Pontiac moved the Grand Prix off the full-size Catalina platform in 1969 to its own new mid-size body and sales more than tripled. It was like a grand touring machine now with a new cockpit-style interior and a 400… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Convertible offerings are no stranger to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup, and although they took an extensive hiatus at the end of the third generation run in 1972 the ragtop reappeared on the W-Body, lasting until 1995 and fondly remembered… more»
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25K Miles: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
There are lots of R107-series Mercedes-Benz for sale at a given moment, and you can certainly find a drop-top beater for chump change. Of course, it will have myriad issues and never be much fun to own, but it… more»
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1 of 150: 1988 Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti is one of the few automobiles to have a second life after being discontinued. The original Avanti ran in the 1963 and 1964 model years only to become a victim of the company’s weak financial position…. more»
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Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
Just when you thought it was near impossible to find a cheap project, along comes this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for the very reasonable price of $12,000 or best offer. Now, this car needs everything, but it’s at least… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1990 Cadillac Brougham
Here we have another Cadillac from my friend’s property in north Georgia, which we have previously featured here on the Barn Finds. This batch of cars came from an estate sale after the long-term original owner passed away, revealing… more»
BF Exclusive: 1989 Cadillac Brougham
As some of you may recall, I have worked with a dear friend in Georgia to share cars and trucks from his property that had the potential of being resold and restored. Many of you have even purchased these… more»
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Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
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Emilio Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Would a fashion designer’s involvement in the production of your vehicle of choice sway you to pay more for a higher-trim model? Apparently, in the 1970s, it would have, given this car exists: the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V… more»
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Triple Pickle: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
“If you are considering something more in a car than just size alone . . . you want to look at a Chrysler New Yorker Brougham. It’s an enormously comfortable car that lends new meaning to the words “luxurious”… more»
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21k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was the end of an era. These were rear-wheel-drive V8 sedans that had the engine mounted facing forward with a hump in the floor above the automatic transmission. This version of the Diplomat ran from… more»
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Manual Conversion: 1970 Jaguar XJ6
Now, this is something you don’t see everyday: an attempted 5-speed manual conversion of a classic 1970 Jaguar XJ6 sedan. Any number of Jaguars have been used for V8 conversions, so it’s not surprising to see to see the… more»
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Red Sled: 1977 Pontiac LeMans
You don’t see too many 1977 Pontiac LeMans on the road anymore. This example is not too bad but is not running and needs some work. It is for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000. The seller has… more»
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Almost Perfect Williamsburg Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental
Like a paleontologist studies the fossils of long-departed animals and plants, the folks here at Barn Finds are at work 24/7/365 studying the automotive relics of the past and sharing their groundbreaking work with our readers. Reader and tip… more»
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Puttin’ On The Ritz! 1985 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
Oh, baby, we’re in tall cotton now with this 1985 Cadillac Biarritz convertible. This was the state of Cadillac’s most prestigious two-door, front-wheel drive, personal luxury coupe in the mid-eighties. I’m going to go out on a limb with… more»
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37K Miles? 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Landau Coupe
“Caprice Classic Coupe. With so much rear-seat legroom you’ll think you’re sitting in a sedan.” So says a 1977 Chevrolet brochure. This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe Landau actually has two more inches of rear legroom than the previous-generation Caprice… more»
