Brougham

Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham

We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»

455 Brougham! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Gliding into retirement in a fat Cadillac or other luxury car makes a fitting reward after a long career in the rat race. That’s the story behind this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe in Williston, Florida. The original… more»

Custom Touches: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman

Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true in the automotive world. A vehicle that leaves some feeling cold and unengaged will be the car of another’s desire. That brings us to… more»

Triple-Green Luxury: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham

Weighing in at more than 4,500 pounds and measuring over eighteen and a half feet long, this 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham comes from a period when size mattered and played a significant role when it came to luxury… more»

Stock Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

While some enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, Pickups, or exotics, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. Nothing ticks the boxes for them more effectively than an unmolested classic offering a wealth of luxury touches. That… more»

1-of-4: 1934 DeSoto Airflow Brougham

The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles… more»

Solid Driver: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham

Tackling a restoration project is enormously satisfying, but it isn’t an undertaking open to every enthusiast. Lack of appropriate skills, workshop space, or time can make it unachievable, and some people walk away with their dreams of owning a… more»

Nicest One Left? 1973 Ford LTD Brougham

From 1965 to 1986, the LTD was Ford’s most luxurious senior automobile, having begun as an option on the Galaxie 500 and quickly promoted to a series of its own. The car got a major styling overhaul in 1973… more»

29k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

In the wake of higher fuel prices in the mid-1970s, car manufacturers began to “right-size” (or downsize) their products. In the case of General Motors, it began with its full-size models in 1977 and the intermediates would follow a… more»

4-Speed 440 V8! 1976 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler temporarily retired the Imperial nameplate in 1975, so the New Yorker Brougham became the most luxurious car you could get from Mopar in 1976. Just 30% of buyers opted for a 2-door hardtop when they got 440 cubic… more»

17k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham

When Oldsmobile released its first Toronado in 1966, it was a ground-breaking vehicle that made the motoring world sit up and pay attention. It wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car on the planet, but it was the first American example… more»

1 of 400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

The 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was the crème of the crop as far as U.S.-built cars were concerned. It was on par with the 1956-57 Lincoln Continental Mark II but with two extra doors in the custom hardtop body…. more»

Stunning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

Vehicle styles have changed dramatically since the 1950s, with different trends appearing, disappearing, and re-emerging. The exception is the tailfin, which disappeared forever at the end of the 1950s. While it may not appeal to everyone, the squarer body… more»

Sweet Survivor? 1971 AMC Ambassador

The Ambassador was a premium automobile built by American Motors from 1957 to 1974 over eight generations. Except for 1962-66, it was a full-sized car designed to compete with the top dogs at GM, Ford, and Chrysler. It began… more»

Large Luxury Limo! 1988 Cadillac Brougham Limousine

In the good old days, if your entourage was riding around in a stretched limo like this Moloney Coachbuilders manufactured 1988 Cadillac Brougham, you were cruising in style!  The company dates back to 1968 when Earle Moloney had a… more»

20k Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker

A lot of the motoring public was shifting to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars in the mid-1970s. And yet there was still a market for large luxury automobiles. Case-in-point: the Chrysler New Yorker. It was as big as they came… more»