If you wind the clock back to last weekend, you’ll see that we ran a feature on a 1987 Buick Grand National for sale on Long Island. We explained how the GN came to be...
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It’s hard to believe that the 1980s ended more than 20 years ago. Then again, maybe we just don’t want to believe the ‘80s ended that long ago. Either way, it was a pretty long...
Most car geeks outside Japan will tell you that the fanciest, biggest-engined sedan Toyota makes is the Lexus LS. And it’s certainly a stately, full-size car in the mold of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ,...
When picturing a luxury car in your mind’s eye, what do you see? Is it a mid- to full-size sedan or coupe with handsome, stately styling and a sumptuous, finely crafted interior? That’s the image...
When it comes to a car’s identity, its name is arguably the biggest defining factor. Yes, even more than the styling; would the Mustang be the smashing success it has been for almost a quarter...
For much of the auto industry’s history, manufacturers have shied away from leaving big gaps between models in terms of price, size, and performance. This “playing the field” approach was pioneered in the U.S., specifically...
The art of covering car exteriors has come a long way since the automobile’s infancy. Hand-brushing has given way to electrostatic-charge-assisted spraying, and highly-toxic, oil-based lacquers have given way to less-dangerous and richer-looking (but hardly...
Think “early ‘90s personal luxury coupe” and a few cars immediately spring to mind: Lincoln Mark VIII, Cadillac Eldorado, Mercedes-Benz 300CE, Lexus SC, Acura Legend and – if you’re really into impressing your friends –...
Of all the American automotive nameplates to be scrapped within the last 10 years, most people will probably tell you the saddest loss is that of Pontiac. (We were always fond of Oldsmobile, but that’s...
We’ve all had difficulties with new car repairs at the dealership… I once had a brand new Oldsmobile Bravada that spent more time in the service shop than in my garage. I complained and petitioned...