There is probably no car that better exemplifies the automotive design excesses of the 1950s than the 1959 Cadillac. From its towering fins to its bullet taillights and glistening grille, it seemed to contain something for everyone. The one… more»
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No Less Bad-A$$ Forty Years Later: 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom
This 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom is almost comically priced here on eBay: $3881. What are we doing, going up by $1 at a time? (Actually, by increments of fifty bucks). And that’s the result of 15 bids, more… more»
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427 V8 Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
Ford rattled Chevy’s cage in 1965 when they introduced the LTD, a Galaxie 500 with luxury trappings. The Bow-Tie Brigade quickly responded mid-year with a gussied-up Impala called the Caprice. It was so popular that GM quickly spun it… more»
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No Reserve Nice! 1966 Mercedes 230S
Mercedes 200 series sedans, like this 1966 230S turn up with some regularity here on Barn Finds and some appear to be good buys. Is that the case with this example? Well, it certainly shows well so let’s take… more»
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Promo Car: 1964 Mercury Marauder 25th Anniversary
Most vehicle manufacturers will produce a special edition vehicle to celebrate a milestone anniversary, and Mercury was no different. They rolled out a 25th Anniversary Edition of the Marauder, but our feature car is a cut above the average…. more»
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Luxury and Performance: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
It is sometimes surprising to realize that certain cars and trucks we once saw seemingly everywhere are now considered collectible. This 1979 Chrysler Cardoba is a terrific example of this phenomenon, as it was just another used car with… more»
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17k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
When Oldsmobile released its first Toronado in 1966, it was a ground-breaking vehicle that made the motoring world sit up and pay attention. It wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car on the planet, but it was the first American example… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1937 Packard Six
The Packard Six was a series of automobiles built between 1913 and 1947. In 1937, the Series Six Model 115 was introduced with a 237 cubic inch L-head engine to compete against Oldsmobile and DeSoto in a similar size,… more»
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Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba
If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»
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Hurst Tribute: 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
While some may disagree, I believe that tribute cars have their place in the classic scene. They represent an affordable alternative for those whose budgets don’t stretch to the real deal. A well-executed tribute can often be difficult to… more»
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1 of 526: 1967 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a cross between a personal luxury automobile and an oversized pony car. It was a modest hit in its partial first year, yet sales strangely fell by more than half in the… more»
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Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six
This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»
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Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!
It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»
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Loaded Original Hardtop: 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood
This 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood is incredible in that the seller says that it’s all original other than having an electric fuel pump. Well, and the engine was supposedly rebuilt before they bought it 24 years ago, but that’s it…. more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental
When an enthusiast embarks on a quest for a classic car to park in their garage, the best strategy is to start the process by compiling a list of requirements. Beyond the preferred make and model, they should decide… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Cadillac Seville
Ah, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac. This 1984 Cadillac Seville is a barn find but one that appears to be in very nice condition despite its years off the road. And if you scan the background, you’ll see it’s… more»
