Packard’s long time slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.” Well, we find ourselves in a very strange world in the year of 2023 where unthinkable incidents are now commonplace. To ask the man who owns this Packard… more»
The American Rolls-Royce? 1979 Clenet I
Get a load of this, what a showboat! It’s a 1979 Clenet but it looks like a cross between an Excalibur and a Mercedes SSK – only more flamboyant. Manufactured by the Clenet Coachworks, it’s number 114 of 250… more»
Fit For A… Prime Minister? 1982 Nissan President
One of the primary drivers for my subject car selection process is the frequency of write-ups. In the past dozen or so years, I can only find 2 Barn Finds write-ups on a Nissan President. I can’t say if… more»
V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Defining the end of The Malaise Era has long been a topic of debate, with many knowledgeable individuals providing answers with compelling supporting evidence. Some feel that the appearance of the 1984 Buick Grand National was the catalyst, while… more»
56K-Mile Bustleback: 1987 Lincoln Continental
“Lincoln Continental. The first thing you’ll notice is that everybody else does.”, says a period Lincoln advertisement for this downsized, bustleback four-door-only luxury car. I really like this generation of the Lincoln Continental, this is another model that has… more»
One-Owner Project: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Although some vehicle values have recently taken a beating in the classic market, the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra isn’t one of them. Like many of its Fox-Body brethren, prices continue heading north at an alarming rate. At least,… more»
World’s Fastest 250: 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1
In 1964, if you wanted to be able to go 100 mph on what was the world’s fastest production road bike of the era, this 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1 was the motorcycle for you. 60 mph is fast… more»
18k Mile 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Ford’s Lincoln division made the fifth-generation Continental for a decade, from 1970 to 1979. It may be sacrilege for those of you who are a bit older than I am, if that’s even possible, but this is what I… more»
46K-Mile Exotic? 1984 Maserati Biturbo
I read recently that Maserati Biturbo prices are starting to creep up a bit, maybe it’s because everything else is already way overpriced. Or overvalued, or maybe that’s not even a correct term as a vehicle’s price is basically… more»
Survivor From Japan: 1967 Toyota Corona
The Corona was a long-running Toyota product in Japan, from 1967 to 2001. It had a briefer run in the U.S. though it was named Road Test Import Car of the Year in 1969. It was followed by the… more»
Tip Top Shape: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Hearse
Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»
















