1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies. While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»
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Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project
Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
The 1969 Cadillac de Ville received some fresh styling details that made it present more like an Eldorado than before, such as new front fenders and extended quarters, making an already massive car appear even longer. These were quite… more»
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Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth GTX
While this 1969 Plymouth GTX could easily create some interest in the Mopar community, it might also catch the eyes of horticulture fans, as this one’s been sitting long enough for a large amount of foliage to develop on… more»
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Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»
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38k-Mile Muscle Sedan: 2004 Mercury Marauder
First introduced as a 1963 model, the Marauder was an on-again, off-again offering at Mercury, which included a more than three-decade hiatus when the moniker was used for the last time in 2003-2004. The third and final generation cars… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1991 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The Maserati Biturbo is simultaneously instantly recognizable and somewhat infamous among enthusiasts. However, the reputation that proceeds it may not be entirely deserved, as many of these turbocharged coupes (and convertibles) were abused by owners who didn’t know what… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i
While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»
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Grandma’s Low-Mileage Ride: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Did anybody do luxury better than 1970s Detroit (or Lansing, in this case)? Today, luxury means heated and cooled seats, a large touch screen, and as much connectivity as technology will currently allow. In 1974, however, it meant riding… more»
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Estate Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon
Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales. I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»
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A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special
Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
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Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
