After a four-year absence in the Oldsmobile lineup, the 442 name was revived in 1985, following the recent demise of the Hurst/Olds. It was based on the Cutlass Calais in 1985 and 1986, but switched to the Cutlass Supreme… more»
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R2 Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those “what could have been” cars. In production for the 1963 and 1964 model years, it was the halo automobile that was supposed to help save Studebaker. But it came too late and… more»
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Two Owners: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Born in 1966, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme joined the growing personal luxury car market that it took full advantage of by the 1970s. By 1970, it was on an equal footing with the Pontiac Grand Prix, riding on a… more»
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Stored 55 Years: 1938 Buick Special
Originally introduced in 1936 as an easy-on-the-pocketbook full-size offering, the Special was a stand-alone model in the Buick roster for three different generations, with a pause in production years between each era. Though manufacturing of the Special as a… more»
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20k Mile Survivor: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
As American Motors began to move away from the Rambler nameplate (its final hurrah was in 1969), the 1966 Ambassadors were labeled as AMC. The cars had been heavily restyled in 1965 and now rode on a longer wheelbase… more»
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Resuscitation Required: 1960 Cadillac Ambulance
One common denominator that those who enjoy restoring cars sometimes share is that many are after the same makes and models of classics to take on as projects. However, a few seek the unusual, desiring to bring vehicles back… more»
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24k Original Miles: Stunning 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
If this 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan is all the seller claims, it is an extraordinary classic. It presents superbly and is said to be a true survivor, with a genuine 24,350 miles on its odometer. It is a… more»
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Beefy 430 MEL V8: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»
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Euro-Spec 5-Speed: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz is an easy car to find if you’re simply looking for a summer cruiser or a moderately interesting hobby vehicle. However, these vehicles were effectively the poster child for the thriving gray market industry back in… more»
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Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did. Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»
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FREE CAR! 1983 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship automobile for many years, sans the Imperial, which was a separate make in the 1950s-1970s. The cars went on a diet in 1982, as buyers weren’t as enamored with the gas-guzzlers Chrysler had… more»
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Supernatural Project? 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury version of the Impala to compete against Ford’s new LTD. It was highly successful and remained a Chevy staple for many years. It became a series of its own… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Buick Electra Limited
From 1959 to 1990, the Electra was king of the hill at Buick. It was their finest car along the lines of the Oldsmobile 98 and was just a small notch below that of the Cadillac DeVille. The 225… more»
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351 V8 Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When the Ford Granada was conceived, it was to be the successor to the aging Maverick. However, the car was more upscale than its intended predecessor, so Ford kept both cars for three years (1975-77) before the Maverick disappeared…. more»
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Modern Classic? 1985 Cadillac Cimarron
I’ve been rereading Cadillac: Standard of Excellence again, and it only goes up to 1980, so the bustleback Seville is the last “new” model shown. That was just before the Cimarron was introduced. I wish there was a 1981… more»
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World’s Finest? 1969 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was an upscale mid-size muscle car sold as a separate series from 1967 to 1971. It was the big brother to the budget Road Runner that arrived in 1968. Like the Dodge Charger and Coronet R/Ts,… more»
