Ten Great Land Yachts

Remember when roads were as smooth as a calm sea, cars were long as boats, and you felt like the captain of your land yacht? We do. Here's ten great land yachts.

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10.) 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon/Buick Roadmaster/Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Suggested by SpikeJnZ – Shomer Shabbos

Why It's So Smooth: This badge-engineered B-body wagon saw the revival of the Buick Roadmaster name. The wagon could be had with wood side panels, enough space for your 3 kids and a kiddy pool in the trunk, silky smooth suspension, and an LT1 (at least a detuned version of the Corvette's engine) under the hood of later versions. Alas, dwindling sales and growing popularity of SUVS ended its production.

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9.) 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600

Suggested by LuckyChuck takes the racing line when he walks

Why It's So Smooth: Who says land yachts are limited to the U.S.? This 18-foot long , 5700 pound German cruiser was driven by Jeremy Clarkson and he promptly proved the car was designed to cruise in a straight line. So, sit back, grab a glass of champagne, and let the chauffeur do all the work. I guarantee you won't spill a drop of that Dom Pérignon.

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8.) 1975 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

Suggested by War2d2: Secure In His Own Manhood

Why It's So Smooth: Measuring 19 feet in length, this coupé offered more interior space than some New York City apartments. You kind of start to wonder why this car was so long if it was meant to be a coupé... but then that goes out the window as soon as you sink into the driver's seat and feel the road roll pleasantly beneath you.

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7.) 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupé Convertible

Suggested by John Carter

Why It's So Smooth: The 1959 Ninety-Eight was completely redesigned, as was the entire Olds lineup, and was offered with 371 cubic inch Rocket V8 and Jetaway Hydramatic Transmission. It just sounds so velvety, unless you mashed on the accelerator causing a jerk when shifting from first to second gear. So be gentle and you'll be effortlessly yachting on the sea that is America's road.

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6.) 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham

Suggested by Rusty Van Horn

Why It's So Smooth: Let's take this up a notch, BAM! The New Yorker Brougham sported Chrysler's Fuselage styling and was a full 18 and a half feet long. Power came from a 440 cubic inch V8, though power was reduced to meet stricter fuel and emissions standards. I know Rusty said 1972, but he pictured a 1973 and I know he didn't say Brougham, but I know he meant to. Either way, this land yacht is a leather upholstered, silky smooth dream to ride.

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5.) 1975 Mercury Marquis Brougham

Suggested by I can be stig?

Why It's So Smooth: You get the bonus points! Your prize is recognition! The name Brougham was originally used for a sedan that was bodied as a coupé but later on it was used to distinguish between the more luxurious and standard version of a model. In 1976 a consumer survey was conducted and it was found that the Marquis was preferred to the Olds 98 and Buick ELektra. The following year the Grand Marquis was selected over the Cadillac Sedan de Ville, demonstrating the luxury, comfort, and overall classyness of this land yacht.

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4.) 1971 Cadillac Eldorado

Suggested by Spiegel wants a large farva

Why It's So Smooth: The Cadillac Eldorado, named after the mythical land of gold, is the car of crazy Texas oil-men, purple-suited player haters, and Mafiosos. At 18 and a half feet, the Eldorado offered up a 500 cubic inch V8 for your yachting pleasure. It served as the pace car for the 1973 Indy 500, but that's the closest it will ever get to any form of motorsport. Best keep this lancha in a straight line.

3.) 1972 Buick Riviera

Suggested by ZeroOrDie

Why It's So Smooth: The Riviera is where you park your yacht. The Buick Riviera is a yacht! This boat-tailed land yacht just grew longer and longer that by 1973 it was almost 19 feet long. Its Corvette Stingray-inspired rear window and coupé body meant that you were cruising in style and the 455 cu. in. V8 provided silky smooth torque throughout the rev range. Just listen to that burble.

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2.) 1973 Imperial LeBaron

Suggested by Buster Brew

Why It's So Smooth: The 1973 Imperial LeBaron was the longest non-limousine production vehicle at a whopping 21 feet. The LeBaron's styling was described as the Fuselage Look by Chrysler and this particular year's styling was an evolution of the Fuselage look. What does this all mean? Even more classy and stylish faring.

1.) 1961 Lincoln Continental

Suggested by rawtoast

Why It's So Smooth: The '61 Conti was a new design, but it was 2 feet shorter than its predecessors, although still 18 feet long. However, Ford used the "compactness" of this Continental as its main advertising point by having a woman parallel park the car to show how easy it is. This Continental was the first to have suicide doors and was considered the epitome of Lincoln styling. Sadly, this is the same car that John F. Kennedy was riding in the day he was assassinated.

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