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The 5 Most-Expensive American Cars of 1972

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How does the other half live? We’re going to find out. In a recent post we looked at the least-expensive cars of 1972. Today we’re going to check out the most-expensive models from that same year.

All prices presented below are as reported in Consumer Guide Auto Test ’72.

The average 1972 new car listed for around $3500, roughly $1500 more than the cars on our cheapest list, but not even half the cost of the five rides we’re looking at here.

Note: Our information again comes courtesy of   Consumer Guide® Auto Test ’72. As they are not included in Consumer Guide®’s prices, our list does not include any long-wheelbase, specialty, or generally chauffeur-driven vehicles.

For those who will ask, the most expensive Chrysler of 1972 was the Imperial LeBaron, coming in at a cool $6727, a bunch of money to be sure, but not enough to rank with this lofty-price crew. If you’ve ever spent time with any of these fine rides, we’d like to hear about it. Check out the most-expensive American cars of 1972. Be sure and share this gallery with a friend.

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Most-Expensive American Cars of 1972

Lincoln Continental Mark IV

1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Base Price: $8605

Most-Expensive Option: Power sunroof ($611)

 

Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

1972 Fleetwood Brougham

Base Price: $7569

Most-Expensive Option: Power sunroof ($610)

 

Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible

1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible

Base Price: $7495

Most-Expensive Option: Automatic climate control ($523)

 

Lincoln Continental Sedan

1972 Lincoln Continental Sedan

Base Price: $7250

Most-Expensive Option: Power Sunroof ($611)

 

Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado

1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado

Base Price: $7179

Most-Expensive Option: Custom Cabriolet Sunroof ($1005) 

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