The 1954 model year was the last for Packard as a standalone motor car company. That was the period when they would merge with Studebaker to keep both brands relevant. The Pacific would be a one-year wonder in that… more»
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Astroroof Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Seville
We just saw a Lincoln Versailles a day or two ago here on Barn Finds and I don’t know too many people who would take that car over a first-generation Seville like this 1977 Cadillac Seville. Other than me,… more»
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Driving Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While some enthusiasts focus on locating a 100% original classic to own and restore, others will seek a promising but non-original candidate representing a straightforward build. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird fits into the second category. It is a solid… more»
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28k Mile One Owner! 1960 Chrysler Imperial
Even though the nameplate had been around from 1926, the Imperial was not technically a Chrysler from 1955 through 1975. The company had carefully registered it as a separate make to help it compete on more of an equal… more»
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Original Survivor: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
You don’t see these every day. In fact, it’s only the second 1947 Lincoln Zephyr we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds and I can’t recall ever seeing one at a car show. As is quite common in vehicles… more»
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45K Mile 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham
With almost 130,000 Marquis models sold in 1973, this line of luxury cars would be a success both with buyers and with FoMoCo. The seller, a car dealer, has this 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham posted here on craigslist in… more»
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30K Miles: 1977 Lincoln Versailles
It’s interesting that the North American version of the Lincoln Versailles was based on the Ford Granada, but the Brazillian version of the Ford Versailles was based on a Volkswagen. Or, I think that’s an interesting bit of trivia…. more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1953 DeSoto Firedome
The 1953 model year was a good one for DeSoto, which outsold its prior outing by nearly 35%. Much of that was finishing out pent-up demand after World War II and concerns that the Korean War might also limit… more»
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Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
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289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
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Rare Classic: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Ford introduced the Third Generation Thunderbird in 1961 and immediately found itself with a styling winner. The car looked lower and more elegant than its predecessors, and sales were all that Ford could have hoped. The company released a… more»
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Canadian Poncho: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne
In the U.S. in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala debuted. That first year, it was limited to a special 2-door hardtop and convertible before becoming the leading Chevy in 1959. At GM of Canada, 1958 also brought the Pontiac Parisienne,… more»
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Award Winner: 1935 Cadillac Town Cabriolet V-12
This is about as far away from a bread-and-butter classic Cadillac offering as it’s possible to get. Located here on eBay, near Portland, Oregon, it’s a senior trophy winner, a 1935 370-D Cadillac V-12 seven-passenger leather-back town cabriolet by… more»
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Locked 15 Years: 1965 Lincoln Continental
In the luxury automobile segment in the 1960s, it was almost always Cadillac – Lincoln – and Imperial, in that order, when it came to sales. But Lincoln would continue to do things to set itself apart and sell… more»
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Triple White: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Have you ever noticed how the first version of a new model automobile is often the best? And then it just seems to slowly go downhill? Some of it is a subjective opinion but the other part is probably… more»
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Baby Blue Garage Find: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker
Talk about a car lost to the sands of time: this 1991 Chrysler New Yorker looks like it was hiding out in a small home that’s slated for renovation, and the seller elected to try and sell it to… more»
