FOMOCO had a novel idea in 1954: build a 2-door hardtop with a Plexiglas roof to let the sun in. While a nifty piece of engineering, it wasn’t practical because of the additional heat it brought to its passengers…. more»
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BF Auction: 1995 Audi Cabriolet 2.8
SOLD UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos of the car, which you can find in the gallery below. With summer in full swing, now is the ideal time to hit the road behind the wheel of a… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE – The seller sent us a photo of this Packard loaded up in a trailer and it should already be with its new owner! To have a restoration stall because an owner passes away is always tragic, but… more»
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The Afterlife Car: 1983 Avanti II
Few automobiles have had the afterlife story of the Studebaker Avanti. After failing in 1963-64 due to the weak finances of its parent, the car was resurrected in 1965 and would stick around in some fashion until 2006. This… more»
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Red and Black Beauty: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
We’ve featured several well-preserved 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL’s (short for Diplomat) here on Barn Finds including this one. Last August, fellow staff writer Russ Dixon did a nice job of spotlighting this most attractive AMC and it sold for… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chrysler 300J
UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their reserve significantly! Also, a reader contacted us to let us know that this car might be a rare Pace Setter hardtop! We are doing our own research, so stay tuned… more»
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Luxe for Few Bucks: 1973 Chevy Caprice
I’ve made no secret of my love for big Chevys like the 1973 Caprice two-door offered to us via a tip from Pat L. It’s not a muscle car; it’s a luxury car. It’s not a personal luxury car,… more»
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Last Of The Line: 1984 Hurst/Olds
“Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” was the title of an album by rapper MC Hammer in the 1990. Apparently this 1984 Cutlass didn’t listen, as someone’s hurt every corner of it. Maybe not with a hammer, but who knows?… more»
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European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»
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Rare Yacht Deck Siding: 1968 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
It’s an uncommon occurrence when a car has such a strong on-screen presence that it ends up stealing the show, like the Trans Am in the Burt Reynolds movie or Challenger in the flick most Mopar fans can’t get… more»
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40k Mile V8: 1983 Buick LeSabre Limited
The LeSabre was one of Buick’s most endearing nameplates, featured on full-size automobiles from 1959 to 2005. Like other GM cars in its category, the LeSabre was downsized in 1977, yet would still be considered a big car by… more»
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Only Driven to Church: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In the 1980s, the LTD Crown Victoria was Ford’s equivalent of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although the flagship of Ford’s biggest and finest cars of the era, it’s often remembered today for its use in police work. This one… more»
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18 Feet of Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
From its final incarnation in 1991 to 1996, the Roadmaster was Buick’s largest automobile in many years. The term “land yacht” would be a good description of these machines which measured more than 18 feet as station wagons. During… more»
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Gigantic Green ‘Bird: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
A forest of green and a car so green it’s nearly camouflaged in the setting—that’s what Pat L has found for us. The vehicle in question is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird, Emerald Fire green with a complementing vinyl top… more»
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Tidy in Size, Big in Style: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
Feel like a grand trip to the mid-west, Urbandale, Iowa, to be exact? Then take nine thousand bucks and rescue this 71,000-mile survivor from its sole owner. Rocco B was the one to uncover this gem of a 1974… more»
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D-500 Equipped: 1958 Dodge Coronet
The 1958 Dodge Coronet was a nicely styled automobile on the outside no matter what was under the hood, but buyers who got the D-500 engine also had a strong powerplant to go along with those good looks, although… more»
