Luxury Cars

410 Miles! 1995 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

When it comes to low mileage vehicles, most of us would agree that anything below 25,000 on a vehicle over 10 years of age would qualify. However, it takes some very real effort to keep that odometer reading well… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

I have always been a student of automotive history, spending my downtime reading and absorbing information to improve my knowledge. One of the most fascinating topics is model names. One former Ford executive described devising names as one of… more»

25k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS

We have recently seen a few examples of the Chevrolet Impala SS cross our desks at Barn Finds, with most rolling off the line during the halcyon days of the 1960s. Chevrolet revived the badge during the 1990s, with… more»

Original 348: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

A celebrity ownership history poses a unique challenge with classic cars. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether it adds to a vehicle’s potential value or if it merely provides an interesting sidebar to that car’s story. I tend… more»

Afterlife: 1970 Avanti II 350 Chevy V8

The Avanti is one of those rare automobiles that has an afterlife. When Studebaker shut down U.S. production in late 1963, the then-new Avanti was considered a goner. That was until two Studebaker dealers stepped up and bought the… more»

1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible

Technically, it is a “Fleetwood” Eldorado, although we rarely hear that today. The 1971 and 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorados replaced the DeVille-based Fleetwood coupe and convertible when the DeVille was redesigned for 1971. This 1971 Cadillac “Fleetwood” Eldorado convertible… more»

Highly Optioned: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Some cars are created with a focus on performance, while others cocoon their occupants in luxury and comfort. However, a third group combines the best of both worlds. Such is the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS. It… more»

A Good Deal? 36,000-Mile 1984 Buick Riviera

“The original Riviera was designed to be a personal luxury car. In the intervening two decades, that singular concept has remained unchanged. The car makes a forceful statement about you. The looks are classic. Elegant.” So says a 1984… more»

Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»

Way Out Interior! 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was a fixture in Pontiac’s entourage from 1962 until 2008. The biggest change in design may have come in 1978 when General Motors downsized all its mid-sized automobiles, which included the Grand Prix. They were smaller… more»

R1 Project Car: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

There’s something about the original Avantis that the later cars just can’t capture. The style is ever so slightly more refined; graceful; delicate – really, insert your favorite adjective here. It’s a polarizing design for sure, and many enthusiasts… more»

Only 16k Miles! 1971 Plymouth GTX 440 V8

In 1971, Plymouth offered you two choices of mid-size muscle cars. For the more budget-minded, there was the Road Runner, and for those with a large pocketbook, the GTX was the one to buy. Besides a higher level of… more»

29K Miles! 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Every once in a while I see a red vehicle and it really stands out among the silver, black, white, and gray vehicles, mostly SUVs. I don’t mean the maroon or burgundy “red” as some companies offer, but a… more»

Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM

The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

There’s a bit of funny math out there as it relates to project cars and trucks. What I mean by that is if a car’s value is high enough, you can justify taking on a monster of a project… more»

26K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Of all the various Pontiac Grand Prix generations, the sixth-gen cars are definitely my favorites. The name itself – Grand Prix – really does infer some level of performance, but throughout its history, the Grand Prix has more often… more»