One of the greatest concerns when purchasing a classic is whether its sparkling exterior might hide a long list of mechanical woes that would cost a small fortune to address. However, that isn’t the case with this 1958 Ford… more»
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48K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The Cimarron was a few years away by the time America’s Bicentennial rolled around, and this 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a whopping 4.5 feet longer than the Chevy Cavalier-based Cimarron! Four and a half feet! That’s like half… more»
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59k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
With the popularity of personal luxury coupes remaining steady during the mid-seventies, it’s easy to understand why the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix was one of the more desirable entries for the period. The car’s bold yet smooth lines and… more»
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One Family Owned: 1958 Imperial Southampton
Although granted standalone marque status in 1955, it is fair to say that Imperial suffered an identity crisis. The buying public perceived it as a luxurious Chrysler model, an impression heightened by the fact that, unlike its opposition, Imperial… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find
With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»
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1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with 2,900 Original Miles!
Occasionally, cars cross our desks at Barn Finds that almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. The term “time capsule” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but when a… more»
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Finned Barn Find: 1958 DeSoto Fireflite
In the late 1950s, Chrysler and Ford learned an important lesson. The said lesson was that the market had become saturated and there was little interest anymore in the long-standing DeSoto or the new Edsel. Both cars would be… more»
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1 of 281: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2
In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP
In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth matched each other car-for-car in the full-size market. Plymouth added the VIP luxury car in 1966, bringing the roster to the Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, Sport Fury, and the VIP…. more»
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No Rust! 58K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird 460
Coming in almost 20 inches longer than the previous T-Birds, the sixth-generation cars came along just as gas prices went out of control, and/or you couldn’t get gas unless you had a connection or didn’t mind waiting in line… more»
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Red Sled: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Racing fans in my age bracket likely recall the name Tom Sneva, a former race car driver probably best remembered for winning the Indianapolis 500 back in 1983. While it would be more significant if Tom himself had been… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe
Although the practice of producing concept cars isn’t as prevalent as it once was, Lincoln drew inspiration for the 1956 Premiere from the Futura, a car that would go on to become renowned as the Batmobile in the 1960s… more»
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Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
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Olds Rocket 350! 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
With a dizzying number of engines available, the tenth-generation Eldorado was sure to please almost any buyer, or so Cadillac thought. A couple of the choices (a 350 diesel and a 368 V8-6-4) didn’t work out quite as well… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1985 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
When the ninth-generation Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1983, it was sort of a comeback for the model, as the downsized previous gen had suffered a significant drop in sales. The T-Bird received a fresh new look, which featured… more»
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Guaranteed Head Turner! 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado Pickup
Here at Barn Finds, we see our fair share of oddballs, unusual customs, Restomods, and the like. However, I’m not sure we’ve ever run across an Oldsmobile Toronado that has undergone such a radical transformation. Actually, it was reader… more»
