I contend that any ’68-’71 Ford Torino convertible, such as this beautiful ’69 GT edition, is worth coverage when you consider their scarcity. It’s odd, as it was the same scenario with Plymouth’s Satellite and Dodge’s Cornet from this… more»
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Next Big Thing? 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
I have a thought that Chevrolet’s K5 two-door Blazer, such as this 1981 example, could become the next “big” thing in terms of collectibility. It’s similar to the Chevy Square Body pickup (’73-’87), from which it’s derived, and a… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1960 Ford Galaxie Victoria
“Ford builds the most beautifully proportioned cars,” so opines their 1960 sales brochure. A subjective claim at best, though I’d say this 1960 Galaxie Town Victoria has pleasing lines. The Victoria part of it relates to its open hardtop… more»
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Nicest One Left? 45k Mile 1998 Buick Century
So, a 1998 Buick Century? Seems like an unusual car to feature here on the esteemed webpages of Barn Finds. Yeah, it’s not really interesting; some may even find it boring. But Buick did well with this somewhat nondescript… more»
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Award Winning Rarity: 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Whoa, what do we have here? A turbocharged 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, and it’s a pretty rare bird. I looked into the BF archives and found only one that has been reviewed in the last seven years, and I can’t… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible
About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»
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Bedliner Roof? 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
The seller of this 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille divides his listing into “Pro” and “Con” categories – an effective way to get to the bottom of an old car’s condition – and hopefully, the pros will outweigh the cons…. more»
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Triple Deuce Survivor Class: 1964 Pontiac GTO
I purposefully avoid covering muscle cars! Why, you ask? Most are ridiculously overpriced, or have had absurd restorations in which the width, texture, and hue of assembly-line chalk marks seem to be job one. At the opposite end of… more»
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TNT Powered! 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Who says green and red don’t go together? They certainly do at Christmas time. Yeah, but on a car? Well, maybe not, as the contrast between the primary and non-primary color certainly stands out in the case of this… more»
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Surf’s Up! 1952 Plymouth Concord Suburban
Two-door station wagons such as this 1952 Plymouth Suburban are a popular topic here on BF. Their popularity continued and grew in the postwar years before starting to fade away in the late fifties. Every major manufacturer offered them,… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
“When I last started it – 2.5 years ago – it just needed a transmission to be driven,” so states the seller of this 1971 Ford Torino GT. And so it goes with this project. As we delve into… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
Years ago, when an auto manufacturer offered a convertible body style, it was usually made available on the top model or trim level. That was half true for Oldsmobile in 1968 as its range-topping Ninety-Eight model was offered in… more»
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429 4-Speed! 1969 Ford XL Convertible
OK, this one’s a bit curious. It’s advertised as a Galaxie 500 XL, but my research tells me that in ’69, you had either an XL or a Galaxie 500, but not both (the Galaxie 500 and XL went… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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Pure Mechanical Feel: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
As pickup trucks continue to gain popularity and market share as everyday drivers, so do their predecessors as collectibles. And among the most popular varieties are ’67-’72 Chevrolet C10s (Action Line) and their corresponding GMC stable-mates. That being the… more»
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Cheap Drop Top! 1991 Dodge Shadow Convertible
A 1991 Dodge Shadow convertible, eh? Seems like an unusual automobile to cover on these august web pages, but as usual, I have a reason – more on that to follow. So, reasonable mileage, good condition, top that drops,… more»
