8 Most Luxurious American Cars Of All Time

Luxury American car from the post-war era with a 431ci V-8 engine producing 160 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque, a top speed of 96 mph, and originally priced at $3,869 ($49,694 in 2023 dollars).

1949 Cadillac Sixty Special

A luxury vehicle targeting the Rolls-Royce and Bentley market, with a 368ci V-8 engine producing 300 horsepower, a top speed of 123 mph, and originally priced at $9,966 ($112,004 in 2023 dollars).

1956 Continental Mark II

Considered the first true American muscle car with a 392ci Hemi V-8 engine producing 395 horsepower, a top speed of 150 mph, and originally priced at $5,359 ($58,298 in 2023 dollars).

1957 Chrysler 300C

A luxury performance vehicle with a 425ci V-8 engine producing 360 horsepower, a top speed of 115 mph, and originally priced at $4,333 ($42,050 in 2023 dollars), known for its unique design and luxury features.

1965 Buick Riviera

The last American convertible of its era with a 500ci V-8 engine producing 190 horsepower, a top speed of 130 mph, and originally priced at $11,134 ($59,817 in 2023 dollars), featured special Bicentennial Edition trim.

1976 Cadillac Eldorado

A symbol of 1970s material excess with a 400ci V-8 engine producing 179 horsepower, a top speed of 109 mph, and originally priced at $11,396 ($57,486 in 2023 dollars), known for its length and luxury.

1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Redefined American luxury with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine producing 556 horsepower, a top speed of 175 mph, and originally priced at $59,000 ($84,068 in 2023 dollars), known for its performance and affordability.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

A top-tier electric vehicle with three electric motors producing 1,234 horsepower, a top speed of 205 mph, and priced at $250,500, representing the next generation of American luxury cars.

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