If you like personal luxury coupes with a sporting bent, 1963 was one of the best years for the American auto industry. With the well-established T-Bird, the upstart Riviera, Pontiac’s dashing Grand Prix, and Studebaker’s last attempts to stay… more»
Museum Cars and Projects Up For Auction!
A nice vacation day to me involves wandering aimlessly through a quiet museum, but a perfect vacation day involves wandering aimlessly through a car museum. There’s always more than meets the eye behind the scenes of any business, however,… more»
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Barn Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31
One of the most fascinating Oldsmobiles to roll off the line in Lansing was the Cutlass with the W-31 package and its 350 engine, a true all-around street sweeper. Car and Driver tested one in March 1969 and claimed that… more»
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Original Paint? 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria
Some cars just don’t get the credit that I think they deserve, and one generation of American sedans that fits neatly into that category is the 1952 to 1954 Ford. Sandwiched between the “shoebox” Ford and the neat 1955-1956… more»
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Small Block Wagon: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Greenbrier
Like many auto manufacturers, Chevrolet has long been inclined to recycle model names; for example, this Greenbrier wagon would have been a Corvair van as recently as 1965. For 1971, however, it was simply a trim level for the… more»
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Always Draws Attention: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although it could never match Chevy or Ford in overall sales, Pontiac was certainly the most overachieving auto manufacturer of the 1960s. Its marketing department was the best in the industry, using elegantly illustrated Fitz/Van ads for the big… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Sedan
By today’s standards, the 135-horsepower “Rocket” V8 under the hood of a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 would feel as if it were down a thruster or two. Sure, it was the performance bargain of its day, but these days, some… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The collector car hobby is sometimes misunderstood; many believe that to collect old cars requires a trust fund and a staff mechanic, but as we here at Barn Finds know, that is absolutely not the case. Some of the… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
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31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve
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»
