The Park Avenue replaced the Electra (225) in 1991, although the name had previously been a trim package offering. The Park Avenue would be Buick’s most lavish car through 2005, when it was retired in favor of the later… more»
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Babied Hatchback: 1979 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord arrived in 1976 (aka Honda Inspire in Japan) as a mid-size automobile. Its worldwide popularity grew, especially in the U.S., where it would become a best-seller year after year in the 1990s. This edition from 1979 looks… more»
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1 Of 150: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am MSE
Compared to a few of the earlier and later Pontiac Trans Am offerings, the MR MSE may not sound all that overwhelming by comparison. However, by early to mid-eighties excitement standards, it provided a breath of fresh air to… more»
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Off Season Discount: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Buying a convertible in the off-season is one of the smarter purchases you can make if a drop-top is on your list of cars to own. If you live somewhere like I do where winter is an actual season,… more»
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1 Owner Orvis Edition: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
We rarely get to see the combination of an affordable, modern classic with one-owner lineage and some special features that truly set it apart. This is one of those times, and I feel like someone is going to get… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Speculation is hard. Consider for a moment the collector car realm; I just looked at an active eBay advertisement for a first-generation Bronco that was rusted to the door handles, and the asking price was over $10,000 (and the… more»
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Mostly Stock Colonnade: 1973 Buick Century Custom
The fresh General Motors Colonnade bodies began knocking buyers off their feet in 1973, and they remained popular choices in the marketplace for the next several years. Buick incorporated this revised styling on its Century and Regal for the… more»
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Another One! 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo Convertible
One thing I really enjoy about the Barn Finds community is that when we highlight a car for sale that we hardly ever see, our readers set to work flagging similar examples. The Pontiac Sunbird Turbo is a rare… more»
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454 V8! Restored 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sleeper
By 1972, the biggest engine you could get in a Chevy Nova had a displacement of 350 cubic inches. And if you wanted muscle with a 4-barrel carburetor, you checked the Super Sport box on the order form. This… more»
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32k Original Miles: One Owner 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
If you’re searching for a spacious 1960s classic that presents exceptionally well and has a V8 under the hood, this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 deserves a close look. There’s little to criticize about its appearance, and the image gallery… more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1969 Buick Riviera
Oh, Buick, where have you gone? Compare this magnificent 1969 Buick Riviera to today’s dreck pushed by GM’s upper-scale division, and you might find yourself asking the same question. This looker is a mix of originality as well as… more»
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Adam-12 Tribute! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
When an auto enthusiast decides to transform a car into a tribute to one featured on TV or in the movies, it’s the little details that sometimes separate an average effort from a truly remarkable outcome, and this Adam-12… more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
The Pontiac Bonneville is one of those cars that had the potential to be great, and just never quite got there. It wasn’t the fault of Pontiac engineers, either, who worked hard to build the family-sized sedan into a… more»
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Built To Last: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D
In all of automotive history, few vehicles are known to go more miles than from the earth to the moon with minimal maintenance or be instantly recognizable when out-and-about. The Mercedes midsize W123 chassis from 1976-1985 are among them,… more»
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Rust-Free Turbo: 1991 Lotus Elan SE
A few individuals harbor a rather cynical belief that Lotus stands for “Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.” However, the company has indeed produced some dependable and competent vehicles, including this 1991 Elan SE. This car is a solid survivor… more»
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1-of-2: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
We’re no strangers to rarity claims at Barn Finds. Some appear valid, while others are questionable. The seller claims that the paint-and-trim combination chosen by the first owner makes this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT a genuine 1-of-2 vehicle…. more»
