To quote British funny man John Cleese, “Now for something completely different.” There’s one-of-a-kind vehicles and then there is this: a 1957 Superior Coach Cadillac Hearse that was converted into a custom-built camper back in 1968. Boy, I would… more»
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Only Two SoCal Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The late Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys created the mystique of sunny Southern California in his brilliant music and even gave the Ford Thunderbird tons of free advertising. In the group’s 1964 hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, the upbeat… more»
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Longtime First Owner: 1959 Edsel Ranger 2-Door Hardtop
“What a Difference a Day Makes” was a Top 10 hit song for Dinah Washington back in 1959. For Ford Motor Company’s new Edsel Division in 1959, their version of the song could’ve been titled, “What a Difference a… more»
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Same Owner For 57 Years: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan
I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1977 Honda Civic Hatchback
I was eighteen and had just graduated high school when the October ’73 Oil Embargo hit America. Lucky me. I was lucky because I was driving my dad’s hand-me-down ’65 VW Beetle. Sure, I still had to get in… more»
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Dad’s Clean, 40k-Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan
Like some of you reading this, I have assisted in selling a parent’s vehicle because they had reached an age where it was no longer safe for them to be driving. I can relate to this ad because my… more»
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Unrestored 15k-Mile 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
“This is more than one of the finest convertibles ever built. It is now the only convertible now built in America—and it will not be repeated for 1977.” That’s how Cadillac described their 1976 Eldorado Convertible in their slick… more»
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22 Years In A Barn: 1967 Oldsmobile F-85 Club Coupe
I’m a sucker for good stories – especially old car stories. That’s why I enjoy going to car shows and talking to car owners. Most will gladly open up and tell you all about their car if you ask… more»
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Original Interior! Rare 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon
Ah, the Edsel. The car that the Ford Motor Company wished had never existed. I can’t help but feel a little sorry for former Ford CEO, Henry Ford II. I mean, how would you like having your father’s first… more»
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Original Interior: Well-Preserved 1965 Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser Wagon
By the mid-1960’s, the station wagon had gone mainstream and was well on its way of becoming America’s iconic symbol of sprawling suburbia. It was the most practical and comfortable way to haul kids, lawn and garden supplies, Little… more»
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17k Mile 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Believe it or not, these K Car-based convertibles caused quite a stir when they were introduced for the 1983 model year. For those around back then, we remember that the convertible was dead – Detroit was no longer making… more»
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572 Big Block! Rare 1953 Buick Skylark Restomod
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. For one, it’s a very rare 1953 Skylark, a limited production (1,690) top-of-the-line Buick that had more of a GM Motorama custom show car look to it than your standard Buick… more»
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Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»
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Originality Reigns Supreme: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe
The intermediate-sized Oldsmobile Cutlass was a sales juggernaut during the decade of the 1970’s. Even with all of the headwinds facing the auto industry back then (the oil crisis and government-mandated safety and emission standards for starters), the Cutlass… more»
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Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
