Remember The Dukes of Hazzard TV show? As the story goes, they went through more than 300 1969 Dodge Chargers in the process of making the show. You’d think that would have helped put a dent in the surviving… more»
Luxury Cars
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Best of the Best! 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
By the 1930s, Cadillac was firmly established as the leading luxury automobile in the U.S. The cars were redesigned for 1936, and the Fleetwood Series 75 Touring Sedan (5 passenger) was at the top of the heap (except for… more»
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Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
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Field Find: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
In the 1930s, the hallmark of luxury was length. Wheelbase measurements became part of manufacturers’ marketing strategies. Cadillac generated several entries in this race, with tiers of cars aimed at capturing wallet share. The Series 70 and 75 sat… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Just Out Of The Barn: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
If I were selling a 1967 Cadillac DeVille convertible, as is here on eBay in Woodbridge, Virginia, I probably wouldn’t photograph it on a trailer. It offers glaring visual proof that this is a non-runner who hasn’t gotten much… more»
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‘Cuda 340 Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda looks to have gone through an extensive restoration. And a conversion in the process. No longer is it the Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8 as the VIN indicates. It’s been detailed as… more»
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Four-Speed Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Sometimes, it’s more fulfilling and gratifying to envision a car in the past tense, rather than how it is now. This 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on Craigslist is a good case in point, as it would have been both… more»
Long-Term Storage Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
SOLD! The seller has accepted an offer of $4,000. First-generation Ford Thunderbirds remain one of the most recognizable American classics of the 1950s, combining sporty styling with V8 power and open-air appeal. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird, now listed as… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham
As the automotive industry closed the book on the muscle car era, Dodge chose to focus on luxury with its iconic Charger. The result was vehicles like this 1972 Charger SE Brougham, a genuine survivor with 45,000 miles on… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Model year 1977 was the last year of the mid sized, second-generation Monte Carlo. In fact, it was larger than the newly downsized Caprice. Instead of going out with a whimper though, the Monte Carlo achieved yet another sales… more»
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Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
UPDATE – This project has been relisted, this time with a lower asking price. You can take another look at it here on eBay with a BIN of $5,500. Will knocking $1,500 off the price be enough to find… more»
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28K Mile 1985 Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition
There’s something about a car that is so overzealous in its execution that you almost respect it more than if it didn’t try so hard. The Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition is such a car, hailing from the era in… more»
