The Story of Some of the Biggest American Classic Maşınlar Ever Built
The highways of the USA were once filled with giant beasts in the form of classic cars from the 1960s through the early 1980s. These land yachts were known for their chrome and vinyl, white wall tires, and enormous lazy engines. Let's take a look at some of the biggest American classic cars ever built.
Dodge Custom 880
The Dodge Custom 880 was a short-lived large vehicle that didn't quite make it past the 1960s due to increased competition. Despite its large size by modern standards, it couldn't compete in the era where size really mattered. The 361 cubic inch 265 horsepower V8 engine was standard while the 383 305 horsepower V8 was optional. Unfortunately, it sank by 1965.
1975 Dodge Charger SE
The 1975 Dodge Charger SE, despite being iconic, was in decline due to its square exterior styling. Only 31,000 were sold in 1975, making it a rare find for car enthusiasts.
1970 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD, released between 1969 and 1978, was the biggest car offered by the blue oval at the time. Its 1970s styling featured a grill inspired by the Thunderbird and engine options that ranged from a big 302 cubic inch V8 to a really large 429.
1971 Buick Riviera
The third generation Buick Riviera was known for its bold and large design. However, the radical styling failed to attract buyers, and the cabin's ventilation system was prone to issues.
1969 Dodge Polara
The 1969 Dodge Polara was part beauty, part luxury, and part performance. With five different body styles to choose from and a length of over 220 inches, it truly embodies the era of land yachts.
… and so on for each car mentioned in the video.
For a more in-depth guide to American classic cars, check out our comprehensive siyahı of the biggest and most iconic vehicles from the heyday of American automotive engineering. From the Dodge Custom 880 to the 1973 Imperial LeBaron, these classic cars are a testament to a bygone era of size, power, and luxury on the open road. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below and make sure to subscribe for more classic car reviews and automotive content. Thank you for watching!
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You forgot the king….. Plymouth Superbird
Thats the ultimate Anti-Greta Collection…long time ago a owned a 1976 Ford Mercury Monarch (in germany) and boy, that was a drinker…today i think its unpayable (gasoline) and undriveable (roads and citys were too small. In US they have a different meaning of sizes for cars, parking spaces or parking buildings…here is it impossible. And too dangerous bec all these climatic crazys would demolish your big US car.
I've owned 4, 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles, they are the most amazing cars ever. Drive 10 hours in one and get out feeling like you spent the day on the couch. Climate control, set the temp and it stays there. Impressive acceleration when you want it.
They're getting too expensive now for a good example or I'd have one again. Price of gas be damned.
Grew up in a 1969 390 Ltd four door. 265 hp. Huge roomy cabin great for hauling a bunch of people and a huge trunk. 17 mpg at a steady 75mph. Cars like this got replaced by minivans mid 1980s. Compared to the huge 3500 series Pickups I see all over they are smaller. Main complaint I had was in the rain or especially in any snow it had no traction. Great for burnouts or a quick run to a 120mph. Not practical for the terrible roads of rural PA. But it was the hand me down I inherited so I still have a soft spot for 1968 to 72 big fords. So few left I only see them on classic car swap sites. Their times gone.
Inch? How much is that? Go metric like the rest of the world, please!
Audrain Car Museum in Newport RI ran. 6 week exhibit this past summer featuring “land yachts”
Brought back college days memories. I had a 1965 Buick Electric. It was so big I had parties in it.
The '75 Buick…… Dreamy
but '76 probably even nicer
then '77 how did they do it?
even Nicer
The boat tail Riviera is a beauty!!!
A Smart Car can fit in the trunk of any of these!!!!!
I had a 1975 Mark IV and a 1976 Mark IV. Best ride ever.
Like a super spa with views on the slow go
I'm sure people in most countries couldn't imagine driving around in cars that big but in the US even the midsize cars of that time were huge by today's standards. Even now the full-size SUVs are nearly as big as some of those old American land yachts.
Enjoyed the video!! I noticed that you used 2 door variations, for comparison. The 1968, Buick Electra 225 Limited, 4 door,that I used to drive, was a real yacht!! Not sure on the length, but the weight (from the registratio) 5,280 lbs. With custom air shocks, that car would float like it was on a cloud!! Big comfy seats too!! A true drive-in movie special!!!
American sauropod titanosaur autos
Gas was cheap, roads were wide, America suburbanites
Families were nuclear with three children.
U didn't include da 76 Cadillac Brougham. Da longest vehicle of dat era. Longer dan My 76 deuce & quarter. 233.7. Not including da optional bumper guards. I'd rather drive em gorgeous landyachts with today's technology dan big SUVs. Listen up big 3.❤
I had a ‘66 Dodge Polara. It ran so quietly (363 cu), one couldn’t hear the engine when at a light. It was easy to stick a ten-speed bike fully into the trunk. A six-footer, I could stretch out to sleep in the back seat.
My mom's fiance back in the day had a Plymouth Fury II – cheaper version of the Chrysler Imperial you show in the video. My grandfather would have giant Ford Fairlanes (they looked like huge fish), and Oldmobile Toronados. I'm 60. A lot of young'uns probably don't realize how massive these vehicles actually were. They were huge back then. Think of a Dodge Ram Crew Cab. But bigger.
Great channel. Been binge watching. Subbed and belled.
Was the Plymouth Fury III in this. I didn't see it. I was a kid when we got one but it was pretty big.
1977 Cadillac Eldorado Bicentennial Convertible
Those cars were comfy af
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