Just as Ford had created the pony car segment during the 1960s with the introduction of the First Generation Mustang, it had achieved the same feat in the Personal Luxury Car sector in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Competition… more»
Luxury Cars
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Original Owner: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile had a long history of offering a diverse range of cars, from massive luxury cruisers to muscle cars. The Toronado might be one of their more interesting offerings, as they were luxurious, powerful, and equipped with a unique… more»
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Low Mile LSC! 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
The target market for luxury sport coupes ranges broadly between luxury and sport. Lincoln’s regular Mark IV covered buyers with its emphasis on luxury, and the LSC (Luxury Sport Coupe) like this 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, covered buyers… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1970 Buick Riviera
The owner of this 1970 Buick Riviera describes it as a gentleman’s muscle car, which seems like an appropriate tag for this classic. It presents superbly, but its throbbing V8 under the hood should ensure that it has enough… more»
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898 Original Miles! 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
There’s a lot to be said for owning the last of a breed, especially in the world of classic luxury cars. The final production examples of a particular model should theoretically be the best of their type. The manufacturer… more»
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1 of 8 Made: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
A few things we love: survivor cars, long-term ownership, and rare options and configurations. This 1978 Dodge Magnum GT seemingly has it all, with the seller being the long-time original owner who took this Magnum home from Bruce Rossmeyer… more»
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36K Mile Time Capsule: 1976 Cadillac Seville
Two low-mile 1976 Cadillac Sevilles in two weeks? It’s raining Sevilles here at Barn Finds and this nice example has 36,853 miles on it. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Sebring Florida and they’re asking $18,000… more»
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396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a response to the success Ford was having with its new LTD. Whereas the LTD was a gussied up Galaxie 500, the Caprice was an Impala decked out like a Buick…. more»
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Stretch Limousine: 1970 Checker Marathon
The Marathon was the mainstay of Checker Motors out of Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1961-82. Most of them were built for fleet buyers, and many of those were taxicabs. This ’70 Marathon was rescued from a junkyard many moons ago… more»
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10-Footer Ghia: 1979 Ford Mustang LX
This 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia took me by surprise. For a Fox-body, it’s one of the more unusual trims out there, as it’s the mid-range LX equipped with the luxury-themed Ghia trim and has a 5.0L V8 under the… more»
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20k Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker
A lot of the motoring public was shifting to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars in the mid-1970s. And yet there was still a market for large luxury automobiles. Case-in-point: the Chrysler New Yorker. It was as big as they came… more»
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Four on the Floor: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This is one of the cooler W108 Mercedes-Benz cars I’ve seen. It’s a desirable short-wheelbase example but that’s not the only thing that sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual gearbox on the floor, and the seller claims… more»
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Super Rare 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon
UPDATE 3/16/22 – It’s been a little while now since we last saw this Cadillac Wagon. Well, it’s hit the market yet again, this time it’s in Warwick, New York, and is listed here on Facebook with an asking… more»
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1-Of-2: 1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Have you ever been in the middle of a restoration project and wondered how many other people are working on the same make and model vehicle, making the same progress, and buying the same aftermarket reproduction parts as you… more»
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Driving Project: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
When Ford released its Fourth Generation Thunderbird, its significant weight increase and softer suspension compared to its predecessors made it apparent that the company’s focus was more on luxury than outright performance. That didn’t make it a bad car… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»
