BIGGEST CARS IN AMERICAN HISTORY : SIZE REALLY DID MATTER

1970 Ford LTD
Between 1969 and 1978, Ford sold 7.75 million examples of the second-generation LTD and its Mercury sisters. It was also the biggest car offered by the Blue Oval during its lifetime. Styling for the 1970 model year included a grille inspired by the Thunderbird, combined with funky hidden headlights. Engine choices ranged from a big 302-cubic inch (4.9-litre) V8, through to a really big 429ci (7.0) V8.

1971 Buick Riviera
Big and bold was the look for the third-generation Buick Riviera, launched in 1971. A giant ‘boat tail’ rear end seems apt for a land yacht, but the radical styling proved unsuccessful with buyers. A ‘Full-Flo’ ventilation system,

1973 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Chevrolet’s marketing pitch for 1973 sounded more like a political campaign speech, rather than a way to sell cars. It was about ‘building a better way to see America’ and what could be better than seeing it from the vinyl and woodgrain interior of your Impala? Powering you across the country was a standard 145hp ‘Turbo Fire’ 350-cubic inch (5.7-litre) V8.

1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
This is decadence! In 1976 Cadillac was very keen to stress that the Eldorado was the last American convertible. Features such as automatic climate control and plush six-way adjustable leather seats pushed the Eldorado’s weight to 5,153lb (2,337kg).

1976 Ford Thunderbird
Can you imagine how long polishing all the chrome on the Thunderbird’s front bumper would take? And that’s before you even get to the grille, the headlight surrounds, wing mirrors, and finally, the rear bumper.

1977 Dodge Royal Monaco
If you were the kind of person who liked traditional value, combined with an added touch of luxury, then the Royal Monaco was for you.

1970 Buick Electra 225
It becomes evident how important size was in the land yacht era, when manufacturers were willing to incorporate length into a model name.
1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
1970 Imperial Crown
1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
1973 Imperial LeBaron