There are 3 specific phases of the third-generation Pontiac Grand Prix I can decisively remember seeing the car go through, although it’s likely the same scenario for many cars of this era. I was 12 when the ’77 model… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Dodge Charger
When it debuted in 1966, the Charger was Dodge’s initiative to build an upscale, upsized “pony car” on Chrysler’s B-body mid-size platform. AMC had done something similar a year earlier with the Classic-based Marlin. But that automobile was positioned… more»
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19k Miles! 1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
The Gran Coupe and Gran Sedan were added to the full-size Fury line-up in 1972, something of a Mopar version of the Chevy Caprice or Ford LTD. The name would soon get less complicated, and the cars would simply… more»
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Original A/C! 1954 Buick Super
It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»
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3,956 Original Miles: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The quintessential grandma car takes many forms, but every now and again, a vehicle appears that you had all but given up on ever seeing in survivor condition ever again. This 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight may have been purchased almost… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1934 Chrysler Airflow
Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»
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455 V8 Cruiser: 1970 Buick Riviera
The Riviera would arrive in 1963 as Buick’s competitor in the growing personal luxury segment of the car market. By 1970, sales were slipping, and the nameplate needed a reboot, which it got in 1971 with all-new “boat-tail” styling… more»
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GT Hawk: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo
The GT Hawk (or Gran Turismo) was the last iteration of the Hawk series of Studebakers (and Packard for one year) that began in 1956. For 1962, the goal was to compete against personal luxury cars like the Ford… more»
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Needs Some Love: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
While sales tapered during its three years of production, Ford’s Fourth Generation Thunderbird continued to sell in respectable numbers. The seller admits this 1965 example needs some love, but it does appear complete. It also seems to be short… more»
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Rare 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Car Convertible
One of the pluses of being a Barn Finds staff writer is the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks and their interesting histories. Take this ’63 Chrysler for example. I didn’t know Chrysler was the Official Pace… more»
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Japanese Rolls Royce: 1997 Toyota Century
Hunter S. Thompson, in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, wrote: “All energy flows according to the whims of the great Magnet.” I mention this only because, not two weeks ago, a gearhead friend from New Zealand shared with… more»
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Locked Up! 1967 Humber Sceptre 2
It’s hard to believe, but less than a week after featuring a 1963 Humber Sceptre 1, we now have found a 1967 Sceptre 2 lock-up find for sale here on eBay. Not surprisingly, both the 1963 and 1967 cars… more»
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Estate Find: 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible
Some classic cars bring with them a fascinating history, and this 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible is no exception. It has spent decades in storage, with its current owner purchasing it to settle the original owner’s estate. They elected to… more»
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Stored 52 Years! 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was born in 1955 and is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same era. But that’s an inaccurate comparison as the T-Bird was designed as a 2-seat personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was… more»
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Bring Tires! 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
In 1966, Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its lineup, the Toronado. And it would be the first U.S. production automobile since the 1930s Cord to have that set-up. The transaxle worked so well that GM borrowed it… more»
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Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»
