Limited Edition cars have been used to generate foot traffic to dealerships for years, especially in the middle of the sales cycle when sales generally slow down. Back in 1963, Lee Iacocca hoped to generate some buzz at Ford… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable
I’ve joked in the past about how some sellers are extremely skimpy in word count when it comes to advertising their classic car or truck. Even basic information (and photos such as the engine bay) are omitted for some… more»
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Solid Red Rambler: 1965 Classic Cross Country Station Wagon
Model year 1965 produced so many attractive cars, that some say it was one of Detroit’s best and brightest years ever. I mean, the entire Pontiac line won Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” award. Even at underdog American… more»
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Mint Original Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 4-Door Hardtop
By the mid-1960’s, even Ford and Chevrolet were offering new luxury trim and models to rival their Lincoln and Cadillac cousins. And in 1971, Pontiac entered the king-size luxury car field in a big way with the introduction of… more»
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Update: 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
UPDATE – This good-looking ’55 Olds 88 Holiday Coupe was featured here on Barn Finds back in July and has been listed for sale again. It’s still residing in Omaha, Nebraska with the same asking price of $28,500. The… more»
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Very Factory Correct: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
This nice and clean red ’55 Thunderbird brings back memories. I was a little kid in the early 1960s and remember seeing my first 2-seater Thunderbird on the road. It looked just like this one and I went ga-ga… more»
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Downsizing Opportunity: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
I recently read that the word “downsize” was coined at General Motors back in 1975. That would make sense considering how GM was super busy 50 years ago working on shedding the weight and exterior dimensions of their full-sized… more»
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Dapper Daily Driver: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Although it was a direct response to the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford chose to go down a different path with its all-new ’55 Thunderbird. The new “personal car” category combined two-seater sportiness with refined creature comforts and luxury options, and… more»
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Not Started In 25 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Check out this clean, solid black ’57 Thunderbird that’s been garaged and in “HiBIRDnation” for the past 25 years. The seller is extremely brief in the ad and offers nothing in the areas of specs or explanations of why… more»
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Time Capsule: 1968 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Ambulance
Here’s something you don’t see every day squirreled away in a garage (or an airplane hangar). Different strokes for different folks as the late Sly Stone said in his song, “Everyday People,” seems like an appropriate theme song. Here’s… more»
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Family-Owned 62 Years: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
If you love beautifully-restored red ‘Birds with a known history, then this gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird is for you. It was purchased by the current owner’s father way back in 1963 and has remained in the same family ever… more»
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Raven Black ‘Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Back in the day when car styling was on a three-year cycle, sales numbers rarely increased each year. Not so with the ’58-’60 Thunderbird. Even though 1958 wasn’t a full production year due to delays in rolling out the… more»
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WOOOOO! Ric Flair’s 1976 Cadillac Superfly Eldorado
I was lucky enough to grow up in the southern part of Virginia in the 60s and 70s. Saturday afternoons were reserved for one thing and one thing only: Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. And in the 70s, there was no… more»
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Handsome Hardtop: 1955 Olds 88 Holiday Coupe
If one were looking for an automobile to represent the record-setting sales year of 1955, then this Olds 88 Holiday Coupe checks all the boxes. A classic 50’s two-tone color combination (turquoise and white), tasteful styling – especially being… more»
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1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible
For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»
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Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»
