In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»
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Rust-Free 1967 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
I just spent about two minutes staring into the distance pondering an important question: Have I really not driven a Chrysler C-Body, of any kind? I don’t think I have. I’ve driven hours to look at big Chryslers I’ve… more»
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58k-Mile 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado
In 1984, personal luxury coupes were still selling strongly. Oldsmobile sold 48,100 Toronados, and it was the least popular of the E-Body triumvirate (which also included the Buick Riviera and Cadillac Eldorado). Rough seas were on the horizon for our beloved… more»
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A Clean, Reliable Driver: 1946 Buick Super Sedan
Can you imagine the pride the original owner felt when the local Buick dealer handed over the keys to this 1946 Super? After four years of anxiety and privation, it was time for a new car, and not just… more»
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One-Owner 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible
UPDATE 03/24/2025: Over three months have passed since we last saw this 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible, and it seems that the seller is still trying to shift it to a new home. The only thing that has changed is… more»
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26k Miles? Well-Sorted 1956 Continental Mark II
What do this 1956 Continental Mark II and the 1951 Packard have in common? Not much, but their styling teams were led by the same man, John Reinhart. It’s not a bad legacy to have one’s name attached to… more»
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40k Miles? 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII Bill Blass Designer Series
The ’70s and ’80s brought us some interesting partnerships between designer brands and American automakers. The Oleg Cassini Matador. The Fila Thunderbird. The Cartier Town Car. And this Mark VII Bill Blass Designer Edition. Although Mr. Blass passed away… more»
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Comes With Extra Parts: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
According to the ads I hear on TV, the radio, and even streaming services, every month is Truck Month in America, but I believe it’s time for March to make a change: it’s Y-Body month here at Barn Finds…. more»
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Original Condition: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra (?)
The most valuable of the street-going Fox Body Mustang Cobras is undoubtedly the ’93 model, the ultimate version of this long-running platform. With a 235-horsepower 5.0 V8 and SVT-tuned suspension, it’s hard to argue with the market, but one… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
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California Car: 1969 Volvo 1800S
Cars can teach us an important lesson in the perils of procrastination. For example, think of how many times you were determined to buy a certain make or model only to discover that it was no longer priced within… more»
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No Reserve BF Auction: 1948 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe
I’m always ready to tip my proverbial cap to anyone who is willing to put in some extra effort to save a car or find it a better situation. We’ve all bemoaned the salvage yards that clear out their… more»
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No Reserve BF Auction: 1985 BMW 635CSi
UPDATE – Videos of this BMW have been added below! Almost 25 years ago, a good friend decided to buy a used 1990 BMW 525i on a whim. He thought it would be fun driving a fancy German car,… more»
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Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
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Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera
About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»
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Economical Classic: 1958 Austin A35
From what I’ve observed, the sweet spot for the importation of British economy cars was 1958/1959, just before the American auto companies introduced much larger compacts of their own. Perhaps that’s how this left-hand-drive Austin A35 ended up in… more»
