If you’re looking for a beautiful design from the William Mitchell era of General Motors styling, you have an abundance of riches, and one such peak was the E-Body triumvirate of the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
Luxury Cars
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Rare Bucket Seats? 1961 Buick Electra 225
I must admit that this 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible is not what my mind conjures when I think of an Electra 225. Long, low, wide, and opulent are some of the adjectives that immediately come to mind, but… more»
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Family-Owned Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Every so often, a listing comes along that isn’t just about the car—it’s about the story behind it. This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham, currently listed for sale on craigslist in Sunnyvale, California, is one of those cars. According… more»
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Nice Daily Driver? 1965 Chrysler New Yorker
I always feel a pang of envy for those who live in a climate where a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker (or something similar) is a viable daily driver. The road treatments of the north would render this solid sedan… more»
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Forgotten Roadsters: Pair of Siata Springs
There exists a class of vehicles made solely for entertainment purposes, and that are especially useful if you happen to own a beach cottage somewhere that it rarely gets cold. The Fiat Jolly and Citroën Méhari come to mind… more»
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Well Documented: 1990 Cadillac Brougham
For some enthusiasts, the difference between a good classic and a great one is the amount of original documentation included with the sale. If you share those feelings, this 1990 Cadillac Brougham could be the car for you. The… more»
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Original Owner: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado was one of those classic GM products that seemingly did everything well but it still wasn’t good enough to save itself when push came to shove. Still, when they do pop up for sale today, it’s… more»
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1990 Oldsmobile Toronado In Studebaker Clothing
We’ve run across quite a few, shall I say, unusual marriages between cars over the years here at Barn Finds, where someone borrows parts from one vehicle and puts them on another, or attempts to somehow change the styling… more»
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Last Year RWD: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
General Motors sold a boatload of personal luxury cars in the 1980s, including the Pontiac Grand Prix. But these were rear-wheel-drive automobiles that liked gasoline, so front-wheel drive was the way of the future. Enter the seller’s 1987 Grand… more»
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All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942. It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»
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Well-Documented 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Being an avid old-car hobbyist leads one down the most random avenues for daydreaming. In the case of this Thunderbird, we know that the original owner was one Mr. Denhart of San Diego, California, who on July 29, 1965,… more»
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37k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
For five decades (1946 to 1996), the Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s largest and most luxurious automobile. It reached epic proportions from 1971 to 1976 before the need for better fuel economy finally led to downsizing. This 1974 Regency… more»
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400-4V Running Project: 1977 Dodge Charger SE
Some cars go a lifetime without ever changing their personalities or purposes, but the Dodge Charger isn’t one of them. For many enthusiasts, the most beloved era in the car’s history is probably the second-generation period, from 1968 through… more»
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Triple Finned Chrysler Package Deal
Chrysler redesigned its cars in 1960, treating them to unibody construction (was that a treat given their propensity to rust?). From 1959 to 1961, the Windsor was the entry-level model (the name was retired in the U.S. after 1961)…. more»
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI
There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»
