When a seller lists a classic and claims it would be a great candidate for lawn art, you know the vehicle has lived a hard life. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Le Mans. It would have… more»
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Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The 1961 to 1963 production/sales cycle of the luxurious Ford Thunderbird was known as the “Bullet Birds” because of its futuristic shape. Sales continued to improve with an eight percent increase over the popular “Square Birds” of 1958-60. The… more»
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No Test Drives Allowed! 1967 Oldsmobile 98
Lately, I’ve been a bit focused on Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles, such as this 1967 Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. I suppose it’s a bit of “you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone” syndrome. Admittedly, I was never a Pontiac… more»
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Vibrant In Violet: 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe
When I was learning bodywork in my younger days, longer ago than I like to think about, nothing was more rewarding than getting sheet metal good enough to paint. With few exceptions, I almost always chose DuPont 99A, pitch-black… more»
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62k-Mile Survivor: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker
In the late 1970s, Chrysler Corp. was in trouble. While its main competition had already begun to downsize its cars for better fuel economy, Chrysler was still selling land yachts. They somewhat joined the bandwagon in 1979 with the… more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1984 Avanti II
The original Studebaker Avanti was produced for only two model years, 1963 and 1964. The company canceled it when its auto production shifted to Canada. A couple of Studebaker dealers quickly revived the personal luxury car, and it lived… more»
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Exner Excellence: 1955 Dodge Coronet
When an automobile nameplate lasts for 7 generations, it usually undergoes a few revisions over the years to stay relevant and successful in the marketplace. The Dodge Coronet is no exception, starting out as a full-size offering but switching… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a mid- or top-range Mercury on two occasions (1955 to 1960, 1964 to 1968). It was introduced on a new platform in 1955, and 2-door hardtops like this one were more than two-thirds of Montclair sales… more»
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Same Owner 30 Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the hot new Ford Mustang (1964-66) had no competition until 1967. That’s when the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar joined the race. The latter was also a FOMOCO product, sharing the Mustang’s… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1991 Buick LeSabre Limited
Just because a car doesn’t make a top-ten list of the world’s most desirable classics doesn’t mean you should ignore or dismiss it. Take this 1991 Buick LeSabre Limited as a prime example. It presents exceptionally well for a… more»
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Few Details: Carport Find 1957 Oldsmobile 98
Of all of the cars that represented the Space Age styling of the late 1950s, the list has to include the 1957-58 Oldsmobiles. This applied to both the 88 and 98 models, with the 1958 being more over the… more»
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R-Code 428 CJ: 1969 Mercury Cougar Project
Determining exactly how a vintage automobile was mechanically equipped when it left the factory is an important detail when deciding how much to pay for a project, along with confirming whether it still has those same parts and how… more»
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Last U-Code: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440
The mid-seventies weren’t typically a celebrated period for most old-school muscle cars, since many buyers were shifting their focus from high performance as the top priority to comfort and luxury playing a bigger role in meeting their driving needs. … more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1989 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
This 1989 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is a one-owner survivor with many positive points. Its mileage is below average, while its presentation is exceptionally tidy. The owner completed a long list of recent work, ensuring the new owner drives… more»
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Coach Built Luxury: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon
The pages of automotive history are full of “why” and “why not” questions, and one is why Cadillac chose not to mass-produce a station wagon during the seventies, when it was still the preferred way to haul large families… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The Lincoln Continental Mark III represented Lee Iacocca’s best thinking. By sharing a platform with the Ford Thunderbird and restyling it with a distinctive grille, the company produced a luxury product that commanded a premium price and cost mere… more»
