Here’s a mild rarity among the legion of diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz models: a one-year-only 1987 300SDL, which combined a long, comfortable wheelbase with a decently powerful 3.0 inline-six turbodiesel. This model made a respectable 201 lb-ft of torque, which helped… more»
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Daily Driver E21? 1983 BMW 320i
I always find it somewhat humorous when a seller references a classic or vintage car as being primed for becoming someone’s daily driver. It makes me wonder if the person who says that actually has to drive anywhere. I… more»
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Pristine 80s Sedan: 1988 Volvo 240 GL
“No rust ever” is a big deal when buying a vintage car; finding one with no rust that’s also been looked after to the point that it still presents like an example with half the mileage listed is quite… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Cadillac Seville
Looking appropriately luxurious parked on a partial paver driveway (try saying that quickly ten times in a row), this third year of the first-generation 1978 Cadillac Seville looks like a very nice example of this smaller Cadillac, meant to… more»
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Right-Hand Drive: 1979 Citroen CX Prestige
There are a lot of negative “most” factors a car from any given year might be labeled with. The model may be plagued with the most recalls, or maybe the most depreciation over a 12-month period. In the case… more»
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Parade Car Project: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
In the 1950s and 1960s, Cadillacs were among the most popular cars chosen for conversion into ambulances, hearses, flower cars, and even parade cars. There were several small companies known for that type of work, but we don’t know… more»
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Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL
I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»
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Genuinely Unique? 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB
Claiming unique status for any classic car is bold, but it seems plausible with this 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB. While the company produced these cars in reasonable numbers, the seller believes this could be the only one in North… more»
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Pristine Pullman: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Limousine
Mercedes-Benz has been known for many things over the years, the most obvious of which is building luxury cars. It’s also been celebrated for its durable diesel powerplants. Those aspects of the Mercedes story are well-documented, but the company… more»
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23k Miles! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1972 was the last hurrah for the third-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with a new body style introduced the following year that America ended up falling in love with. 1973 kicked off the Collonade run for the Cutlass, which proved a… more»
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Last-Year Model: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Pontiac released its Fourth Generation Grand Prix in 1977, and although it was slightly smaller than its predecessor, it was a relative giant compared to subsequent models. This 1977 Grand Prix SJ is from the final year of Fourth… more»
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Supercharged Six: 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7
When Mercury introduced its Seventh Generation Cougar in 1989, buyers weren’t aware of its significance. It represented the final rear-drive variant, with the Eighth (and last) Generation migrating to a front-wheel-drive configuration. Those seeking extra performance could order their… more»
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Same Owner Since ’84: 1963 Lincoln Continental
Elwood Engel’s fantastic Lincoln Continental (’61-’69) makes a regular appearance here on Barn Finds but many that I have reviewed aren’t in the best of condition. And that’s unfortunate as this version of the Continental is about as iconic… more»
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1 of 500: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
Was the 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300 a performance car or a luxury car. This survivor is listed for sale here on Craigslist for an asking price of $29,700. It is located in Sacramento, California and has been listed for… more»
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Final Land Yacht Model: 1976 Buick Electra 225
Even though the following year’s Electra shed more than 11 inches and over 800 pounds of fat, things were still operating on the bigger-is-better mindset for ’76, with the car having attained the prize for the longest Buick ever… more»
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Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible
OK, so it’s a little scary looking, and it’s not complete, and it has other problems but it’s still a pretty special car – how often do you trip over a 1961 Chrysler 300 G convertible? After all, there… more»
