The Ford Granada was a product of the so-called “Malaise Era” of U.S. automobile production where quality and engineering were rather indifferent. That usually covers the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s, right when the Granada was on the market. It… more»
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One Owner Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
The hot new Ford Mustang had a banner year at more than 607,000 units, yet only about 6% were the sexy fastback edition. And if you went for the so-called “luxury” model with the “pony” interior, that number dropped… more»
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Texas Field Finds: Stash of AMC Cars
If you’re a fan of American Motors products from the 1960s and 1970s, there seems to be an abundance of them in a field in Taylor, Texas. At least five are there (three Gremlins, a Pacer, and an Ambassador),… more»
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Rebuilt Olds 403 – 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac’s Grand Prix luxury coupe featured a pronounced beak motif since 1969 when the all-new second generation GP moved from the full size lineup to an intermediate. This third-gen 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania avoided barn time,… more»
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Buick’s Factory Hot Rod: 1955 Century Convertible with No Reserve
It’s said that the model name of Buick’s first Century in 1936 was the result of its ability to top 100 mph, which itself was the result of dropping the Roadmaster’s 320 into the Special’s lighter body. Some even… more»
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Muscle Sedan: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
The wonderful thing about vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles beginning in the 1960s all the way through the late 90s is that the company was truly building world-class cars. While every company talks about pride in craftsmanship, Mercedes seemed to believe… more»
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No Reserve: 42k Mile 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
A known ownership history is viewed by many potential buyers as crucial when assessing whether a classic should find its way into their garage. This 1982 Cadillac Sedan de Ville ticks that box, with the seller stating that they… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1960 Buick LeSabre Hardtop
It is often said that if something appears too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t believe that to necessarily be true in the classic world, because we have all seen vehicles that have been cared for… more»
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Stalled Project: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Studebaker Hawk series that dated to 1956. Created in 1962, it was a personal luxury car that resembled the Ford Thunderbird (roofline) and Mercedes-Benz (front end)…. more»
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Safari Build: 1980 Avanti II
This 1980 Avanti II has been given a treatment we don’t often see with vehicles produced by this unusual American company. The Avanti underwent numerous transformations over the years, in both terms of styling and powerplants, but there’s no… more»
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Factory Stretch! 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75
In the days before “nine passenger” implied “giant SUV,” you could order a factory-stretched ride like this 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75. Keen-eyed Caddy fans will notice the ’69 grille on this Brandon, Florida classic, matched by ’69 tail… more»
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Barn Find Beast: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
I have said multiple times over the last year that I am swearing off major projects. As it stands, my last big restoration is nearing the proverbial finish line, which is the junkyard rescue 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»
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19k Mile Survivor: 1980 Mercury Monarch
The Mercury Monarch and its corporate cousin, the Ford Granada, aren’t typically compacts that have earned much of a reputation for taking home very many awards from car shows. However, in terms of originality, this 1980 Mercury Monarch here… more»
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Still Swanky: 1959 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
The roots of Armstrong Siddeley stretch back to 1902. A montage of shifting personalities, shifting product mandates (cars and aeroplanes), reorganized corporations, and finally, absorption by Rolls-Royce in 1966 punctuate the company’s timeline. But the cars carried John Siddeley’s… more»
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No Reserve Woody Wagon: 1987 Pontiac Safari
Anytime an auto is given a proper name, it’s a good indicator that the owner feels a very special bond, with this being more like part of the family instead of just another car. With that being said, meet… more»
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Rare MTech 2 Convertible: 1992 BMW 325ic
Sometimes, you have to be a nerd with a passion for a certain model to understand why it would draw a higher sale price. The BMW E30 3-Series convertible is not a particularly notable car on its own, as… more»
