Luxury Cars
Cheap Project? 1955 Ford Thunderbird 390 4-Speed
Ford introduced its Thunderbird (aka T-Bird) in 1955 as a personal luxury car. The first generation (1955-57) of the car is often compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but they didn’t have much in common besides the seating configuration…. more»
19k Original Miles: 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
It seems like there are still quite a few decades-old Lincoln cars in the marketplace that are either low-mileage examples or in exceptionally well-preserved condition, and sometimes a combination of the two, that is if a potential buyer is… more»
Unfinished Business: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Supreme was added to the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass roster in 1966. It would go on to compete in the personal luxury car segment dominated by GM products like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Chevy Monte Carlo. However, it… more»
Must Sell: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Do you ever wonder who is still purchasing certain classes of vehicles in the hobby car world? While you can understand the ongoing acquisition of models like a Fox body Mustang or a Porsche 911, someone who seeks out… more»
BF Exclusive: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
There aren’t many past times quite as American as land yachting. It takes long stretches of open land and roads wide enough to make way for a big luxury classic like this 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible. This land yacht… more»
26k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Some classics are mild and restrained, while others are brash and bold. The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V fits into the second category, even when painted in a subtle shade. This Lincoln presents superbly as an original survivor, which… more»
One Owner: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is a one-owner classic featuring its original engine and transmission. The owner recently treated it to fresh paint, but there is scope for the buyer to perform some minor tasks that will lift its… more»
Rolling Project: 1946 Lincoln H-Series Coupe
When automobile production resumed after World War II, Lincoln brought back its series of cars called Zephyr. That name was dropped in 1946, and the vehicles built through 1948 are generally called the Lincoln H-Series. We think that’s what… more»
One-Family-Owned 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
I’ve always felt that 1964 was the last year in orbit for Chrysler styling, as it finally came down to earth with the squared off and formal 1965 models. The full-size models of 1963 and ’64 hid their bulk… more»
Car Has To Go! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
“l have run out of time the car has got to go make an offer Cash and she is your sweet deal a real classic.” pleads the owner of this Canton, Connecticut-based 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. There is also… more»
Affordable Luxury: 1997 Lincoln Continental With 33k Original Miles
With our society seemingly moving at a frantic pace, many people wish to step back, draw breath, and enjoy the finer things in life. Some will turn their attention to hobbies like fishing, while others will immerse themselves in… more»
True Barn Find: 1949 Buick Super Sedan
It’s not easy to make the determination that a car is too far gone to save: Sometimes it’s too rusty, sometimes the parts and labor required are worth ten times more than the finished product, sometimes it’s a lack… more»
51k Mile Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Phoenix
In the 1970s, Pontiac adapted the popular Chevrolet Nova for sale under their brand, calling it Ventura II (at first) and Phoenix later. Because of General Motors’ shift to sharing powerplants across divisions, many later Phoenix had Chevy engines,… more»
396 V8 Parts Car? 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice mid-season in 1965 as a luxury version of the Impala. The move was intended to give Chevy a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s new luxury car, the LTD (a glitzy Galaxie 500). It became a series… more»
“Open To Offers”: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors was in the midst of their “badge engineering” heyday when the downsized third-generation Oldsmobile Toronado was in production, but the General somehow managed to give it (and its platform-mates the Riviera and Eldorado) a personality of its… more»
Cozy Caddy: 1977 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
The Opera Coupe was a customized Cadillac Seville produced by the Grandeur Motor Car Co. of Pompano Beach, Florida. It’s estimated that about 600 copies of the 2-door “luxury shorty” were built and sold, with a little more than… more»
