A road test of a Wildcat in the June 1963 issue of Mechanix Illustrated summed up its position in the Buick lineup well. Uncle Tom McCahill, the foremost arbiter of the quip and the bon mot, said that upon the… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Ford Econoline E-350 Chateau
PENDING! Every once in a while, a car (or van, in this case) will pop up for sale on Barn Finds that inspires some wistful curiosity about its original owner. What was the purpose of this 1977 Econoline? It’s a… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Cadillac Seville
The 1985 Cadillac Seville marked the end of the “bustleback” years, perhaps the ultimate showroom expression of GM styling chief Bill Mitchell’s fascination with classical themes. Sure, it was polarizing, but the 1985 model still outsold its immediate 1986… more»
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Postwar Style: 1949 Packard Standard Eight Sedan
Any automotive historian knows that Packard’s star waned in the postwar years, even though that wasn’t immediately apparent. The Twenty-Second Series Packard was introduced in 1947, and although Packard was historically loath to assign model year designations, Packards from… more»
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Plenty of Patina? 1958 Ford Country Sedan
In 1957, for the first time in decades, Ford outsold Chevrolet for the model year; it wasn’t by much, but a win’s a win. Therefore, the blue oval entered the 1958 selling season flying high, but as we all… more»
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Drive It Away: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Breezeway
Although it’s little more than a footnote in Ford Motor Company history, the “Breezeway” roof and opening rear window shown on this ’63 Mercury Monterey Custom didn’t suffer from a lack of trying. In terms of production cars, Mercury… more»
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Q-Code 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Though we all strive for individuality, it’s a genetic certainty that we become to some extent like our parents. In my case, I wasn’t going to escape being a Mustang fan, as my mom and dad have owned at… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III GT
The Sunbeam Alpine has been driven by some notable people. Sean Connery drove one in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, and Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham smiled in advertisements behind the wheel of an Alpine, proclaiming that… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
As a staff member of Barn Finds, my position could have come with a disclaimer: “The tips list can be hazardous to your wealth.” Make no bones about it; this ’66 Chrysler 300 hardtop is exactly the sort of car… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac embodied a “can-do” spirit throughout its heyday in the 1960s and early ’70s, bringing us the Tempest four, rope drive, the Overhead Cam 6, the Super Duty 455, and Endura bumpers, among many other innovations and delights. I’d… more»
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BF Auction: 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP
In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or… more»
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Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible
The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»
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24k Miles? 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car Replica
Thanks to the rain, the 1986 Indianapolis 500 didn’t take place until the Saturday after Memorial Day: May 31st, 1986. I don’t remember what else I was doing that day, but I do remember watching Bobby Rahal cross the… more»
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69k-Mile Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There’s little to say about the ’55 Chevrolet that hasn’t already been said, but there’s a reason for that. In some ways, it’s the universal car; it’s been a family hauler, a hot rod, a custom, and an image… more»
