The Grand Am debuted in 1973 as Pontiac’s response to the growth in popularity of European cruising sedans. As Pontiac’s goal was to introduce both luxury and performance in a single package, the car got its name by borrowing… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Cadillac Eldorado With 47k Original Miles
One of the attractions of buying a classic with a known ownership history is that many of the seller’s claims about the vehicle are generally verifiable. That ability is heightened if it is a one-owner survivor, which is true… more»
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As Rare As It Gets: 1960 Kaiser Carabela Funeral Car
And now for something completely different. Have you ever seen or heard of a Kaiser Carabela? Me neither. In addition to old vehicles found in barns, sheds, and carports, Barn Finds also feature survivors, drivers, projects, parts cars, fully-restored… more»
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Luxurious Shorty! 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Like other automakers of the mid-1970s, Cadillac felt the pressure to offer smaller, more fuel-efficient products. Enter the luxurious Seville in 1976, just as fancy as the Sedan de Ville but with smaller external proportions. The Seville was chosen… more»
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Cool Cruising Convertible: 1965 Dodge Coronet
Here’s one you won’t encounter every day, a 1965 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible. A hardtop or sedan? Sure! But a convertible? Not so much so. This example is said to be an “older restoration” but it certainly shows well… more»
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Eye-Catching Driver: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
Shiny new cars will generally attract some attention, but they will inevitably fade into the background if parked next to a shiny older car. That would be the case with this 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster because it is undoubtedly eye-catching…. more»
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27k Mile Luxury Survivor? 1974 Ford Mustang II
After reaching its peak in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw sales decline one year after the next. At first, this was due to the arrival of a lot of new competition, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But… more»
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1 of 402: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
When it came to performance cars in the 1960s, the Shelby Mustang was the “King of the Road”. Based on production Mustangs, these special cars were modified by Shelby American from 1965 to 1967 and then by Ford itself… more»
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Rockford Files Style! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Here’s a Pontiac Firebird that may be of heightened interest for die-hard fans of the Rockford Files TV show or James Garner advocates, but even if you’re not particularly into the antics of the famed Los Angeles PI it’s… more»
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Four-Speed GS! 1973 Buick Gran Sport Stage1
Shiny and sinister, this triple-black Buick brought the Gran Sport name to the new-for-’73 Collonade body style. The Stage 1 package made this 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport one of the baddest cars on the block. This car’s claimed… more»
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Only 2 Owners: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
The Continental Mark V was produced by Lincoln between 1977 and 1979 and was the longest 2-door coupe ever marketed by the company. Its successor, the Mark VI, would be the latest of the U.S. auto industries cars to… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340
UPDATE 07/06/2023: We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, where an owner is unsuccessful in their first attempt to find a new home for their pride and joy. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340…. more»
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Long-Term Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE 07/06/2023: Few things are more frustrating for an owner than listing a classic for sale and falling foul of a non-paying buyer. That is the case with the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. The previous listing indicates… more»
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1969 Plymouth Fury III With 80k Original Miles
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Plymouth Fury III for twenty-seven years. It is a solid classic that needs little to lift its already tidy presentation to a higher level. Those tasks will fall to a… more»
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Needs a Bonnet and Windshield: 1960 Triumph TR3
As a kid growing up in the 60’s, I vividly remember seeing my first Triumph TR3 (and a red one at that). I fell in love with its classic British roadster looks and its low-slung styling that made it… more»
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Optional Sunroof: Spotless 1976 Ford Pinto Runabout
Lee Iacocca was a complex individual with the innate ability to intimidate those whose views didn’t align with his own. This trait cost him the corner office at Ford World Headquarters that he had coveted since the day he… more»
