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Once the most opulent cars on the road, these classic luxury cars have now depreciated to the point where they're accessible to any enthusiast.

Full-size luxury cars have always held a special place in enthusiasts' hearts, from the Lincoln Continental to the Rolls Royce Phantom, and a number of other  classic cars , These popularly-called land yachts are historical gems of the automotive industry.

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Many of these vehicles come at excessive prices, however. Luckily, some models have deprecated, so for example, you can now easily find some of the most luxurious and most  beautiful Cadillacs at an affordable price . While new models such as the latest iteration of the Rolls Royce Phantom will cost the same as an entire car collection , here are 10 timeless classics that are just as comfortable and luxurious but complete bargains.

10 1982 Bentley Mulsanne ($9,900)

The Americans may be kings of the long, luxurious vehicles, but the Europeans also have a few models to boast about. Especially German models, such as the Bentley Mulsanne.

The model was introduced in 1980 as a performance luxury car, but the price has remained rather affordable despite all the luxury included. The name Mulsanne is vastly inscribed into the Bentley motorsports history, with the five victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But luxury and heritage isn't all the Bentley Mulsanne offers as there's also quite a lot of performance coming from its 6.75-liter V8 engine that produces a massive 260 hp.

9 1969 Pontiac Bonneville ($6,000)

The first Pontiac Bonneville rolled off the production line in 1958 and in the next 30 years stood as the top-notch luxury model of the Pontiac brand. The fourth generation of the Pontiac Bonneville was introduced in 1965 and is now one of the most affordable Bonnevilles on the used market.

Style, luxury, and overall enjoyment remained, adding to it the slanted dashboard and wooden interior. The exterior also saw some major adjustments, such as the removal of side creases and widening of the taillights. This classic beauty comes with the powerful 7.0-liter V8 engine rated at 360 hp.

8 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special ($15,400)

The Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special stands as one of Cadillac's most luxurious vehicles ever. The full-size luxury car introduces some styling changes for the 1969 model year, such as the headrests on front seats. The extended wheelbase offered a lot more room, while the exterior changes included dual headlights and no more vent wings on the front doors.

With the 7.7-liter V8 powerplant rated at 375 hp, this black beauty is a special gem in history and one of the most popular Cadillac classics ever built, so it's surprising that pristine-condition models go for such low prices.

7 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupé Convertible ($14,700)

Once the flagship model of the Oldsmobile brand, the Oldsmobile 98 and the first vehicle under the 98 name was produced in 1941. Rendered as the top line model, the Oldsmobile 98 featured advanced technologies right from the start, and the 1959 model is no exception.

Powered by the 6.5-liter Rocket V8 engine that produces 315 hp, the 2-door coupe convertible is the right choice for a daily driver and with the luxury and reliability this land-yachts offer, every classic car lover is in for a treat.

6 1972 Buick Riviera ($17,900)

Not many classics can compete with the style, beauty, and drivability of the 1972 Buick Riviera. It's among several iconic classic land yachts of its era but stands out for its sheer design excellence.

The boat-tail is there to make you fall in love with the entire car, while the luxurious interior and powerful engine are there to make your driving experience feel out of this world. The powerplant is a 7.5-liter V8 down-tuned to 255 hp due to EPA emissions requirements. Some of the advanced features for this model year include power-boosted disc brakes, a power steering system, and even remote-controlled mirrors, all helping to better up the driving experience.

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5 1961 Lincoln Continental ($18,800)

Often rendered as the greatest mafia car of all time, the Lincoln Continental breeds luxury throughout ten generations. The first-ever Lincoln Continental rolled off the production line in 1940, but the model is still in production, with the latest version of the Lincoln Continental rolling out last year featuring suicide doors .

The 1961 Lincoln Continental was ahead of its time with its design, style, and luxury, which include the “suicide” rear-hinged rear doors, among other perks. It was powered by the 7.0-liter V8 engine, churning out an impressive 300 hp, making it a perfect classic cruiser.

4 1956 DeSoto Fireflite ($18,100)

DeSoto was in existence from 1928 until 1961 under the Chrysler brand and had a few models that turned heads in its 33 years of operating. One of these models is the top-of-the-line DeSoto Fireflite, which was in production from 1955 and 1960.

It is best remembered for the long, tapering tail fins, which are the first thing anyone will notice on this beauty as they come in a two-toned exterior finish. The DeSoto Fireflite was powered by a 5.4-liter V8 engine that developed 255 hp, able to launch the Fireflite to a top speed of 110 mph.

3 1959 Buick Electra 225 ($9,600)

The Buick Electra 225 was first introduced in 1959 as a renamed Buick Roadmaster and was in production all the way until 1990. Offered as the top-notch Buick Electra 225 was the most luxurious model of the Buick line, and the unique rear delta fins will make you fall in love with the car. Don't let the two doors fool you, as the "225" in the model's name represents the length of the car in inches.

The powerplant of this beauty was the standard 6.6-liter V8 rated at 325 hp and mated to 2-speed Dynaflow automatic. With power steering and power brakes, the Buick Electra 225 is one of the classic cruisers to own.

2 1966 Imperial LeBaron ($11,100)

The first automobile under the Imperial nameplate appeared in 1926 as Chrysler's luxury model. However, in 1955, the Imperial became a separate company and operated until 1983. Nevertheless, the Imperial has birthed a number of luxurious models, including the Imperial LeBaron.

The Imperial LeBaron rolled off the production line with the 7.2-liter V8 engine, generating 350 hp, and among America's finest cars of the era thanks to the contemporary look and the luxurious interior, glowing with leather and wood.

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1 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spur ($16,500)

Nowadays, it is hard to find an affordable Rolls Royce, but some models, such as the 1984 Silver Spur can be bought at a rather cheap price. With its long wheelbase, a beautiful rounded design  (the work of Austrian stylist Fritz Feller), and a luxurious interior, it represents one of the most marvelous models of this British car manufacturer.

It's powered by a 6.75-liter V8 engine rated at 220 hp and paired with 3-speed GM THM400 automatic. But despite the large V8 and a gorgeous interior, the prices of these models frequently gravitate around $15,000.

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What Was America's Greatest Land Yacht?

This is kind of a silly question. The great American land yacht is a dream. It’s a worthwhile dream to have, but it’s not something that has a tangible realization. Take the 1988 Cadillac Voyage for example.

The problem with the Cadillac Voyage is that it, well, isn’t. It’s not a car. Well, it’s a concept car. It previewed what Cadillacs would look like in the ‘90s, with such glittering high-tech features as four-wheel discs, four-wheel independent suspension, all-wheel drive and ABS! It had a five-speed automatic transmission. Wow!

The later two-door version of this concept, the Cadillac Solitaire, rocked a Lotus-designed V12, but the Voyage was still V8-powered. The interior was a mix of restrained lines and overstuffed seats. That is to say, it was everything you wanted from the old era, and everything you wanted from the new. It even had GPS!

But the Voyage didn’t go into production. Not exactly, as Cadillac noted in its brief history of the car :

This luxury sedan had all-new computer-controlled all-wheel technology hidden under its streamlined body; the front axle was automatically engaged when rear-wheel slippage was detected. The Voyage was equipped with ABS, an electronically controlled five-speed automatic gearbox and a voice-activated telephone system. Its orthopedically-designed seats included more than 20 pneumatic and mechanical adjustments, three memory positions plus cushion massage. The Seville CTS adopted a number of the Voyage’s styling cues when introduced in 1991.

The Sev ille CTS is an under appreciated design, but it’s far from a realization of classic style mixed with modern amenities taken to a world-beating level. It’s just a car.

But the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that there is no perfect American land yacht. The expectations are too high! There’s no way that a car can be comfortable enough, luxurious enough, stylish enough.

The dreaming is what’s important.

But I’m probably wrong. I’ve never even driven a Continental Mark II . What do you think was the greatest land yacht America ever produced?  

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Nepal's Only Billionaire Investigated In Alleged Land Grab Case

Binod chaudhary, a lawmaker from the nepali congress in the lower house of the nepal federal parliament, is being investigated for allegedly privatizing land belonging to the bansbari shoe factory, a government entity..

Nepal's only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, is under the lens of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with a government land-grab case. The matter came to light after CIB wrote a letter to Nepal's House Speaker, informing him of their ongoing investigation.

Mr Chaudhary, a lawmaker from the Nepali Congress in the lower house of the Nepal Federal Parliament, is being investigated for allegedly privatizing land belonging to the Bansbari Shoe Factory, a government entity.

Hobindra Bogati, a senior officer at CIB, submitted a letter at the Parliament Secretariat informing House Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire about the investigation against the lawmaker in the land embezzlement case.

The CIB has also given Mr Chaudhary a deadline until Thursday morning to provide an explanation of the case to the investigating authority, otherwise he might face arrest.

Mr Chaudhary is accused of illegally acquiring 10 ropani (54758.621 square feet) of land from the Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory, a government-owned company that is now defunct.

He is accused of transferring the land to Champion Footwear under an illegal agreement, and subsequently renamed the company to CG Chandbagh Residency Pvt, which is owned by him.

He later gave the land to his brother, Arun Chaudhary, who now operates CG Chandbagh School on the seized property. An investigation had found that the Nepali billionaire, like his brother Arun Chaudhary, holds shares in Champion Footwear Company, a venture implicated in acquiring government land from the Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory.

Documents also revealed that Arun, the younger brother, has 200 shares in Champion Footwear Limited.

Despite his brother's arrest in connection with this case, Binod Chaudhary was not arrested. The documents indicate that the 200 shares, valued at 2 lakh, are part of an agreement specifying that the company should hold 2,500 shares of Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory.

It is also noted in the document that Binod Chaudhary's 's father, Lunkarandas Chaudhary, owns more than 2100 shares in the Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory.

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Amazingly preserved Bronze Age village reveals life in ancient England

A settlement in the east of England burned down in a fire 3000 years ago, falling into a muddy waterway that preserved everything inside the houses including tools, fabric, cooking pots and more

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The remains of a Bronze Age settlement in eastern England have been exquisitely preserved after being destroyed by a fire 3000 years ago. An examination of the site gives us an extraordinary snapshot of how Britons lived at the time, from what people may have eaten for breakfast to the tools they used to build houses.

Archaeologists first stumbled across ancient wooden posts at Must Farm quarry, near the small town of Whittlesey, in 1999. The small-scale investigations that followed sought to figure out whether there was anything interesting there, says Chris Wakefield at the University of York in the UK. But it wasn’t until 2015 that Wakefield and his colleagues conducted a full-scale excavation of the site.

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The team uncovered the structural remains of four large roundhouses – circular dwellings usually made of wood with thatched conical roofs – dating back to between 3000 and 2800 years ago. Wooden stumps suggest these were built on stilts, connected by wooden walkways, over a small river that ran through the area. Based on the size of the channel, there may have been about 10 roundhouses at the settlement, says Wakefield.

Tree-ring analysis on wood from the structures suggests the settlement was destroyed a year after its construction, with the houses falling into the muddy water below. The waterlogged, oxygen-scarce environment prevented the settlement from degrading, preserving it in unprecedented detail , says Wakefield. Charring on the objects from the fire also provided a protective layer against environmental decay. “Pretty much everything that had been there in time of the fire inside these people’s houses has been preserved to find nearly 3000 years later,” says Wakefield.

The way items fell into the mud gave clues to the layout of each house. As you step through the door, the kitchen area tended to be in the east side of the house, with a sleeping area in the north-west and pens for livestock in the south-east.

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Chemical analysis of kitchenware, including pots, bowls, cups and jars, suggests that the settlement’s prehistoric inhabitants probably ate porridge, cereals, honey and stews made with beef, mutton and fish.

“This is the best evidence we have on understanding prehistoric diet and cooking practices,” says Rachel Pope at the University of Liverpool in the UK. “It’s the closest we’ll ever get to walking through the doorway of a roundhouse 3000 years ago and seeing what life was like inside.”

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Toolboxes filled with axes, sickles and razors were a staple in every household. “One of the most beautiful objects that one of my colleagues found was an incredible two-part hafted axe,” says Wakefield. “What was so amazing about this particular design is that the axe head itself was inserted into an extra bit of wood that you could swap out.”

The garments recovered at the site have a lush, velvety feel – they were made of some of the finest textiles produced in Europe at that time, says Wakefield. Decorative beads, which may have been used in necklaces, were also found across the site, possibly coming from elsewhere in Europe or the Middle East.

The settlement has been likened to the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, which was entombed in ash after a volcanic eruption in AD 79. “Archaeologists sometimes talk of a Pompeii-like discovery – a moment frozen in time – and this is one of those, a burnt-down settlement that gives us an intimate view into people’s lives just before the fire and in the months running up to it around 2900 years ago,” says Michael Parker Pearson at University College London.

“Must Farm is more than a once-in-a-generation site. It is very likely that there will never be a site that tells us more about Bronze Age Britain,” says Richard Madgwick at Cardiff University, UK.

McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research DOI: 10.17863/CAM.106697

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