Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
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Widebody Project Car: 1970 Datsun 510
Do you have a car that falls decidedly outside of your usual preferences for a project and somehow keeps hanging on, lingering at the edge of your perspective? That’s the Datsun 510 for me. I really have no desire… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
For the middle of the 1950s, the Belvedere would be Plymouth’s top model, replacing the Cranbrook as top dog. Then the Fury came along, and the Belvedere became the “second banana.” A variety of body styles were offered, including… more»
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Only 200 Made: 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger Sedan
We all know that rarity is not always proportional to value, but it sure gives us something interesting to talk about. And how can you put a value on something that is one of 200 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door
With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»
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46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»
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“Merchero” Custom! 1972 Mercury Grand Marquis
Being a step up from Ford in the FOMOCO pecking order, the Lincoln-Mercury Division of the company generally was devoid of pickup trucks. An exception is the Lincoln Mark LT from 2006 to 2008. Unless you bought one made… more»
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Same Family 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Beginning in 1952, Dinah Shore sang the phrase “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” over and over, and it became a Chevy mantra for many years. Even 10 years later, more than 700,000 Americans took that advice by taking… more»
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2 Owners, 4 Doors: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Launched in 1959, the Ford Galaxie nameplate capitalized on America’s growing fascination with the “Space Race”. Others included the Mercury Comet and Meteor, Oldsmobile Starfire, and Plymouth Satellite. Competing head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala, it would remain a Ford… more»
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New Reduced Price! 1966 Rambler Classic 770
Oh, for the days of simple, cleanly designed cars such as this 1966 Rambler Classic 770 four-door sedan. It is the truth, you don’t know what ya got until it’s gone! This 68 K-mile sedan is in fabulous condition,… more»
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Post Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ram Air
Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the muscle car craze of the 1960s. From 1964 to the 1970s, the mid-size machine paved the path that a host of others would follow. Based on the lighter Tempest/LeMans, the beast… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1973 Buick Riviera
The 1973 Riviera was a one-year styling compromise advanced by Bill Mitchell to correct the unpopular sharp-edged boat tail he introduced on Buick’s flagship car in 1971. While the mid-60s Corvette suffered not one whit from a similar tail,… more»
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Five-0 Interceptor! 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
I’ve always wanted to own one of these! A Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, such as this 2009 example, makes a statement just sitting still. While not a particularly stylish ride, they are unique in a last-man-standing sort of… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree V8: 1962 Buick Skylark
When I think of the Buick model known as a “Skylark”, I automatically swerve to the well-known and popular ’64-’72 variant. Prior to that model run, however, the Skylark badge was an upscale trim package available on the new… more»
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Anniversary Edition: 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria
By the early 1950s, most car companies were shedding the bulky look of the ’40s in favor of sleek, spare designs telegraphing modern style. Ford was all-in on the new look, introducing its 1952 line-up in three trim levels… more»
