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1972 Archive
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![Talking about “bargains” and “value” in the luxury car league is often a quixotic effort, but back in 1972, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight gave you a full measure of Detroit luxury […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1972-Oldsmobile-98-LS-4HT-Nutmeg-Bring-a-Trailer-3-front-3q-right-115x115.webp "1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan: A Full-Size Luxury Bargain From Big Sky Country")
1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan: A Full-Size Luxury Bargain From Big Sky Country
Posted on October 13, 2026 | 9 CommentsTalking about “bargains” and “value” in the luxury car league is often a quixotic effort, but back in 1972, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight gave you a full measure of Detroit luxury […] -
![Demolition derby enthusiasts aside, you won’t find much pushback in saying that perhaps full-size General Motors cars took bigness a bit too far from 1971 to 1976, but a lot […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/72-Impala-1-115x115.webp "1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible: The Best Neighbors Buy The Best-Looking Of The “Big” Chevy B-Bodies")
1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible: The Best Neighbors Buy The Best-Looking Of The “Big” Chevy B-Bodies
Posted on October 12, 2026 | 20 CommentsDemolition derby enthusiasts aside, you won’t find much pushback in saying that perhaps full-size General Motors cars took bigness a bit too far from 1971 to 1976, but a lot […] -
![(Updated 8/22/2026) This particular zone of the Broadway Auto Row in Oakland has long been a lucky spot for me to spot cars on gloomy days. This is the second […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/14870503304_33bc4e5b89_h-e1407646318657.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible – Carefree Conclusions")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible – Carefree Conclusions
Posted on August 22, 2026 | 51 Comments(Updated 8/22/2026) This particular zone of the Broadway Auto Row in Oakland has long been a lucky spot for me to spot cars on gloomy days. This is the second […] -
![“Ask the man who’s owned four or five Buick Electras,” suggested a 1972 Buick ad. “One look and you can tell he could probably own just about any car he […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1972-Buick-Electra-Limited-4HT-Cascade-Blue-Bring-a-Trailer-10-front-3q-right-115x115.webp "1972 Buick Electra 225 Custom Limited: “The Look Of A Quality Automobile Without Being A Bit Ostentatious”")
1972 Buick Electra 225 Custom Limited: “The Look Of A Quality Automobile Without Being A Bit Ostentatious”
Posted on August 20, 2026 | 22 Comments“Ask the man who’s owned four or five Buick Electras,” suggested a 1972 Buick ad. “One look and you can tell he could probably own just about any car he […] -
![It’s generally accepted among muscle car fans that the GTO was the snazziest of the Pontiac intermediates, but in terms of “bang for your buck,” perhaps no appearance package in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/72-LeMans-1-e1786360624919-115x115.webp "1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible: A Uniquely Optioned Budget LeMans With A Manual Transmission And A GTO Front End")
1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible: A Uniquely Optioned Budget LeMans With A Manual Transmission And A GTO Front End
Posted on August 12, 2026 | 27 CommentsIt’s generally accepted among muscle car fans that the GTO was the snazziest of the Pontiac intermediates, but in terms of “bang for your buck,” perhaps no appearance package in […] -
![In the last year of the “Action Line” bodystyle, the 1972 Chevrolet and GMC pickups had generally morphed into a single specification, and aside from grilles and badges, there wasn’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1972-GMC-1-e1782133265167-115x115.webp "1972 GMC 2500 Custom For Sale: One-Family-Owned Driver")
1972 GMC 2500 Custom For Sale: One-Family-Owned Driver
Posted on June 25, 2026 | 9 CommentsIn the last year of the “Action Line” bodystyle, the 1972 Chevrolet and GMC pickups had generally morphed into a single specification, and aside from grilles and badges, there wasn’t […] -
![During America’s roughly 25-year love affair with hardtops, the four-door hardtop enjoyed solid popularity in most domestic full-size lines, but the style never really caught on for smaller domestic models. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1972-Pontiac-Luxury-LeMans-4HT-Springfield-Green-Bring-a-Trailer-2-front-3q-left-trees-115x115.webp "1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans: The Rise And Fall Of The Midsize Four-Door Hardtop")
1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans: The Rise And Fall Of The Midsize Four-Door Hardtop
Posted on June 7, 2026 | 50 CommentsDuring America’s roughly 25-year love affair with hardtops, the four-door hardtop enjoyed solid popularity in most domestic full-size lines, but the style never really caught on for smaller domestic models. […] -
![The eternal question with GM brands is whether there was really a meaningful difference between them, and whether that difference was worth the differences in price. The early ’70s Chevrolet […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1972-Pontiac-Catalina-Cinnamon-Bronze-and-Chevrolet-Impala-Custom-Golden-Brown-front-3q-comp-115x115.webp "1972 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop Vs. Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe: Battle Of The B-Bodies")
1972 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop Vs. Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe: Battle Of The B-Bodies
Posted on May 20, 2026 | 30 CommentsThe eternal question with GM brands is whether there was really a meaningful difference between them, and whether that difference was worth the differences in price. The early ’70s Chevrolet […] -
![(Updated 4/30/2026) I am well known around these parts for my love of Dearborn’s flagship, the Lincoln Continental and its Town Car successors. I don’t think anyone will argue […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=534,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1972LincCoupe022-e1398992453493.jpg "1972 Lincoln Continental Coupe: Peak Brougham — And It’s Glorious!")
1972 Lincoln Continental Coupe: Peak Brougham — And It’s Glorious!
Posted on April 30, 2026 | 75 Comments(Updated 4/30/2026) I am well known around these parts for my love of Dearborn’s flagship, the Lincoln Continental and its Town Car successors. I don’t think anyone will argue […] -
![While Oldsmobile would still offer a ragtop in the larger B-body Delta 88 Royale series through 1975, the midsize Cutlass convertible took its last bow in 1972. This 1972 Cutlass […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1972-Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Supreme-convert-Cameo-White-Bring-a-Trailer-10-front-3q-left.inset-2-115x115.webp "1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4-4-2 Convertible: Rare 4-Speed And L75 455 In The Final Ragtop 4-4-2")
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4-4-2 Convertible: Rare 4-Speed And L75 455 In The Final Ragtop 4-4-2
Posted on April 29, 2026 | 9 CommentsWhile Oldsmobile would still offer a ragtop in the larger B-body Delta 88 Royale series through 1975, the midsize Cutlass convertible took its last bow in 1972. This 1972 Cutlass […] -
![Cars have been the stars of many movies and TV shows over the years, but most of the ones we remember are from the action-adventure end of the spectrum, like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Save-the-Tiger-18-38-standing-in-parking-lot-115x115.webp "Why The 1972 Lincoln Continental Was The Perfect Movie Costar In This Jack Lemmon Drama")
Why The 1972 Lincoln Continental Was The Perfect Movie Costar In This Jack Lemmon Drama
Posted on February 21, 2026 | 24 CommentsCars have been the stars of many movies and TV shows over the years, but most of the ones we remember are from the action-adventure end of the spectrum, like […] -
![When I started at CC I would not have argued that this car was a Chrysler Deadly Sin. But I have gotten to the place where I believe (much as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1971-Chrysler-Newport-Royal-07-Small.jpg "1971 Chrysler Newport Royal: Chrysler’s Deadly Sin #6, The Underachieving Fuselage Years")
1971 Chrysler Newport Royal: Chrysler’s Deadly Sin #6, The Underachieving Fuselage Years
Posted on January 23, 2026 | 38 CommentsWhen I started at CC I would not have argued that this car was a Chrysler Deadly Sin. But I have gotten to the place where I believe (much as […] -
![A little spice does help things, doesn’t it? Whether we’re talking cuisine, marriage or economy car, the addition of a smidgen of excitement or exoticism can be truly transformative. Take […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20240114_092329_edited-115x115.jpg "JDM Classic: 1972 Datsun Sunny (B110) 1200 GX5 – Brighter Than The Rest")
JDM Classic: 1972 Datsun Sunny (B110) 1200 GX5 – Brighter Than The Rest
Posted on January 16, 2026 | 2 CommentsA little spice does help things, doesn’t it? Whether we’re talking cuisine, marriage or economy car, the addition of a smidgen of excitement or exoticism can be truly transformative. Take […] -
![We’ve had quite a few faux wood wagons these past few days here at CC, and today we’ll stick to the topic with none other than a vast version of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/55025653663_20867ed11c_b-115x115.jpg "Big-Block Wagon Abroad: 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate In The Netherlands – Does It Really Have a 454 V8?")
Big-Block Wagon Abroad: 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate In The Netherlands – Does It Really Have a 454 V8?
Posted on January 9, 2026 | 24 CommentsWe’ve had quite a few faux wood wagons these past few days here at CC, and today we’ll stick to the topic with none other than a vast version of […] -
![Here is another one that I have been sitting on for awhile. Since August of 2011, in fact. Why did I take pictures of this car? I don’t really like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1973-Olds-Ninety-Eight-Regency-08-Small.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – Nice Car, Fabulous Seats")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – Nice Car, Fabulous Seats
Posted on November 21, 2025 | 17 CommentsHere is another one that I have been sitting on for awhile. Since August of 2011, in fact. Why did I take pictures of this car? I don’t really like […]
