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»
Brougham
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»
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»
Fresh Paint: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham
It seems that this 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham holds a special place in its owner’s heart. That is demonstrated by his decision to recently spend more than $20,000 on its panels and paint to achieve a better than… more»
Loaded Brougham! 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
Just missing the top six list of longest “mega-coupes,” at 230.1 inches, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham in Salisbury, North Carolina promises certain jealousy among neighbors who believe size matters in the driveway. The top-level Brougham comes well-equipped… more»
No Reserve: 1989 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance
With the craziness that has afflicted our world in the last couple of years, sometimes we need to take the opportunity to step back, relax and live life at a quieter pace. If that sounds enticing to you, maybe… more»
62k Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme was always a big seller for Oldsmobile, but they kicked things up a notch with the “Colonnade” era of design and styling. All of GM’s intermediates used that concept in 1973-77 which eliminated the true hardtop… more»
















