Tipster TJ is all over the place, first hitting us with VWs, next with this Old Cutlass. All of his tips are much appreciated. The one in question points to an ad here on ebay for a 1970 Cutlass… more»
Luxury Cars
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Bodacious Beauty! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
If you wanted to cruise around in style and luxury in 1960 – and had the budget for it – the Pontiac Bonneville convertible was one of your top options. These cars were in their second year with the… more»
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5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky. Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»
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Deuce and a Quarter Project: 1967 Buick Electra
The Electra was Buick’s flagship automobile for more than 30 years, from 1959 to 1990. The 225 sub-title was an indication of the auto’s typical length (225 inches) and was often referred to as a “deuce and a quarter”…. more»
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Well Maintained Turbo: 1989 Saab 900 SPG
The classic Saab 900 is a fast-appreciating model from the halcyon days of the 1980s. The uniquely Swedish design combined a racy profile with front-wheel drive and a warm embrace of turbocharged powerplants. The 900 Turbo is most desired… more»
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58K Mile Land Yacht: 1979 Lincoln Town Car
The seventies were a paradoxical time. Americans were suffering through numerous gas crunches, small Japanese cars were gaining market share in leaps and bounds, and American manufacturers punched out some of the largest road barges ever. Decades later, a… more»
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Same Family 70 Years: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were the first U.S-built, mass-produced cars that employed front-wheel-drive. They used the 810 name for the first year and 812 for the second (and last) and the 4-door sedan version was called the Westchester. A lack… more»
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Road Trip Ready: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
In the wake of changing dynamics in the gasoline supply chain, U.S. automakers began the process of downsizing some of their cars in the late 1970s. One of the first was the full-size Chevrolets which got smaller and lighter… more»
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6k Mile Barn Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Classics like traditional 1970s Land Yachts are about as politically incorrect as a motor vehicle can be in an era when manufacturers are focusing more on the economy and hybrid models. These cars are as big and bold as… more»
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350 Chevy Powered! 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
The XJ6L was a decent performer to start with, coming equipped in North America with a 4.2L engine that made 150 horsepower right from the factory. But the seller of this 1974 Jaguar XJ6L here on Craigslist had other… more»
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54K-Mile All-Original 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
“The prestigious 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is perhaps the most elegantly conceived luxury sedan in the world.”, so says a brochure touting the virtues of the rear-drive M-body Chrysler luxury sedans. We haven’t seen an ’86 Fifth Avenue before… more»
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Not What It Seems: 1967 (1964) Studebaker Hawk GT
Peekskill, New York is where you’ll find this former California-resident 1967 (as advertised, but see below for the proper model year) Studebaker Hawk, sleuthed out for us by tipster TJ and available here on craigslist. It’s what looks like… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop
With only 4,606 examples rolling off the line in Wixom, Michigan, the 1959 Lincoln Premiere 4-Door Hardtop is a relatively rare beast. It combined all the luxury buyers expected from the marque but with surprising performance for a vehicle… more»
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Dirt Floor Barn Find: 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88
The 88 (also Eighty Eight) was Oldsmobile’s “bread ‘n butter” car between 1949 and the rest of the 20th Century. It was both an entry- and mid-level product leading up to top-of-the-line 98. The cars were redesigned in 1961… more»
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1 of 40: 1957 Continental Mark II
In 1956, Ford Motor Co. created a special division aside from Lincoln to produce uber-luxurious cars sold under the Continental brand. The Mark II would be its one and only product and the automobile and division were discontinued after… more»
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New Interior? 1966 Plymouth VIP Barn Find
There’s a lot of monkey see-monkey do in the car biz. Take the big three and their topline models, Ford started it with the ’65 introduction of the LTD and Chevy was hot on their trail at mid-year with… more»
