While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»
Luxury Cars
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Grandma’s Low-Mileage Ride: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Did anybody do luxury better than 1970s Detroit (or Lansing, in this case)? Today, luxury means heated and cooled seats, a large touch screen, and as much connectivity as technology will currently allow. In 1974, however, it meant riding… more»
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Estate Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon
Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales. I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»
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A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special
Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
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Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
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Original and Option-Loaded: 1965 Chrysler 300 Sedan
Now listed on Facebook Marketplace in Irvington, Kentucky, this 1965 Chrysler 300 is a clean, well-kept survivor showing 78,000 original miles and loaded with factory options that make it stand out even among Mopar’s mid-’60s luxury lineup. Priced at… more»
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Untouched Barn Find: 1937 Cadillac LaSalle Series 60
Listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Walpole, Massachusetts, this 1937 Cadillac LaSalle Series 60 is a genuine barn find that’s been left untouched for years. Priced at $5,000, it’s described by the seller as a complete four-door sedan… more»
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Last Real Deal: 1956 Packard Four Hundred
For most people, Packard died in 1956. Studebaker-based Packards were around for two more years, but dealers and customers weren’t impressed. After the 3,224 Packard Four Hundreds (aka 400s) rolled off the assembly line in ’56 (along with some… more»
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43k-Mile Trophy Winner: 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
After a significant downsizing of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978 to begin the car’s fifth generation of production, the exterior lost some of the sleek lines found on its predecessor and instead had more of a boxy look… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville
The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon! If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»
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53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone. With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»
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Cheap 440-Powered Project: 1969 Chrysler 300
I’ve been keeping an eye on this 1969 Chrysler 300 for a few days since we first received the tip, and for $3,000, I’m a bit surprised that nobody has snatched this one yet. There will be some tasks… more»
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Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera
When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism. Personal luxury… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau
One look at this bronze beauty and you can see why that for ten consecutive years, Ford’s personal luxury automobile was still “Uniquely Thunderbird” as they advertised. There were competitors in 1965, primarily Buick’s beautiful Riviera, and some think… more»
