BIGGEST AMERICAN CARS - When BIG and HEAVY was popular

Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Plymouth Gran Fury
Dodge Polara
Buick Riviera
Ford LTD
Dodge Charger SE
Dodge Custom 880
Ford Thunderbird
Outside of North America, the term "land yacht" sees little use on locally produced cars, largely due to different consumer demands. Past and present, several flagship models from Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, and Bentley have placed ride comfort as a primary design objective, with dimensions comparable to the largest American saloons produced.
The largest classic American cars
Once upon a time, gigantic beasts roamed the highways of America. Decked in chrome and vinyl, wearing whitewall tires and powered by huge V8 engines, the land yachts were the biggest of the big.

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[therealchayd]

As a Brit used to small to medium cars, In the '80s I remember being blown away by the size of an imported Buick Riviera owned by one of our business customers. I have no idea how the owner managed to park or navigate around London with that impressive machine.

[mr.twhosasking]

If you’ve never had a car like these you’ll just never understand how wonderful they were

[JoJo-gdyz]

I had a ‘76 Lincoln Town Car. Smoothest ride I’ve ever had. Nothing rides like those old beasts. And that’s what I called it “The Beast” Loved these big ole cars!

[robertbruce]

Back in the early to mid '70s we had a 1970 Mercury Marquis with a powerful, premium gas running 429 V-8. I can remember my father getting impatient driving up to the cottage, passing a string of cars, watching the speedo hit 95 mph before it finally shifted back into Drive. My brother used to take it out to the secret remote section of highway near Port Perry, Ontario, Canada & win a lot of drag races with it.
Years later we were watching some family slides on the projector, when pictures of the green '70 Marquis came up & my youngest brother commented about the drag racing. After my mother said " What!", my father asked " did he win?" My brother " Usually" my dad " That's good, that's all l need to know" my mom " What!!!!"

[TheLotw]

I own a 1977 Chrysler Newport 2dr with the 400ci engine, with full embroidered leather seats, power windows, cruise control, 8 track, rear tire covers. Its a very, very big car compared to anything on the road today. It has a length of 226in and still looks like it just rolled off the showroom.

[DeanStephen]

My dad loved these big cars, so I grew up in them. My favourite was a ‘61 Chrysler Imperial, which certainly felt as big as a yacht to me at that young age.

[고영환-yi]

I am a SOUTH Korean and my great grandfather was an owner of 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Whenever I look at him and his car in the picture, I would love to drive those good old cars in here someday in the future. Thanks for uploading such a wonderful video!

[reality]

I own a 79 Lincoln Mark V! Pure elegance!! The opera windows, fender vents, and the grille with hidden headlights, turn signal lenses. Sails along the road, floating through the bumps, overlooking the huge hood. Many young people looking at your auto in awe! They have never seen such a car! The American Rolls-Royce!!

[kellingtonlink]

Thanks for another well thought out video. When I was ‘smaller’… my parents owned the ‘78 Newport and a ‘73 Mark IV… not because we were made of money, but rather because it was the beginning of the 80s and these land yachts were cheap… and I had 3 other brothers (no minivans back then).

[pjasyl]

Those were the ultimate days of driving comfort never to see again !
My favorite in this video the 1979 Lincoln Continential Town Car. Reason I had the previous years model.

[kjlmark]

I am old enough to remember all of these beautiful cars and feel fortunate to have owned and enjoyed driving many of them. Buick Riviera & Electra 225, Oldsmobile 98, Cadillac Eldorado and Lincoln Mark. I loved them all but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the Lincoln Mark. With the super long hood and low roofline it really was an eye catcher. And with the 460 V8 it was FAST. Certainly the gas mileage wasn't great but gas was cheap back then. Truly a bygone era that I'm lucky to have lived through.

[ronch]

These cars defined a great era in automobile history.

[humbleevidenceaccepter]

I've had dozens of cars. From tiny Datsuns, mid-size muscle cars, to massive luxo-barges. The one car I miss the most in my heart is my '95 Lincoln Town Car.

[plumbingstuffinoregon]

Before I became a truck driver I was daily driving a '79 Town Car for about 6 months. Seriously it's the best and most fun car I've ever owned! It weirdly feels bigger to drive than any truck I've been in, and you feel like a freaking king floating down the road.

[klystronvariant]

When I was in high school my mother had a 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan. That thing was so awesome. I remember how wonderful that thing was to ride in.

[Richard-fvrq]

I used to visit the US in the late 70's and early 80's when these land boats' were on the roads. I was always fascinated by them as they were not seen in the rest of the world and looked so fantastic.

[blitzprime]

Just got my hands on a 1977 Lincoln Continental, can’t wait to build memories with it

[wilhelmtrager]

Here in Germany you very seldom see rhose big cars. In my very early teenage years you sometimes got to realize a Cadillac or Chevrolet, but as a car guy you mostly saw land yachts in magazines and US-movies. From 1980 on I started to become a US-fan through and through - your land seemed to be so larger than life. I dreamed about living and working in the United States for some years and yes, also because of your cars. Today for my personal use I would prefer something more sporty, my first joyce would be a C4 or C5 Corvette. But I still like land yachts: Some weeks ago I was driving home from work. I don't like my job and I was tired and a crumpy guy in his mid-50s. But suddenly I saw a Lincoln Continental Mk IV, the car was driving in front of me. I don't know why, but suddenly my mood was changed, I had to smile and I felt fresh and young again...really boyish!

[RyanBassForLife]

Nice when I was younger back in the mid 2000s there was a 1979 mint condition Lincoln Town Car for sale for only $1, 500! I wanted it so bad but I was broke. It was matalic dark blue with white leather seats with low mileage. To this day I never will forget how amazing that car looked at the used car dealership. Later my mom got a very nice teal suburban at that dealership and later she gave it to me for $1, 200. So yes now I own a family air loom land yacht 😁 Im into car audio so I love my teal 90s suburban.