Up until a few months ago, I had an Alfa Romeo Milano Verde project taking up space at a local shop. The car absolutely deserved to be revived owing to its largely rust-free condition, clean Recaro interior, and unmodified… more»
Luxury Cars
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Beautiful 1947 Lincoln Continental Awaits Easy Revival
Somebody’s going to get quite a bargain. The 1947 Lincoln Continental V12 for sale on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a very solid, unmolested example. And the owner, who inherited it from his late Lincoln collector father,… more»
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British Beetle: Jaguar SS100 Kit Car
The world of Volkswagen Beetle-based kit cars is seemingly as vast as the ocean itself. While we know the Kelmarks and Bradleys and even the Mercedes-Benz SSK replicas are out there, the Jaguar SS100 replica is a harder car… more»
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18k Mile One-Owner: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
The Pontiac Grand Prix went into its fourth generation of production in 1973 and would be quite popular. This is the era of the Colonnade styling that was employed on all of GM’s mid-size cars. The car would set… more»
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3300 Mile Survivor! 1992 Buick Park Avenue
It seems a little odd covering a car here on Barn Finds that is a 1992 model like this Buick Park Avenue. I mean it’s only a ’92, right? Oh yeah, that was 30 years ago and this Buick… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1954 Packard Pacific
The 1954 model year was the last for Packard as a standalone motor car company. That was the period when they would merge with Studebaker to keep both brands relevant. The Pacific would be a one-year wonder in that… more»
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Astroroof Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Seville
We just saw a Lincoln Versailles a day or two ago here on Barn Finds and I don’t know too many people who would take that car over a first-generation Seville like this 1977 Cadillac Seville. Other than me,… more»
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Driving Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While some enthusiasts focus on locating a 100% original classic to own and restore, others will seek a promising but non-original candidate representing a straightforward build. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird fits into the second category. It is a solid… more»
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28k Mile One Owner! 1960 Chrysler Imperial
Even though the nameplate had been around from 1926, the Imperial was not technically a Chrysler from 1955 through 1975. The company had carefully registered it as a separate make to help it compete on more of an equal… more»
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Original Survivor: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
You don’t see these every day. In fact, it’s only the second 1947 Lincoln Zephyr we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds and I can’t recall ever seeing one at a car show. As is quite common in vehicles… more»
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45K Mile 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham
With almost 130,000 Marquis models sold in 1973, this line of luxury cars would be a success both with buyers and with FoMoCo. The seller, a car dealer, has this 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham posted here on craigslist in… more»
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30K Miles: 1977 Lincoln Versailles
It’s interesting that the North American version of the Lincoln Versailles was based on the Ford Granada, but the Brazillian version of the Ford Versailles was based on a Volkswagen. Or, I think that’s an interesting bit of trivia…. more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1953 DeSoto Firedome
The 1953 model year was a good one for DeSoto, which outsold its prior outing by nearly 35%. Much of that was finishing out pent-up demand after World War II and concerns that the Korean War might also limit… more»
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Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
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289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
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Rare Classic: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Ford introduced the Third Generation Thunderbird in 1961 and immediately found itself with a styling winner. The car looked lower and more elegant than its predecessors, and sales were all that Ford could have hoped. The company released a… more»
