Some cars proudly inform the world that their owners are a success and that they have the money to make that abundantly clear. Trends have come and gone in the prestige luxury car market, but one constant for decades… more»
Luxury Cars
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Rebuilt Hemi V8 Project: 1955 Imperial
The Imperial had been a Chrysler Corp. product since 1926, established as the most luxurious automobile to come out of Highland Park, Michigan. To improve the car’s competitive position against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun off the Imperial as… more»
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Pillarless V12 Coupe: 1993 BMW 850CI
Buying a former flagship is always a risky proposition, especially when it’s a car like the BMW 850CI that’s powered by a lusty V12. However, the perception of risk is often inflated by owners who choose not to properly… more»
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Rebuilt V-12 with Rare Options: 1948 Lincoln Club Coupe
We profile a plethora of 1942 through 1948 Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds. While there appears to be no shortage of Continentals, you never hear much about the other Lincolns in the lineup. Once the last of the… more»
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Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
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No Reserve Low-Mile 1989 Buick Skylark
With a lifespan lasting nearly 50 years for the Buick brand, the Skylark wore several different trim levels throughout the decades, with the name starting during the fifties as a high-end luxury offering. Although the car began losing its… more»
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Flagship Model: 1965 Dodge Monaco
The Monaco was introduced in 1965 as Dodge’s top-of-the-line automobile. It was positioned above the Polara and built on the C-body platform, which is also used for Chryslers. As a 2-door hardtop, it had bucket-like seats in the rear,… more»
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No Reserve: 1991 Cadillac Brougham
The classic car scene is varied. Some enthusiasts focus on muscle or pony cars, while others seek icons like the Tri-Five Chevrolet range. However, another group prefers to live life at a more leisurely pace, and their focus is… more»
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Owned for 56 Years: 1949 Packard Sedan
While many of the cars we feature here at Barn Finds are advertised as a result of a family member passing on and an estate being settled, every once in a while, we see cars being sold, reluctantly, by… more»
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Previously Swanky Brit: 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
Rolls-Royce began suffering a sales shortfall in the 1960s, a victim of its culture of tradition. This tenacity had already prevented the adoption of the first, modernized design drawn by John Blatchley a decade before, for its new Silver… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
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Brass Era Project Car: 1913 Abbott-Detroit Speedster
It is hard to believe just how long cars have been around. Carl Benz is credited with producing the first workable automobile that could be mass-produced in 1886. While Benz soon had a lot of competition, the general thinking… more»
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Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type
In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go. While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»
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Elegant Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
It’s only fitting that this super-clean 1985 Cadillac Eldorado is photographed in a nice garage in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Based on its amazing condition, it’s obviously spent a lot of the last 39 years in a garage far away from… more»
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Nicest One Left? 23k Mile 1977 Buick Electra Limited
In response to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, General Motors set about “right-sizing” its cars beginning in 1977. It was really more about downsizing and full-size machines like the Buick Electra were the first to shed size… more»
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Garage Find: 1932 Packard Model 902 Convertible
While it may seem improbable to us, many people have no real idea of the value of collectible vehicles. These folks also struggle with marketing them when faced with the prospect of selling one falls into their laps. Take… more»
