The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium automobile dating to 1926. In 1955, hoping to better distinguish it from other Chrysler products, the company branded the line strictly as Imperials. The goal was to try to catch up with Cadillac and… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
With Christmas fast approaching, I can’t think of a better time for classic car enthusiasts to buy themselves something special to park under their tree. It could be small, but pulling out the stops with a car like this… more»
Rust-Free 350: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
One of the greatest attributes of the American vehicle manufacturing industry during the pre-emission days was that it was possible to buy a car that was a genuine sleeper. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle as a prime example. It… more»
42k-Mile Original: 1976 Cadillac Seville
Borrowing a nameplate from the 1950s, Cadillac introduced the Seville in 1975 as an early 1976 model. Its purpose was two-fold: to give Cadillac a product with more sensible dimensions, and to also give the automaker a competitor to… more»
26K Mile Grand Ma Edition: 1987 Dodge Diplomat
“It’s just a car,” lamented my late ’80s neighbor, Larry, after I complimented him on the purchase of a new 1987 Dodge Diplomat. His brand spankin’ new silver sedan was to be a family car, not actually Larry’s, as… more»
Frugal One Owner: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport
The Dart Sport was Dodge’s version of the highly successful Plymouth Duster. It debuted as the Demon in 1971 and was rebranded in 1973. Other than the front clip and taillights, the Dart Sport and Duster were the same… more»
Supercharged 6-Speed: 2003 Mini Cooper S
The retro trend began to be felt within the automobile industry in the 1990s, and BMW joined the party when it unveiled its Mini Concept at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Production commenced in 2001, with this Cooper… more»
Movie Car? 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
Appearing to have originally been a subdued color called Crystal Green, this 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Hardtop Sedan is now a bright shade of what the seller refers to as “green apple” and says it’s new as of… more»
Colonnade Muscle? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
What a difference just a few years can make. In 1970, you could order a Chevelle Super Sport with either a 396 or 454 cubic inch V8, the most powerful Chevrolet had to offer. They were at the top… more»
Arizona Car: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Whatever it was that the Oldsmobile Cutlass had in the 1970s, people wanted it. Although the fancy Cutlass Supreme was the volume seller, Olds also managed to move almost 100,000 of its lower-priced Cutlass S, including the Colonnade Coupe… more»
Amazing Survivor: 63k Mile 1972 Dodge Coronet
Two owners. Low mileage. Unmolested. Beautifully preserved. Those are four crucial boxes ticked by this 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom that has been treated respectfully from Day One. It is hard to fault and is guaranteed to turn heads and… more»
European Sports Sedan? 1979 Ford Granada ESS
In the seventies and early eighties, American automobile manufacturers faced an identity crisis. While domestic automakers were still very good at providing reliable transportation with good styling, the cars they made were still basically the same ones they punched… more»