We have given quite a bit of web press to Buick’s 1971 restyled “boattail” Riviera, but how about its equally redone cousin, the ’71 Oldsmobile Toronado? Not so much so. Yeah, I know, one’s rear wheel drive and the… more»
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LS Swap Candidate? 1962 Cadillac Series 62
After wearing some of the most prominent tail fins in automotive history during the previous year, the Cadillac Series 62 got a redesign to begin the seventh generation of production in 1960. While the styling was more subdued than… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado XSC
As the downsizing of many GM vehicles continued throughout the late seventies, even luxury staples like the Oldsmobile Toronado weren’t exempt, with the third-generation cars shedding nearly half a ton in weight and losing more than a foot in… more»
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Mostly Complete Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Remember The Dukes of Hazzard TV show? As the story goes, they went through more than 300 1969 Dodge Chargers in the process of making the show. You’d think that would have helped put a dent in the surviving… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Best of the Best! 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
By the 1930s, Cadillac was firmly established as the leading luxury automobile in the U.S. The cars were redesigned for 1936, and the Fleetwood Series 75 Touring Sedan (5 passenger) was at the top of the heap (except for… more»
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Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
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Field Find: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
In the 1930s, the hallmark of luxury was length. Wheelbase measurements became part of manufacturers’ marketing strategies. Cadillac generated several entries in this race, with tiers of cars aimed at capturing wallet share. The Series 70 and 75 sat… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Just Out Of The Barn: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
If I were selling a 1967 Cadillac DeVille convertible, as is here on eBay in Woodbridge, Virginia, I probably wouldn’t photograph it on a trailer. It offers glaring visual proof that this is a non-runner who hasn’t gotten much… more»
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‘Cuda 340 Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda looks to have gone through an extensive restoration. And a conversion in the process. No longer is it the Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8 as the VIN indicates. It’s been detailed as… more»
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Four-Speed Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Sometimes, it’s more fulfilling and gratifying to envision a car in the past tense, rather than how it is now. This 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on Craigslist is a good case in point, as it would have been both… more»
Long-Term Storage Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
SOLD! The seller has accepted an offer of $4,000. First-generation Ford Thunderbirds remain one of the most recognizable American classics of the 1950s, combining sporty styling with V8 power and open-air appeal. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird, now listed as… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham
As the automotive industry closed the book on the muscle car era, Dodge chose to focus on luxury with its iconic Charger. The result was vehicles like this 1972 Charger SE Brougham, a genuine survivor with 45,000 miles on… more»
