find Big Body: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
Here’s a blue-on-blue bruiser that’s been napping for the last quarter-century. Listed as a barn find with just over 78,000 miles, this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has emerged from long-term storage and is now looking for a new home. With… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Project
In 1964, Ford introduced what would become the last generation of unibody Thunderbirds until 1980, and the public responded by buying 92,465 of them, an increase of almost 30,000 units over the previous model year. Although it was based… more»
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Modern Barn Find: 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn With Just 9k Miles
Here’s something you don’t stumble across every day—a genuine “barn find” from the modern luxury era. This 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has just 9,000 original miles on the odometer and is being offered with the magic words: “make offer… more»
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Make An Offer: 1965 Daimler V8 2.5
Daimler is Britain’s oldest automotive manufacturer and was once one of the country’s premier brands. They were even the official automobile of choice for the British Royal Family. These days, many of you may not be aware that the… more»
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Bucket Seat Model: 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
I’ve reviewed thousands of cars (and even more listings), but I still learn something every day. A case in point is this fine-looking 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. It’s actually a “Custom” Sports Coupe as opposed to a Holiday… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
At its heyday in the late 1990s, the Aurora was the flagship of the Oldsmobile organization. But a redesign in 2001 didn’t sell well once word got out that General Motors would soon mothball the entire division. This ’01… more»
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Bargain Cruiser? 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Pinemist Green is a perfect color for this 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. Nothing says the 1970s like green or brown, big chrome bumpers, and gigantic 19-foot-long American cars that get 11 mpg. There’s some work to do on this big… more»
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Stored Two Decades: 1973 Buick Century Regal
With GM’s A-body redesign of 1973 that brought forth “Colonnade” styling, the Buick Regal was born. Initially an extension of the Century series, the Regal was poised to do battle in the personal luxury coupe segment already occupied by… more»
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36k Miles and Stunning: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
The Coronet wore several hats in the Dodge inventory through the decades, starting as a full-size high-trim level car in the late forties, then moving to the lowest position by the mid-fifties. The name took a five-year break after… more»
