Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»
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Make An Offer: 1958 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster had a sporadic role in the Buick lineup, appearing from 1936 to 1942 (pre-World War II), 1946 through 1958, and finally from 1991 to 1996. Except for the last generation, all Roadmasters were built on the longest… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Lincoln Continental
The 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals were big and garish with their slanted headlights and tailfins. Enter 1961 and these luxury automobiles went the other direction, becoming conservative and subtle in appearance. That approach better positioned Lincoln to compete with the… more»
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Rebuilt 327: 1965 Rambler Marlin
Ford broke new ground in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Many consider this to be the first “personal luxury car.” By the 1960s, other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon, with AMC developing the Rambler Marlin as its halo offering…. more»
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Pristine Pickup: 1981 GMC Caballero Amarillo
By this point, we’re used to the fact that among GMC products, there’s a fair amount of a badge-engineering that goes on. This means the same model is reborn across a few different platforms with some subtle cosmetic tweaks… more»
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34-year Slumber Ended: 1978 Olds Toronado XS
TJ turned us on to this 1978 Olds Toronado, stored almost long enough to make it middle-aged in people years. That’s 34 years in lockup, for you exacting types. This means it has been slumbering since 1988. Now here… more»
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Heeeere’s Johnny! Ed McMahon’s 1968 Cadillac Limousine
We’ve featured several cars over the years at Barn Finds that have ties to a famous person, and this 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine was once the very land yacht that Ed McMahon could be seen proudly riding around… more»
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Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»
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Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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390 Z-Code! 1964 Mercury Park Lane Super Marauder
The Park Lane made its debut in the Mercury showrooms for the 1958 model year, and it filled the bill as a premium offering for the automaker. The first-generation cars only lasted until 1960, but it was then re-introduced… more»
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A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»
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Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
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Rare Cat: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC
In 1975, Jaguar introduced its grand touring luxury car, the XJS. Against all odds, the model was successfully managed through more than twenty years of production. Its rough start began in the engine bay, where the decision to give… more»
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16,800-Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Mk V
You thought the 1970s-80s Cadillacs that have been turning up on Barn Finds of late looked huge? Prepare yourself for a 230-inch long behemoth with this 1978 Lincoln Mark V. With a hood as long as a billiards table… more»
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Super Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
“This is a land yacht you can enjoy” opines the seller of this 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. It’s a beast alright and while a progeny of its 1966 origin, it’s pretty well removed from that landmark car at the same… more»
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What A Biarritz! 1984 Cadillac Eldorado
This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz caught my attention for all the wrong reasons. I used to make fun of cars like this and considered them to be pretentious posers. The mention of the 4.1-liter engine drew me in too… more»
