With the cost of primo tri-fives likely to remain high, buying a roller at an affordable price is a good option for those with a vision and the skills needed to turn it into their dream car. This 1957… more»
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Coach Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Caddy Camper
For readers who’ve ever been curious what it would look like if a vintage Cadillac hearse were blended with a camper, wonder no more! The answer can be found in the form of a 1955 Caddy Camper, and believe… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac resurrected the Eldorado nameplate in 1967 and applied it to a new front-wheel-drive luxury car (GM’s second design of that type, the other being the 1966 Olds Toronado). The 1976 edition would be the last Eldorado to be… more»
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13K Miles! 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
I wonder if the top American luxury cars will ever go back to being front-wheel drive again? Probably not, but you never know, things swing back and forth all the time. Although now that I think about it, there… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham
This 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham could be ideal for enthusiasts with a growing family. It combines spotless presentation with acres of interior space and the practicality of four doors. However, with only 10,000 genuine miles on its odometer,… more»
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Hellcat!? 1969 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5
Well, I guess it’s not only American iron that experiences northbound engine swaps, as this 1969 Mercedes 280 SE coupe, a W111 in Mercedes-speak, has experienced a significant prime mover upgrade. The seller states, “(Hellcat) with a very interesting… more»
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Unusual Custom Touches: 1972 Pontiac Catalina
This 1972 Pontiac Catalina is one of those cars that’s certainly interesting both inside and out, but it also raises a few questions, such as why this one was parked and how long it has been sitting. Maybe it’s… more»
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Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion. I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»
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Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka Olds 98) was the flagship of the GM division’s line-up for 45 model years (1952 to 1996). The sixth generation arrived in 1959 and was lower, wider, and longer than its predecessors. The seller’s ’59… more»
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Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package. The hardtops also got a revised… more»
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Limo Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
To me, one of the more intriguing projects to take on is an old limo. Now, not just your run-of-the-mill Town Car or Cadillac, but something more exotic. We’ve all seen the random Porsche 911 stretch, or the Corvette… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Finding your identity is a journey all of us go on, to some extent, and throughout the 1980s and 90s, many GM brands struggled to find the right mix of products and brand to appeal to customers. However, there… more»
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One Family Sedanette – 1948 Cadillac Series 61
Before the 1950s virtually terminated automotive fenders, Cadillac and others eliminated front fenders with designs like this 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe. This semi-fastback body style is often called “Sedanette,” a phrase used in the car’s description. This running,… more»
