I'm not your usual 21 year old in several ways I suppose, but particularly in my interest in cars. I'd rather drive a smooth riding 4000 pound sedan than a screaming little sports car, and I have a strong aversion for any manufacturer whose name ends in a vowel(ie Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyundai... get the picture?). Here then are some of the all time classic styles(at least from my life time). Anyone who owns a car that falls into one of these categories and would like it to be displayed here with your name, drop me a line here.

• 1977-79 Electra 225/Limited 700/Park Avenue, 98 Regency - I must begin here, since I actually own one of these, pictured below(still a beauty after 172,000 miles, eh?)(now over 215,000). These are classic Buicks/Oldsmobiles - long, heavy, comfortable, powerful(mine has the original optional 403 CID), and everlasting.

  

   Shaun Roberson's 1977 Limited 700
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• 1980-84 Electra/Limited/Park Avenue, Olds 98 Regency - Similar to the previous model, with a little bit "shaved off of the edges," some different trim, and a 307 Olds engine. Still a classy rear-wheeel drive car.

  

     1983 Electra Limited(owner unknown)

• 1979-85 Riviera, Toronado - These, along with the Cadillac Eldorado(see below) were a stunning introduction, distinctive from anything else. Elegance, style, and some oil leakage(hee-hee) distinguished these classics until their destruction in 1986(My dad, who works in the auto industry, will never forget what he said when the first '86 Riv arrived on the showroom - "That's a Riviera?").
  

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  • 1977-79 Deville/Fleetwood - The first generation of the design that would inspire Cadillacs for the next 14 years.

    

    1979 Fleetwood(owned by St Louis Car Museum)

  • 1980-84 Deville/Fleetwood - Like the Buicks, these were basically touched up versions of the 77-9 model.
  • 1985-91 Fleetwood Brougham - There was a slight change in appearance around '89, and a big(positive) change in engines(4.1L to 5.0L). These late 80's/early 90's models are, in my opinion, the best looking car there is: beautiful interior and exterior(particularly the Arctic White color).

    

    1989 Fleetwood Brougham(unknown owner)   1991 Fleetwood Brougham(unknown owner)

  • 1979-85 Eldorado - Like the aforementioned Riv/Toro, these were(and still are) a real eye-catcher. Smooth, yet bold lines make these one of the all time greats.

    

    1983 Eldorado Biarritz(unknown owner)

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    • 1976-79 Continental Towncar - Man, they don't get much better than these - the looks, the length, and, in turn, a ride out of this world.
    • 1977-79 Continental Mark V - The Lincoln parallel to the Eldorado, these were sharp, smooth riding two door cruisers.

    
    

    Some Classics from Before My Lifetime

    

    Here's a '49 Buick Roadmaster owned by Wyatt Fawley.

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