Studebaker had high hopes for the luxurious and sporty Avanti when it was introduced in the Fall of 1962. The automobile went from a concept on a cocktail napkin to a production car in less than 18 months, pretty… more»
Luxury Cars
• For Sale • 2 Comments
Realtor’s Ride: 1977 Cadillac DeVille
The Cadillac DeVille has historically been a car that many individuals aspire to own. Particularly in the leisure suite 70s when personal luxury coupes were all the rage, the DeVille rose to prominence as a serious status symbol. That’s… more»
• For Sale • 26 Comments
17K Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar of the 1980s was an interesting specimen, just like its badge-engineered sibling, the Lincoln Mark VII. Both of these cars featured bulbous bodywork over luxurious interiors while purporting to be a crossover of sport and luxury…. more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe
For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
396 V8 4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet almost had a miss on their hands when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It was strictly about performance and only a few hundred Impalas were built that way. The company changed its strategy in 1962 by… more»
• For Sale • 63 Comments
Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»
One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project
Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown
The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»
• For Sale • 40 Comments
Custom Opera Coupe: 1982 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac reintroduced the Seville nameplate in 1976 in hopes of creating a smaller luxury car that would attract younger buyers. It sold well enough but missed its mark of putting more affluent “thirtysomethings” behind the steering wheel. So, the… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Sleek and Sensational: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
UPDATE – We featured this sleek ’67 Buick Riviera GS in August and it’s being listed for sale again. Maybe this time around it’ll find a new home. The seller shares a bit more information in the new post… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
True Barn Find! 1967 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible
Lincoln’s marketing slogan for the ’67 model year was, “Come live the Continental Life”, and the Continental life was like not much other for discerning owners at the time, in a good sort of way. The coach doors alone… more»
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a car that’s near and dear to my heart. Long-term Barn Finds readers will remember that I dragged one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy stormed the personal luxury car scene in 1970 with the Monte Carlo and it would dominate sector sales for the balance of the decade. While the degree of creature comforts offered would vary, one thing you didn’t see… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Parts Car Included: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Some manufacturers release limited edition vehicles with low production numbers by design. However, the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition achieved that status accidentally. The advertising for the model could best be described as haphazard, with the left hand not… more»
