A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
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Calling All Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
Just when you thought domestic performance, especially in an American passenger car, was dead, Chevrolet cooked up the 9C1 police package for their go-to fourth-generation Caprice. The 9C1 had been around for a while, but starting in ’94, it… more»
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50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
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This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1974 Buick Electra Limited
As the top model for Buick’s full-sized C-body, the Limited was a stylish luxury car available in a four-door hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door Landau model. By 1973, the car had federally mandated 5mph front bumpers. This 1974 Buick… more»
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289-Powered Compact Cruiser: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
There seem to be numerous automakers who had success stories followed by a downfall, but probably not too many with roots dating all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century, as that’s when Studebaker was founded primarily to build… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible
In the pre-war years, Packard was riding the tide of its sales of luxury automobiles, until the Great Depression hit. Then the company made a decision that may have doomed it: rather than coasting through hard times on what… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1969 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need all the bells and whistles or neck-snapping performance to be appealing. Simplicity, practicality, and affordability can be prime considerations for an enthusiast on a budget, which is where cars like this 1969 Plymouth… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1984 Buick Regal Limited With 43k Original Miles
The 1984 Buick Regal Limited isn’t a particularly rare car, and it doesn’t seem a prime candidate for preservation. However, our feature Regal is something genuinely extraordinary. It is an almost entirely unmolested survivor that has never seen rain…. more»
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Beautiful Survivor: 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Coming 75 years after the founding of the Cadillac Automobile Company, the fifth-generation DeVille series, beginning in 1977, was downsized along with most other full-sized GM cars. They were still generous in room and luxury and this 1979 Cadillac… more»
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Former V8 Car: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
The Falcon Sprint was introduced in mid-1963 as a sporty compact with bucket seats and a V8 engine. That gave the little car more guts when needed for a hasty getaway. But the Sprint was outflanked in 1965 by… more»
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Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe
In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1966 Mercedes 230
When I first spied the listing for this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 I thought, “That’s interesting, the car has been photographed inside the lobby of an office building”. Well, upon further review that’s not the case, it’s on the outside… more»
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Bubbletop Project Revisited: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, you could order either a Chevy Impala or a Bel Air as a 2-door hardtop with the so-called “bubbletop” roofline. But in 1962, Chevrolet decided to go with a more formal roof for the upscale Impala, leaving… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop
If you ever doubted whether there are fantastic classics hidden away in barns and sheds, this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop should ease those fears. It is an estate find that began hibernating in 2003. It recently emerged… more»
