When the subject turns to automotive failures, many people focus on the train wreck that was the Edsel experiment. It probably stands as one of the worst miscalculations by a manufacturer. However, the 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati deserves… more»
Luxury Cars
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Nearly Finished: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
On Craigslist in Maine is a top-of-the-line 1967 Buick Riviera Gran Sport (GS) with a sad story attached. The owner passed away in 2020, and now the car is being sold by his brother. It’s not yet running, but… more»
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13k Mile Survivor: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
In 1957 and 1958, Cadillac differentiated the Eldorado 2-door hardtop from the convertible by calling the former the Seville vs. the Biarritz. It was at the top of the luxury food chain and was built in relatively small numbers,… more»
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Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon
My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»
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Award Winning Design: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 and it was a groundbreaking design. It was a personal luxury car with style, power, and innovation. Oldsmobile continued producing the Toronado over 4 generations until 1992. My favorite design was the very… more»
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Single-Family Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham
introduced the LTD in 1965 as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. It was hugely popular, and Chevy scrambled to unveil the Caprice a few months later. The car would remain the top dog in the Ford Division’s… more»
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Rarefied Air: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
At one time in America, if you could afford a Cadillac, you were considered wealthy and had definitely “arrived” here in Status Symbol Land. In 1960, Cadillac was the King of Luxury hands down and nobody disputed its claim… more»
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25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»
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Backyard Find: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
The owner of this 1979 LeBaron Medallion calls his Chrysler a sitting behind a house for 30 years discovery, so while it’s not a barn find in the truest sense of the term, the M-Body did go through a… more»
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Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine
Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»
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Rebuilt 428: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
The only downside of writing for Barn Finds is that I often have the privilege of featuring a car I would love to park in my garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J…. more»
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Only 44 Miles!? 1976 Lincoln Mark IV Cartier
It’s whammer-jammer time and today’s award goes to this 5,200 lb., 228″ long 1976 Lincoln Mark IV – it is a beautiful beast if a bit over the top in its “Cartier” trim. When I see a whole hog… more»
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Model J Project: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
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»
