Some cars proudly inform the world that their owners are a success and that they have the money to make that abundantly clear. Trends have come and gone in the prestige luxury car market, but one constant for decades… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
One of the more interesting cars of the 1950s was the Kaiser Manhattan. It was the top-of-the-line product to emerge from Kaiser-Frazer Corp., first badged as a Frazer and later as a Kaiser. It could be ordered with a… more»
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Rebuilt Hemi V8 Project: 1955 Imperial
The Imperial had been a Chrysler Corp. product since 1926, established as the most luxurious automobile to come out of Highland Park, Michigan. To improve the car’s competitive position against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun off the Imperial as… more»
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Beau James Hits Hard Times: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the 1970s, General Motors should have offered doctorate classes in marketing. Despite being the colossus of the automobile industry and one of the largest corporations in the world at that time, the marketing department of General Motors aggressively… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii
BMW enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing luxury cars but also has a history of building smaller models that provide an engaging driving experience. The E30 version of the M3 proved a giant killer, bringing the company significant motorsport… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
1975 began a new generation for the Chevrolet Nova, appearing a bit more modernized on the outside than its predecessor. The coupe featured a fresh side look with an extended window behind the door, along with a restyled front… more»
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One Owner! 1989 Honda Prelude Si
Honda’s first sports car was its S500, launched in 1963. It entered a market already populated with Datsun’s Fairlady and soon, Toyota’s Sports 800. From then, it was just a few short years until Japanese sports cars proliferated into… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
Hiding in this garage is an American classic that will set a few pulses racing. This 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS is a stunning vehicle that is more than a mere looker. Its gorgeous exterior hides a pretty potent drivetrain,… more»
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Running Garage Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
The Pontiacs were all-new for 1955 (just like their counterparts at Chevrolet). The Chieftain was the entry-level model and accounted for 63% of sales that year. Pontiac gained a V8 in ‘55, the first time an eight-cylinder had been… more»
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Pillarless V12 Coupe: 1993 BMW 850CI
Buying a former flagship is always a risky proposition, especially when it’s a car like the BMW 850CI that’s powered by a lusty V12. However, the perception of risk is often inflated by owners who choose not to properly… more»
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Showroom Fresh: 1968 Pontiac GTO
There are few greater thrills for enthusiasts than opening the doors of a dark and dusty barn or shed to find a desirable classic hidden within. However, that isn’t the case with this 1968 Pontiac GTO. It currently occupies… more»
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Rebuilt V-12 with Rare Options: 1948 Lincoln Club Coupe
We profile a plethora of 1942 through 1948 Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds. While there appears to be no shortage of Continentals, you never hear much about the other Lincolns in the lineup. Once the last of the… more»
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Last of the Breed: 1961 DeSoto Two-Door Hardtop
In the 1950s, DeSoto was knocking the ball out of the park. The nameplate had migrated upscale from a bread-and-butter necessity in the immediate post-war period, to a fashionista by 1957. That year, Virgil Exner gave the car exuberant… more»
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Air-Cooled Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was one of the most produced automobiles in history. From 1938 to 2003, 21.5 million copies of the quirky little car saw the light of day. The same platform was used… more»
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77k Original Miles: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T 440
We’ve recently seen a few excellent examples of Mopar muscle crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T continues that trend. It probably isn’t perfect, but it appears to be a tidy, high-end driver with… more»
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Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
