Lincoln was on a roll in the 1970s. Between its Designer Series and its various Special Editions, the company seemed to have something for every taste. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Sam61 for spotting… more»
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Rare Woodie Convertible! 1969 Chrysler Newport
Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the Newport was Chrysler’s “entry-level” automobile, though nothing about a Chrysler would be considered basic. In 1969, they built just 2,169 Newport drop-tops of which as few as 250 could have come with the… more»
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1 of 67 Made: 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
When it comes to luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Corniche has long been synonymous with the ultimate in the drop-top experience. Obviously, any Rolls-Royce when new is at the top of the luxury car food chain, but the drop-top version… more»
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28k Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
GM downsized its full-size cars in 1977 to be more fuel efficient by way of lower weight and smaller engines. This generation (1977 to 1991) of the Chevy Caprice would remain popular, including the Estate Wagon, which was akin… more»
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302-Powered Kit: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a more successful 2-seat automobile than the 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette. But they had different target markets and the Ford handily outsold the Chevy. At first glance, you’d think this beauty is a real 1957… more»
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41k Original Miles? 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s a buyer’s market in some segments of the classic automobile world. Chief among them are immediate postwar Chrysler products. This is unfortunate, as these are some of the finest cars the company ever built. Chrysler was on its… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Land yachts from the 1970s spent years in the automotive wilderness. They were typically considered too large, ostentatious, and inefficient to be worthy of inclusion in any classics list. However, times have changed, and an original and tidy example… more»
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All-Original Project: 1950 Cadillac Series 62
Having spent a few hours of my own on the internet, I’m aware that there is a tendency to loathe “the flipper.” The signs are often obvious, one of them being pictures of a car for sale on a… more»
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Single-Owner 1975 Chrysler Newport
The 1975 Chrysler Newport was the 6th iteration of the model and one of the heaviest Chrysler ever made. Skyrocketing fuel prices made this model a tricky sell and ultimately the C-body Newport only lasted 4 years. The cars… more»
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14K Mile 1974 Buick Electra Limited Landau
My grandpa had a similar Buick Landau Coupe in navy blue and it was quite a car. I used to wash it every time we visited them whether that car was dirty or not. This 1974 Buick Electra Limited… more»
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Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62
Tail fins were still a popular feature on several prestigious cars back in the late fifties, and as far as over-the-top styling goes, it’s really hard to beat the rear view of the 1959 Cadillac 62 Series. For that… more»
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Original 455: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
I often look at cars like this 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ and ponder how a marque that produced so many wonderful, potent, and iconic models could succumb to economic rationalism. Sadly, Pontiac suffered that fate in 2010, meaning… more»
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47k Mile 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The Mark V Continental is the pinnacle of luxury in the ’70s. The car has enormous proportions and interior details to match. The seller notes this example has a functioning factory Cartier clock (chronometer) and excessively comfortable seats. Standard… more»
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Woodie Survivor: 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates. From 1941 to 1988 (excluding the World War II years), the T&C badge was found on Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagons. In the early days, the bodies were made of… more»
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16k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Sedan
The attrition rate for mid-to late-70s big boats is really high. When the Arab oil embargo happened, everyone wanted smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and 1979 Lincoln Continental sedans like this one on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, yielded a dismal… more»
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Original Grand Tourer: 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim
This is an unusual find, especially for discovering on a site like craigslist. The car shown here is a 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim, a large sedan manufactured by Daimler-Benz AG and one of the first vehicles sold under the… more»
