If you walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1977, you would probably be drawn to either the Trans Am or the Grand Prix. Sure there were other two door cars but sales were hitting all time highs with these… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I always welcome a candid approach from sellers, because it provides potential buyers with a clear picture of the challenges they may face with a restoration project. Such is the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its mechanical health… more»
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One Owner: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
UPDATE 12/10/2024: This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix brought mixed responses from our readers when we featured it in October, and it appears that the seller didn’t taste success with their fixed-price approach at $18,000. Therefore, they are making another… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1984 Buick Riviera 307 V8
This 1984 Buick Riviera is four decades old now but a brochure touting it as being a “contemporary classic” seems like it would still apply today. It’s a car that most people could use as a daily driver, a… more»
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12k-Mile Survivor? 1963 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium automobile dating to 1926. In 1955, hoping to better distinguish it from other Chrysler products, the company branded the line strictly as Imperials. The goal was to try to catch up with Cadillac and… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground in 1966 when it released its Toronado as a Personal Luxury Car. It was the first American-designed and built front-wheel-drive model since the demise of the Cord 812 in 1937. The drivetrain configuration proved a… more»
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Barn Yard Find: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the most collectible BMWs made in the last few decades, but that doesn’t mean every example that comes up for sale is worthy of restoration. One the tragic flaws about the E9… more»
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Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
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Airport Find: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
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»
