A listing popped up in my neck of the woods for a stash of W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz cars that have clearly been sitting for some time. At the same time, a friend managed to get down to the property, and… more»
Luxury Cars
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Triple Black: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
When it comes to iconic rides that are appealing based on looks alone, the Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a perfect example of a car that can sell itself on presence alone. This 1973 model is being sold as part… more»
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Abandoned Luxury: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Ah, 1980s luxury. There’s very little that has come close to the time in which you were considered a member of high society if you drove a car like the Zimmer Golden Spirit. I can’t really fathom this same… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
Although I admit a weakness to cars wearing the Blue-Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. I admire all vehicles, although some make a more significant impact than others. This 1967 Plymouth Satellite is a… more»
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Restore or Customize? 1951 Cadillac Series 62
For most of the 1950s and 1960s, the Series 62 was “entry-level” to the Cadillac de Ville. Yet in 1951, nearly three out of every four Cadillacs built carried Series 62 badging, including the seller’s club coupe. It could… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – The seller has removed the reserve! Ford created the Personal Luxury Car sector with the original Thunderbird. It didn’t take the competition long to realize it was a lucrative market, with most following a tried-and-true formula utilizing… more»
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Garage Find Hemi! 1956 Imperial by Chrysler
To give the Imperial a perceived boost against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun the nameplate off as its own brand in 1955. In the process, the car got a design facelift with the “Forward Look” Chryslers just around the… more»
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31k Mile Survivor? 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The decade of the 1970s wasn’t kind to Chrysler Corporation, in general. Gas prices rose sharply at the same time the company was pushing bigger, thirstier automobiles. Until the K-Car of the 1980s came along, it looked as though… more»
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Major Price Drop: 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster
UPDATE 04/03/2023: It is not unusual to see a classic reappear on our desks at Barn Finds when a seller is unsuccessful with their first listing. This generally occurs within weeks, although this 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster is an… more»
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First Year Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Innovative and sleek, the Buick Riviera made a good impression on buyers when it was first introduced as a 1963 model, with about 40,000 of them finding homes during the inaugural run. Personal Luxury cars were really starting to… more»
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10k Miles! 1978 Mercury Marquis
Buyers had one last chance to purchase a really large Mercury Marquis in 1978, measuring over 19 feet in length, before the car got a total redesign the following year that included shaving off nearly 17 inches and a… more»
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45k Mile: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This mint 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is located in Tuscon, Arizona and has custom license plates that state “No Mo Snow.” I think I would feel the same way, if I had a car this pristine. I would be… more»
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1-of-1? 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
Claiming unique status for any classic car is a slippery slope. Sometimes the one feature supporting the claim is so minor it is almost irrelevant. However, when it is something as significant as the paint and trim combination, that’s… more»
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Brute in a Suit: 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
There are some vehicles that command your respect from the second you lay eyes on it, and for me, the Lincoln Mark VII LSC is a perfect example of this phenomenon. Handsome, chiseled, powerful – whatever adjective you choose… more»
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Franco-Italian Connection: 1974 Citroen SM
Swoopy! That’s one way to describe this 1974 Citroen SM – the profile reminds me of a backward dust buster. It possesses an unforgettable look and is instantly recalled in the event one hasn’t been spotted in a while…. more»
