When the Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year, it was marketed as a less-expensive Cadillac, or perhaps a less-expensive Mercedes. Yes, I have seen the print ads, and one of them highlighted a middle-aged urban female who… more»
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Factory Original? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Want a Tri-Five Chevy without paying a mint? This tidy six-cylinder 1955 Bel Air sedan is offered here on eBay, with bidding at $11,200, reserve not met. It’s located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley Earl presided over several styling changes… more»
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Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»
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1 of 830: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest-selling muscle cars. But half a decade later, the car was struggling to survive as rising insurance premiums, emissions controls, and gas prices caused demand to all… more»
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Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Unless it’s already been worked on, whenever an E-Body shows up for sale, there are almost always several positives and negatives to consider regarding whether or not it’s good project material. These details can vary, depending on the particular… more»
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Tons Of Character: 1968 Volvo 122S
A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies. While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»
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Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»
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Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8
If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»
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Update: Reduced $10,000! Nicely Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE – I wrote about this ravishing red ’55 Thunderbird back in August, but it’s back again and with the priced dropped $10,000. Nothing has changed in regards to the car’s description or photographs from the August ad. It’s… more»
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Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»
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Black Beauty: 1984 Buick Grand National
There’s a Buick-Cadillac-GMC dealership within walking distance of my house, and while I’m a dyed-in-the-wool fan of 1950s and ’60s Buicks, nothing currently on the lot makes me turn around to take another look, as pleasant as those SUVs… more»
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Swapped and Sorted: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2UZ-FE Power
Listed now on eBay, this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser stands out as a thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained example of Toyota’s legendary 80-Series SUV. It’s being sold by a private owner, carries a clean Florida title, and comes with… more»
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Survivor SUV: 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo
In recent months, a lot has been written about the XJ-series Jeep Cherokee. It’s been more praise, to be honest, heaped on what seems like years’ worth of swooning from enthusiasts. Put simply, the Cherokee is well-loved, and it’s… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»
