We don’t normally think of American Motors and Rambler as having convertibles, but they did make them. American Motors specialized in small cars, but they offered something in the intermediate and full-size range as well. Here is the intermediate… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
40 Year Hibernation: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
After a successful body style run from 1968 to 1970, it was time for the Dodge Charger to be restyled. While these models are not usually as sought after like the previous ones, they seem to be gaining in popularity…. more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Early Personal Luxury: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
While Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick all introduced personal luxury cars in the early sixties, the Pontiac Grand Prix would be the one to endure many years. The problem with the Oldsmobile Starfire and Buick Wildcat is that the Oldsmobile… more»
Dec 10, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Stored for Last 10 Years: 1973 Buick Centurion
I’ve often wondered why Buick discontinued the Wildcat after 1970 and replaced it with the Centurion. While the Wildcat was around for nine years, the Centurion only lasted three years. By 1973, it was the only Buick that offered… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Classic Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1976, Chevrolet buyers were still going for the station wagons. While 1976 Chevrolet full-size wagons sold 72,819, the intermediate total was almost half that at 40,086. But this was a good size for the times. Here is a… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Family Owned: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
It was 1980 before there would be a smaller Lincoln Continental, but in 1978 the big boys were still selling well. While most of Lincoln’s two-door customers opted for the Continental Mark V, There were a few that still… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
American Success: 1973 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
The year 1973 was one of those years for cars that will always be remembered. Sales were great in 1973 for almost all makes and models. The Cadillac Sedan De Ville sold 103,394 models, and that didn’t include another 112,849… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Limited Edition Hurst/Olds
I’m not sure really what to call this car. Is it a Cutlass? Well, it’s based on the Cutlass. It has a Hurst shifter. So is it a Hurst Cutlass? According to Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999, it… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1964 Buick Wildcat
The Buick Wildcat started life in 1962 as a subseries of the Invicta, and by 1963 had replaced the Invicta as the mid-range full-size Buick (Invicta remained as a station wagon model only in 1963). The Wildcat was meant… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only 44K Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
Oldsmobile Toronado was sort of the modern pioneer of front wheel drive cars in America, followed closely by the Cadillac Eldorado. While the Toronado came on the scene in 1966, it was the late seventies and early eighties before… more»
Dec 4, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Suicide Doors: 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 door Landau
Barnfinds recently features a 1968 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Landau. According to comments, some of you liked it but said you preferred the 4 door model with suicide doors. Well, here it is. This 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 Door Landau is for… more»
Dec 3, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unique Glass Skyroof: 1965 Buick Sportwagon
For some reason, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser got most of the attention, and the sales, when it came to the sixties and seventies wagons that included the unique glass Skyroof. But Buick had a station wagon with the glassed… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Bargain Bobcat: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
I don’t know if you have noticed, but the price of classic cars that used to be everyday cars, that were nothing so special, have been on the rise in the last couple of years. It seems three years ago… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Big and Brawny: 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
For some reason, Pontiac decided to replace the Bonneville as the flagship car in 1971 and brought out the Grand Ville. It still used the same B body as the Catalina and Bonneville, but the hardtops had a roofline that… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Last of the Land Yachts: 1976 Olds Custom Cruiser
The year 1976 was a year of little change in most American cars. Maybe manufacturers thought we’d all be too busy celebrating the Bicentennial to notice. Oldsmobile was no different. However, the 1976 Oldsmobile full-size models did get updated grilles. The… more»
Nov 30, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Personal Luxury: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
While many American cars focused on the same customers throughout the years, Thunderbird was one that changed with the times. The Mustang had come on the scene by the mid-sixties, so Thunderbird could focus on customers wanting personal luxury,… more»
