In previous articles in this series, we focused on Lincoln and Chrysler’s Imperial. Many of their models were shared with other brands under their respective corporate umbrellas, but General Motors’ Cadillac was much more unique. As such, Consumer Guide’s reviews of 1970s Cadillacs on the used car market possibly cannot be predicted by trends shown in the reviews of other GM brands.

Yet, as mentioned in the recent Buick story, GM began to share components on a much larger scale by the end of the decade—arguably, to the detriment of all. Nonetheless, Cadillac would experience more speed bumps in the subsequent decade.

Here’s a look at “The Standard of the World” that successfully joined the downsize bandwagon yet was able to maintain its stature within the luxury car segment. Please note the CG rating scale of 5 being Excellent and 1 being Poor.

Cadillac
“Wretched excess at its worst … [though] current downsized series is almost as roomy … [with a] repair record more favorable.”

• Calais/DeVille/Fleetwood (1971-76): “The engine and drive train are rated superior, with the only problem area emanating from the cooling system.” CG rating: 3
• DeVille/Fleetwood (1977-80): “Ranking better-than-average on 1977-78 models. Electrical and paint gremlins resurface on ‘79s, however.” CG rating: 4
• Eldorado (1971-78): “If it were not for its excellent frequency-of-repair records, its plush interior, and its power, the Eldorado would receive a much lower overall rating.” CG rating: 2-3
• Eldorado (1979-80): “Far more acceptable for today’s high costs of car ownership … [but] initial owner surveys indicate below-average reliability, mostly due to troublesome electronic fuel injection system.” CG rating: 3
• Seville (1975-79): “Cadillac has done an outstanding job with final touches … [though it] has had a higher than average record of electrical problems.” CG rating: 4
• Seville (1980): “Not what we’d buy for ourselves, but a fine example of today’s American luxury car.” CG rating: N/A

We saw the Aston Martin Valhalla up close in Monterey, and it was every bit as wild as it looks. This mid-engine plug-in hybrid is equipped with a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 and three electric motors, which generate a total of 1,064 horsepower – enough to launch the Valhalla to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. The design borrows from Formula 1 and features active aero that generates over 1,300 pounds of downforce. In this video, we’ll talk about the Aston Martin Valhalla’s debut on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn, the engineering behind it, and how it incorporates F1 racing technology. Got a spare $1 million laying around? That’s about what it’ll take to bring one of these home. Stick around for the full breakdown.

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The AutoHunter Spotlight for today is a car from what was basically the end of the line: a 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition. It is being sold by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, and the auction will end Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

I have always had a connection with the MGB. To me, this was the last of the classic British sports cars (with the exception of Morgan). It was the first sports car I ever drove. In fact, I actually test drove a brand-new 1980 MGB when I was only 13 years old! That is a whole other story, but I am likely the youngest automotive journalist to have ever had the opportunity to drive one of these when they were new.

I remember that drive in great detail. It was so much different than the other cars I had driven or ridden in. No, I didn’t drive any of those cars legally – but, hey, it was the ’80s. That MGB certainly handled different than my parents’ cars. The feeling of driving that little MG with the top down – enjoying the classic sound of the engine and exhaust note, combined with the rack and pinion steering and overall lightness – imprinted on me and made me a sports car fan for life.

To me, the MGB Limited Edition is the best incarnation of the late rubber-bumper MGB cars. A last-ditch scheme to save MG, the model was the brainchild of British Leyland’s marketing department and their advertising agency in the U.S. The plan was to build 500 U.S.-delivered MGBs, all painted black with silver striping, Limited Edition badging, a front spoiler, and special alloy wheels. The originally planned production of only 500 examples was quickly forgotten as demand expanded. These Limited Edition black with silver stripe cars worked well with the black rubber bumpers, making these MGBs a newer-looking yet classic MGB. As a result, more than 6,600 units came to the U.S., but sadly even this was not enough to save the company. The MGB Limited Edition became the swan song for one of the most historic brands in the world of sports cars and the brand that literally introduced Americans to the idea of sports cars.

The 1980 MGB Limited Edition featured here is described by the seller as powered by a 1.8-liter OHV inline-four mated to a four-speed synchromesh manual transmission with electronic overdrive. The car has been color-changed to a Black Cherry Metallic (which actually looks black in most of the photos) and has a black convertible top over a black vinyl interior. This British roadster is offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

The seller goes on to say that this MGB received a complete restoration. Judging by the photos included in the listing, this looks to be a good example.

The exterior paintwork appears to be well done. I am guessing the owner simply wanted something a bit different from the standard black-painted MGB Limited Editions and had the color changed. You really need to get the car in the right light to see it is not black – a subtlety that really makes this MGB interesting.

The interior looks to be completely stock, with the exception of an aftermarket radio. The seat material is 100% correct, as are the steering wheel and carpets. Whoever did the work on this car really seems to have paid attention to the MGB’s details. You might think is a silly statement, but the truth is the MGB was a very well-built car, with nice finishing and a great deal of attention to detail. The people who built these cars cared about what they were doing right through to the end – and it shows when you see an all-original one up close. I am happy the owner took the time and money to have this one done correctly.

Under the hood is the original 1.8-liter OHV inline-four with a Weber Twin Sync 38 carburetor. This is a nice upgrade over the Stromberg this little MGB would have had when new and likely gives it a bit more power. Another nice item – and one of the only options the Limited Edition offered – is the four-speed gearbox with electronic overdrive. The overdrive unit makes these cars much more usable and gives them the ability to easily cruise on the highway at 70 mph without running at 4,400 rpm.

If you want to own one of the last classic MGs ever built – a good example that can give you the same feeling I got when I drove one new – this 1980 MGB Limited Edition is just the ticket. You had better act fast, though, as the auction for this classic British roadster ends on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

Everyone knows the Chevelle, which is most often seen in Malibu and Super Sport trim. However, few are aware of Chevelles of a lesser kind—those that sat underneath the Malibu. Our Pick of the Day is one of these unusual Bow Ties, a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 two-door sedan. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Prattville, Alabama.

When Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964, it was Chevrolet’s first mid-size car—a class pioneered by the 1962 Ford Fairlane. Interestingly, if you compare a Chevelle with a 1955 Chevy, they appear to be of a comparable size as they shared the same wheelbase length and were within an inch of each other; additionally, interior dimensions also didn’t separate the two by much. Nonetheless, the Chevelle featured a more compact footprint.

Looking at it pedantically, the 1964 Chevelle series started with the Chevelle 300, which was available as a two- and four-door sedan, and two- and four-door station wagon. Move up to the Chevelle Malibu and you’d find a two-door Sport Coupe (hardtop) and convertible, and four-door sedan and station wagon. The Chevelle Malibu Super Sport was only available as a Sport Coupe and a convertible.

Chevrolet expanded the lineup for 1965 by adding the 300 Deluxe trim level, situated between the Chevelle 300 and Chevelle Malibu. The body styles were shuffled too, as the Chevelle 300 lost its four-door wagon, which had migrated to the 300 Deluxe; the latter also featured a two-door sedan, and four-door sedan and wagon. Malibu and Malibu Super Sport basically remained the same. (The Canadian market featured a slightly different trim level/body style lineup, including a Chevelle 300 convertible.)

Engine choices spanned a cross section that was unrivaled for 1965. The base six-cylinder was a 194ci one-barrel with 120 horsepower; upgrade to the 230 I6 and you’d gain 20 more horses. V8s started with a 195-horsepower 283 with a two-barrel carb, which could achieve 220 horses with a four-barrel. All 327s were four-barrels, starting off with 250 horsepower and moving up to 300 or 350 horsepower, the latter option code L79. A mid-year L37 396 with 375 horsepower was the basis for the special Z16 Super Sport, of which 201 were built (rumor has it one was a convertible).

The last model year for this lineup was 1968, as the Chevelle 300 was discontinued for 1969 and the 300 Deluxe was discontinued for 1970 (though it continued in the Canadian market).

This Cameo Beige 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 two-door sedan originally started as your average grocery-getter, but somewhere down the line, someone converted it to one of the rarer and more obscure Bow Tie muscle cars that we’ll dare you to find (according to the GM Heritage Center, only 203 Chevelle 300 and 300 Deluxe two-door sedans were built with the L79). “The car retains that sought after stock/sleeper look but has been tastefully upgraded performance and safety,” says the seller. “A 327/350HP engine with aluminum Edelbrock heads, rollers, Holley intake and Big 750 double pumper carburetor provide the motivation. A set of Hooker Jet Hot performance headers and performance dual exhaust assist with the rumble.” A Hurst-shifted Borg-Warner T10 four-speed with Positraction and 3.50 gears complete the picture. Front disc brakes and a dual master cylinder—things not originally available—help with modern traffic situations. There’s even an aftermarket air conditioning system.

Traditionally, past and present enthusiasts have gravitated to fancier trim levels. It took a special, calculating person to specify the cheapest model with the baddest engine available. To those folks, not only do we salute you, but we also present your next car. Get this for $32,500 (OBO) and sneak up on Goats.

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The Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction starts this week. This event is filled with great cars, vintage automobilia, exciting Thrill Rides and more. The auction runs from Wednesday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 18, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Pre-auction fun starts today, Tuesday, Oct. 14, with Bidder Preview Day and the Opening Night Party. If you can’t make it to Scottsdale, you can watch the auction on the Barrett-Jackson Livestream, FYI and HISTORY Channel.

EVENT AND TV SCHEDULE (all times are MST)

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Bidder Preview Day
Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale
(For credentialed guests age 18+ only)
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Opening Night Party
Auction Arena at WestWorld of Scottsdale
(By invitation only)
7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Adjacent to the Exhibitor Marketplace
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
Exhibitor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Kids Zone
Sponsor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Experience The Collectors Club
Near the Staging Lanes
10 a.m. to Auction Close

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
Noon to 5 p.m.

Live Music from Jake Jones
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Noon to 2 p.m.

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
2:30 p.m. to Auction Close

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
On the Midway
2 to 3 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
2 to 4 p.m.

Live Music from Nineball
South Showcase Music Stage
2:30 to 5 p.m.

Live Music from Pick Up Lines
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
4 to 5 p.m.

Live Music from DJ AJAXX
The Cigar Bar (adjacent to the block exit)
4 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Adjacent to the Exhibitor Marketplace
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
Exhibitor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Kids Zone
Sponsor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
9:30 a.m. to Noon

Experience The Collectors Club
Near the Staging Lanes
10 a.m. to Auction Close

TV: FYI
Barrett-Jackson LIVE
1 to 7 p.m.

TV: International Livestream
Special commercial-free presentation on YouTube, including commentary during FYI and HISTORY broadcasts (international viewers ONLY)
1 to 7 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
Noon to Auction Close

Live Music from Young Country
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Noon to 2 p.m.

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
On the Midway
2 to 3 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
2 to 4 p.m.

Live Music from Chad Freeman
South Showcase Music Stage
2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Live Music from Harry Luge
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
4 to 6 p.m.

Live Music from DJ AREA 4
The Cigar Bar (adjacent to the block exit)
4 to 8 p.m.

TV: FYI
Encore Presentation of Thursday’s Barrett-Jackson LIVE
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Adjacent to the Exhibitor Marketplace
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
Exhibitor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Kids Zone
Sponsor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
9:30 a.m. to Noon

Experience The Collectors Club
Near the Staging Lanes
10 a.m. to Auction Close

Live Music from Jaty Edwards
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Noon to 2 p.m.

TV: FYI
Barrett-Jackson LIVE
1 to 8 p.m.

TV: International Livestream
Special commercial-free presentation on YouTube, including commentary during FYI and HISTORY broadcasts (international viewers ONLY)
1 to 8 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
Noon to Auction Close

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
On the Midway
2 to 3 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
2 to 4 p.m.

Live Music from Sedona Red
South Showcase Music Stage
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Live Music from Georgia Chrome
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
4 to 6 p.m.

Live Music from DJ DILL
The Cigar Bar (adjacent to the block exit)
4 to 8 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
6 to 7 p.m.

TV: FYI
Encore Presentation of Friday’s Barrett-Jackson LIVE
8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open
Auction Site at WestWorld of Scottsdale
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Adjacent to the Exhibitor Marketplace
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Exhibitor Marketplace
Exhibitor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge
Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Kids Zone
Sponsor Pavilion
8 a.m. to Auction Close

Dodge Thrill Rides
Barrett-Jackson Performance Track
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TV: Barrett-Jackson Livestream
All the cars, all the time.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Automobilia Auction
Auction Arena
9:30 a.m. to Noon

Experience The Collectors Club
Near the Staging Lanes
10 a.m. to Auction Close

Live Music from Modern Takes
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
Noon to 2 p.m.

TV: HISTORY
Barrett-Jackson LIVE
1 to 8 p.m.

TV: International Livestream
Special commercial-free presentation on YouTube, including commentary during FYI and HISTORY broadcasts (international viewers ONLY)
1 to 8 p.m.

Collector Car Auction
Auction Arena
Noon to Auction Close

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic
On the Midway
2 to 3 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
2 to 4 p.m.

Live Music from Crown Kings
South Showcase Music Stage
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Live Music from Kailin Kay Band
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
4 to 5 p.m.

Live Music from DJ D LEU
The Cigar Bar (adjacent to the block exit)
4 to 8 p.m.

Live DJ at the Red Bull Truck
Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone
5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

TV: FYI
Encore Presentation of Saturday’s Barrett-Jackson LIVE
8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

There’s no shortage of Corvettes at Barrett-Jackson, but some Corvettes garner more attention than others. Want a stock big-block C2? Take your pick! What about a road-racing C3, just like what John Greenwood drove at Le Mans? You may find one. If your inclinations lean towards C1 restomods, then this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Topless Roadster from the Bryan Frank Collection should do the trick. You will have the opportunity to buy it with No Reserve at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction October 15-18 at WestWorld.

Nineteen sixty-one was a pivotal year in several ways: the rear end was restyled into a “ducktail” design that foreshadowed what was coming for the C2, not to mention it was the Corvette that introduced what would become a trademark: a pair of taillights on each side. Up front, a new mesh grille eschewed the flashy 1950s. Along the sides, the coves would offer contrasting paint as an option for the last time. And, underneath the hood, the 283 made its final appearance, to be replaced by the 327 the following year. Nineteen sixty-one also was among the most significant model years for General Motors, as classic car fans tend to consider all GM brands on the top of their respective games.

For this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Topless Roadster, let’s start with the exterior: having undergone an 18-month build, this vehicle is finished in custom Starfire Pearl White with charcoal coves. You may not notice, but there’s several subtle modifications, such as a peak on the hood and front end, cut and tucked bumpers, custom grille, and painted brass trim. The fiberglass body sits on an Art Morrison chassis with AME Sport independent front suspension and a triangulated 4-link rear suspension. Power is directed to a Strange Engineering, 31-spline Ford 9-inch S-Series axle housing 3.70 gears. Braking is handled by Wilwood SL6 front and SL4 rear calipers with 14-inch drilled and slotted discs. A set of HRE custom wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P Zero radials.

Inside, you’ll find a gray leather interior featuring a leather-wrapped dash and steering wheel, Dakota Digital gauges, honest-to-goodness blown-glass knobs, Vintage Air system, and JL Audio system with Bluetooth—the latter for those moment when American Graffiti is on your mind.

Though the original 283 is gone, the legendary small-block is still in its rightful place, in this case a GM Performance 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine backed by a 4L65E automatic transmission. The engine is built with L92 aluminum hypereutectic pistons and forged 4340 steel I-beam rods, and topped by a custom-fabricated intake and Holley Dominator EFI vehicle management system. Breathing is assisted by Art Morrison ceramic-coated headers and 2.5-inch polished stainless-steel pipes with MagnaFlow Performance mufflers.

There’s plenty of features jam-packed into this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Topless Roadster from the Bryan Frank Collection. Configured in a way that Chevrolet engineered never envisioned, this C1 is ripe for your man cave or lady lair—but only when you make the winning bid at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction.

Register for the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction and bid on location or online.

In the late 1950s, automakers began to get creative with the styling of parking lights, with several manufacturers integrating them above the headlights. It was not common, but it helped give several cars and trucks a different look than before.

Below, you can find four vehicles that feature this styling trick. All these vehicles are for sale, listed on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you identify them? Name the model year, marque, and model of each. If you are struggling with an answer, you can click on an image and score a hint.

Click on a photo to reveal each car

Every Tuesday at The ClassicCars.com Journal, you can play a new car game. You can also play past puzzles for even more fun.

Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 1984 Ford F-250 XL SuperCab Dually 4X4 by Centurion. It’s powered by a 6.9-liter International Harvester IDI (Indirect Injection) diesel V8 paired with a rebuilt C6 three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Finished in blue over a blue vinyl interior, this “OBS” F-Series is now offered by the private seller in Georgia with spare parts, removed badges, service manual, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

When new, this F-250 was converted into a dually by Centurion-Lehman, Inc. Under current ownership, the color of the paint was changed to the current shade of blue, and the bumpers and trim were refinished in black. Other exterior features include a black grille guard, LED headlights, fog lamps, tow mirrors, running boards with auxiliary lights, sliding rear window, external cargo tie-down cleats, bed liner, hitch receiver, and trailer light connection socket.

This truck rides on a set of black 16-inch wheels wrapped in 235/85 Thunderer Commercial L/T front and Achilles Desert Hawk rear tires.

The cabin was retrofitted with blue vinyl upholstery with black piping under current ownership. In addition, the door panels were refurbished and the dash cap was replaced. Other features include power windows and locks, wood trim, cruise control, power steering, air conditioning, Tekonsha Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller, and JVC AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo.

LED backlighting has been added to the instrumentation, which consists of an 85-mph speedometer and fuel, oil pressure, temperature, and voltage gauges. The odometer shows 98,378 miles, but this truck is mileage-exempt.

An International Harvester IDI 6.9-liter diesel V8 sends its power through a C6 three-speed automatic (rebuilt in 2016) plus a dual-range transfer case to get work done, whether it’s at home or a jobsite. Other significant updates include rebuilt front and rear driveshafts, resealed rear axle, and new air conditioning blower motor, fuel filter, and dual fuel tanks and sending units. Power front disc and rear drum brakes bring this rig—and the people and stuff it’s carrying—to a stop.

This 1984 Ford F-250 XL SuperCab 4X4 Centurion dually conversion’s updates mean it will be more comfortable and capable. You can use it for work or fun after you place the winning bid. Do that now before the auction ends on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

If you’ve ever wanted to travel like a 1980s celebrity, it’s your lucky day. The Pick of the Day is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car limousine listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Watchung, New Jersey.

“One-of-a-kind, privately used and owned,” the listing says. “Original owner and has been garage-kept in a climate-controlled garage all its life.”

The Town Car’s name first originated as a flagship trim designation for the Continental, but in 1980, it became a standalone nameplate on the Lincoln division’s full-sized models. From 1980 through 1989, the Town Car was produced at Ford’s Wixom, Michigan, plant, sharing many key engineering elements with other FoMoCo models like the Lincoln Continental Mark VI, the Mercury Grand Marquis, and the Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

In the realm of American luxury cars, the Town Car delivered on its promises – to some, even representing the peak of 1980s luxury. It had a floaty ride that prioritized comfort over cornering. And that’s what exactly what made it the perfect blank canvas when coachbuilders were looking for cars to build limousines.

This stretch limo exudes “old money” and would look right at home cruising the boulevards of Palm Beach or Palm Springs. Exterior features include quad headlights, a waterfall-style grille, chrome bumpers, a white vinyl roof, a sunroof, whitewall tires, and dual antennas. But more importantly, the interior is where the car really shines. Just check out the gray leather upholstery, wood-grain cabinetry, cup holders, sound system, and even the built-in television set. Talk about living in the lap of luxury – especially in 1988!

Moving this luxo-ride is a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a four-speed “AOD” (automatic overdrive) transmission. The five-digit odometer reads 41,979 miles – a reading that, at least according to the listing, is accurate. Ford’s V8 was generally well-regarded and reliable – just don’t expect great fuel economy. Even under ideal circumstances, the car might not reach 15 miles per gallon. But who cares when you’re riding in such a status symbol?

When it comes to classic appeal, a spacious interior, and potential for investment, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more unique luxury experience than with an 1980s Lincoln limo. You can probably even offset your purchase price by offering chauffeur services for prom nights and parades.

The asking price is $29,000.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com