Sometimes, a car is so maligned by collectors and the motoring press that its value seems permanently stunted. The Jaguar XJ6 is a terrific example of this, as it doesn’t matter the era or the features list, there’s a… more»
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Custom Paint: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when devising the color palettes for their various models. They must ensure the paint shades are relatively inoffensive, but they often leave something available for those seeking a more “flamboyant” look. Studebaker was… more»
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Garage Kept: 1989 Ford Thunderbird
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the First Generation Thunderbird, and the badge served the company faithfully through good times and bad. This 1989 T-Bird presents exceptionally well thanks to leading a sheltered life. It could… more»
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Aviation Tie-In: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
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37k Miles! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Sometimes when we follow up on leads submitted by our readers, a beautiful vehicle emerges that seems to be everything the seller says it is but with literally no documentation to back up those claims. That’s sort of the… more»
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What Could Have Been: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker was one of the most storied automobile brands of the 20th Century, but as an independent manufacturer, they found it difficult to compete. And especially after the ill-fated merger with Packard in the mid-1950s. One of the highlights… more»
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Custom Camper Included! 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria
Other than the Skyliner with the see-through roof, the Crestline Victoria was Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1954. This beautiful survivor sports coral and white paint which conveniently matches (or vice versa) the Kom-Pak Sportsman camper that comes in tow…. more»
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Luxury Meets Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet got into the personal luxury car market in 1970 with the new Monte Carlo. It was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix with some visual nods to the mid-size Chevelle. 97% of the new… more»
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327 Powered Low Rider! 1954 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
1954 was sort of the end of the line as everybody knew it for the original Hudson Motor Car Company, which began manufacturing automobiles in Detroit all the way back in 1909. Or maybe it’s fairer to say ’54… more»
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Well-Optioned Luxury Coupe: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396
The high-ups at Chevrolet must have realized right off the bat that the Caprice name was destined for success, as in just its second year the moniker went from being merely an option on the ’65 Impala sedan to… more»
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64k Original Miles: No Reserve 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Everyone reaches a point in life when they need to step back from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and move into the slow lane for a while. There is no reason why that can’t happen in… more»
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Low Miles! 1973 Citroen SM Coupe
Citroen’s DS – covered here at Barn Finds a number of times – was a tour de force in the world of automotive history. In 1961, Citroen began working on its encore, originally intended as simply a high-performance version… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1966 Ford LTD
In 1965, Ford decided to give buyers of its full-size cars a luxury option and dubbed it the Galaxie 500 LTD. Its ride quality and quietness were advertised to be better than that of a Rolls-Royce. The idea worked… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Oldsmobile may be gone, but it certainly isn’t forgotten. It produced some memorable vehicles that offered performance but were capable of providing customers with a luxurious motoring experience. Nowhere is that more evident than with this 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora…. more»
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58k Mile Time Capsule: 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1991, shifting from a rectangular look that dated from 1977 to a more rounded, aerodynamic appearance. These changes would run through 1996 when the rear-wheel drive land yachts were retired…. more»
