I’ve always had a “thing” for this generation of Toyota’s famed Supra. I owned a Celica from this generation, and then, they were similar cars – more on that to follow. I think it was the “Darth Vader” look… more»
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It’s a Twofer! Pair of 1954 Nash Statesmans
Not only is a 1954 Nash Statesman an oddity here on BF, today, courtesy of Scott, we’ve got a pair, and they’re both “Super” trim level cars. One’s considered a builder and the other a parts car, so let’s… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1983 Dodge 400 Convertible
Most of what we cover on BF dates to the sixties or seventies. The eighties make an appearance too, but not to the same degree. It seems that a lot of eighties models either haven’t lasted or just aren’t… more»
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Three-On-The-Floor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant
OK, this one’s a bit rough around the edges, and some of you may even wonder why we’d feature a car like this 1975 Plymouth Valiant four-door sedan. Well, it’s old, a half century to be exact, it runs,… more»
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EMS Performance Edition: 1973 Saab 99
Here’s one that doesn’t grace Barn Finds’ webpages very often, if ever, a 1973 Saab 99. But wait, there’s more as this mobile citizen of Elyria, Ohio, is a hopped-up EMS (Electronic fuel injection Manual transmission Special) edition. Said… more»
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Good Project Bones? 1970 Buick Riviera GS
When considering Buick’s vaunted Riviera, I believe the second gen (’66-’70) is my favorite, except for today’s subject, the bookend ’70 edition. The sleek Bill Mitchell light, airy, fleet-of-foot styling is still present, but the fender skirts just kill… more»
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Reasonably Priced! 1965 Oldsmobile 442
I noticed the title to a listing for an Oldsmobile and it read, “Classic 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 2dr hardtop, Good clean original car – $10,000.” OK, it got my attention, ‘da real ting for $10 large? Well, that… more»
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Bucket Seat Model: 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
I’ve reviewed thousands of cars (and even more listings), but I still learn something every day. A case in point is this fine-looking 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. It’s actually a “Custom” Sports Coupe as opposed to a Holiday… more»
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Is It Salvageable? 1958 Chevrolet BelAir
When I first spied this 1958 Chevrolet BelAir two-door sedan, I initially thought it looked like the victim of a mob hit with its door blown off and the hood all askew. Well, that’s not exactly what happened (I… more»
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Spectacular Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Chevrolet’s new tagline in 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed,” and it was appropriate as their full-size B-body cars got a big makeover and now started to resemble those designed and assembled by their upscale cousins at Cadillac. Size… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Dodge Polara
So, how many 1968 Dodge Polara convertibles were built? An appropriate question, lacking an exact answer. It’s a distinctive-looking car and to my eyes, seldomly seen, but I haven’t been able to put my finger on an exact volume… more»
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Great Restoration Candidate? 1959 Plymouth Fury
A visual sight this 1959 Plymouth Fury makes! Of course, the year 1959 was full of surprises, as it seems with each domestic auto manufacturer trying to outdo one another in the overt styling department. Fins were in, and… more»
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NY State Of Mind: 1983 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The late seventies and early eighties were a tough time to be in the car biz. It seemed as if it was one thing after another with tightening clean air regulations, an oil embargo followed by rapidly rising fuel… more»
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Same Owner For 53 Years: 1969 Camaro Convertible
When the topic of a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1969 convertible, arises, the focus immediately shifts to SS, Z28, or aftermarket hot-rod models. That’s easy to determine; take a look at the enormous number that BF has… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1984 Buick Riviera
So, is this really a Buick Riviera? I mean, when you think of a Riviera, thoughts often drift to the fabulous Bill Mitchell-penned first gen (’63-’65) or even the third gen (’71-’73) with its iconic boattail rearend. This 1984… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Imperial Custom
As the seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom suggests, “If you like big fins, this project car is for you.” Well, since it’s a 1960 vintage, that means Virgil Exner styling, and of course, big fins. This rig looks… more»
