The 1969 model was one of the best-selling Rivieras of all time; it wasn’t until 1984 that its production total of 52,872 was broken. Of that total, about 10 percent had the GS Handling Option, and this appears to… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville With 46k Original Miles
When assessing the relative merits of a classic they are considering parking in their garage, many enthusiasts place great emphasis on a known ownership history. Being able to trace a car’s story is often reassuring, making this 1956 Cadillac… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We have a bucket list of classic cars we want to experience. Some because of how they look or perform, while others we want to see if what has been written about them over the years is really how… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The term “era” has picked up some steam as of late thanks to the most recent Taylor Swift concert tour, but I think it applies to more than Ms. Swift’s musical evolution. We all have car eras. When I… more»
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440 Powered and All Original 1973 Dodge Monaco
During its earlier years, the Dodge Monaco spent much of its lifespan as the brand’s top model and was still a step above the Polara in the lineup for 1973. This full-size offering seemed to have all the right… more»
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Grand Tour: 1972 Triumph Stag
It is sometimes difficult to determine how profound the impact of mainstream media exposure can be on the popularity of certain cars. However, there are times when it is glaringly obvious. When “The Grand Tour: One for the Road”… more»
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Award Winner: 1950 Chrysler Imperial
“They’re only original once.” How many times have we heard that line? It is true of this 1950 Chrysler Imperial that has collected a selection of show trophies courtesy of its overall condition as a genuine survivor. The seller… more»
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A Trophy Winner! 1948 Buick Super Convertible
This one’s a looker! Of course, most cars from this era were, as opposed to jacked-up, homogenized blobosauruses that are commonplace today (yeah Buick, I’m talkin’ about you!) The seller claims this 1948 Super convertible is a “Trophy winner… more»
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Big, Bad, Bird: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
When even everything in the trunk is carpeted, from floor to spare tire cover, you know you’re into a car that has luxury pretensions. But how does that match up with the storied Thunderbird nameplate, which started out in… more»
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Urban Barn Find: 1987 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan
The Oldsmobile 98 (aka Ninety-Eight) was the GM division’s flagship model for most of the second half of the 20th Century. A super fancy version of the car emerged in 1987 called the Touring Sedan with split front seats… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Unibody T-Birds, especially hardtops, are undervalued. I can say that because I own one and I’d never be able to sell it for the amount of money I’ve peeled off in my efforts to make it a reliable driver…. more»
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Mercedes Bonanza: Stash of SL-Class Cars
The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”. The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»
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Top-Down Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Introduced in 1957, the Bonneville usually served as the Pontiac brand’s top-of-the-line car through the balance of the 20th Century. Riding on a wheelbase longer than the more pedestrian Catalina, the cars got a major facelift in 1963. As… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have emerged from deceased estates. This 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman continues that trend and is an unmolested survivor. It has a few flaws and imperfections, but… more»
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1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»
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Muscle Meets Luxury: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. It was an upscale Impala designed to compete with the new Ford LTD, a snappy version of the Galaxie 500. Both cars sold extremely well and would be a part of the automotive… more»
