The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as a 2-seat personal luxury car. Because of its passenger configuration, it’s often lumped in with the Chevrolet Corvette of the same era as a sports car. But they really didn’t go after… more»
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Sophisticated Fox: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
For an automaker to keep a model in production as long as Ford carried on with its Thunderbird, trends and shifts in the marketplace need to be closely monitored, and the vehicle needs to evolve accordingly to remain successful. … more»
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10k Miles: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
Steve McQueen has left an enduring legacy on popular culture in ways that many other celebrities has not. In addition to being a big screen legend, his identity – the things he touched, the items he favored, the purchases… more»
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Suicide Doors! 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The redesign of the 1967 Ford Thunderbird marked its most dramatic change since the shift from a 2-seater to four seats in 1958. The cars were bigger and more luxurious, and a 4-door sedan was offered for the first… more»
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Solid Square Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was a hard-edged two-seat sports car offering exhilarating performance, the 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible could comfortably seat four, offering a more luxurious motoring experience. If that prospect sounds enticing, our feature car deserves a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar 3.8 Mk 2 Saloon
Some classics are worth a closer look than others. Take this 1961 Jaguar 3.8 Mk 2 Saloon as a prime example. It has belonged to passionate enthusiasts of the British marque from within the same family since 1969. Naturally,… more»
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Last Big Drop-Top: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville
From 1971 to 1975, the Grand Ville was the top-of-the-line full-size Pontiac. It had temporarily replaced the Bonneville, which would re-emerge at the top later. The 1975 model year marked the end of all big GM convertibles, except for… more»
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25k Mile No-Reserve Rolls: 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
In the mid-1960’s I owned a Rolls-Royce Phantom V. What a car. It was champagne in color with a white inerior. Oh, and one other detail: it was the first Matchbox car that I purchased. Even though I was… more»
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Fancy Fox Body: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Demonstrating its versatility, Chevrolet offered 1966 Impala buyers the option of powering their new purchase with a six-cylinder motor. However, this Impala’s first owner craved much more, ticking the box on their Order Form for the 396ci V8. The… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
With the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart soon to be retired, the cars shared a common wheelbase from 1974 through 1976. For the Valiant, that meant an increase of three inches, and we assume the change was made for… more»
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Luxury Survivor? 1983 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave
There’s this phenomenon that occurs in consumerism where the company that holds onto old standards emerges the victor when the sentiment pendulum swings back in their direction. Chrysler, like other domestic manufacturers, was struggling with changing consumer sentiments and… more»
BF Exclusive: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is an exceptionally tidy survivor that can still turn heads twenty-seven years after it left the showroom floor. The V8 under the hood delivers impressive performance, and its lack of exposure to snow and… more»
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38k Original Miles: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
This 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is an interesting classic. It features many of the creature comforts you would typically expect from the marque, but the first owner didn’t go overboard on the Order Form. It presents nicely as a survivor-grade… more»
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18K-Mile 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 270HP V8
“The DeVille Concours eloquently speaks the language of the road.” Or so says a 1994 Cadillac brochure. I’m imagining this 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours being an outstanding car for long road trips, combining a whisper-quiet and smooth ride, decent… more»
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73k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
If an affordable Bow-Tie project is on your radar, this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau could be a contender. It has a few cosmetic faults, but the low odometer reading and the V8 under the hood more than compensate…. more»
