I’m old enough that I remember when a black-on-black car was considered elegant, but the seller describes this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV as being sinister in black-on-black. Maybe that’s a bit of what TV reality car shows have… more»
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Rare And Red: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
Well, you know a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville when you see one – at least the rear end anyway. Sure, it has fins but the tail light arrangement is rather unique and definitive. As for rarity, well that’s the… more»
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Uncommon 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes 280 SL
Oh well, I guess it was inevitable that at some point, a shift-it-yourself automotive arrangement would be a thing of the past. It’s not exactly a complete thing of the past but we’re gettin’ there. So, with that belief,… more»
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Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe
I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»
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Cold Air Conditioning: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It feels as if I’m in the minority (on the internet, anyway) in liking the second-generation Monte Carlo. While some find its baroque styling firmly in step with other ’70s fads such as wide collars and lurid combovers, that’s… more»
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Super Rare 4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J
Pontiac redesigned its personal luxury car, the Grand Prix, in 1969. By switching platforms, it changed from being a full-size product to an intermediate (even with the longer-than-life hood!). The public loved it and bought nearly four times as… more»
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Big Block Cruiser! 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 402
The first-generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo brought luxury to the masses with styling similar to General Motors’ premier two-door, the Cadillac Eldorado. Chevy called the Monte “truly aristocratic,” demonstrating its use by well-heeled silver shoppers in a promotional video. This 1971… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 32k Original Mile 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Triple-Black classics will invariably capture attention, especially if they are in exceptional condition. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J. It effectively needs nothing but a new home with an enthusiast who craves… more»
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28K-Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
A huge car at just under 19 feet in length, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham was still eight inches shorter than the next-generation cars. This car is about the same length as a new Chevy Suburban, believe it… more»
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42k-Mile Original: 1976 Cadillac Seville
Borrowing a nameplate from the 1950s, Cadillac introduced the Seville in 1975 as an early 1976 model. Its purpose was two-fold: to give Cadillac a product with more sensible dimensions, and to also give the automaker a competitor to… more»
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Rare COPO 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Named Motor Trend’s car of the year in 1973 and for good reason. Full of ’70s luxury and excellent handling these cars left no quality unattended. The engineers attempted to have a completely silent car, the cars are said… more»
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Tri-Power Drop-Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile in the 1960s, more opulent than and riding on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina. The seller’s beautiful example has two things going for it besides its stellar condition. First, it’s a convertible,… more»
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Price Drop: 7,400 Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
UPDATE 21/03/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to drop their price if they are unsuccessful with their first attempt to find their classic a new home. Such is the case with this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati. Originally… more»
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Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»
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Drives Great: 1988 Buick Riviera With 44k Original Miles
If I could ever give sellers a single piece of advice when listing their classics, it would be to provide the best possible photos. That means not only capturing the car from every angle but attacking it with a… more»
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Air Cooled Project Car: 1929 Franklin Model 130 Sedan
Part of the fun of studying automotive history is finding an instance of a company implementing a different idea. While everyone else was using liquid cooling, Franklin Automobile Company stubbornly clung to the idea that air cooling was the… more»
