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1978 Cadillac Eldorado
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Was the 1978 Cadillac Eldorado the most excessive car of the brougham era?

May 12, 2026 Steve 30

(EXPANDED FROM 1/5/2024) Reasonable people can debate what was the most excessive car of the brougham era, but I would propose the 1978 Cadillac Eldorado for top honors. To be more specific, I would point […]

1941 Lincoln Continental front quarter
Fake Design

Was the 1940-41 Lincoln Continental the all-time most influential U.S. halo car?

February 19, 2024 Steve 17

(EXPANDED FROM 2/14/2023) Since this is Presidents’ Day, let’s take another look at what I have suggested is the most influential halo car of all time built in the United States — the original Lincoln […]

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