The 1983 Imperial owes its existence to Lee Iacocca. “Lido” was renowned for his ability to take one production car, sprinkle it with tinsel and glitter, and market it at a premium price. He achieved this feat several times… more»
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Airplane Hangar Find: 1979 BMW 733I
This 1979 BMW 733i is a survivor we don’t see all that often, wearing very pretty Bahama Beige paint and presenting very well with under 100,000 original miles. Known by its internal chassis code as an E23, the early… more»
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Original And Untouched: 1957 Lincoln Premiere
Lincoln was making quite the fashion statement in the ’50s! Last week we covered their very exclusive Continental Mark II and today, thanks to Barn Finds’ own Adam Clark, we have a 1957 Lincoln Premiere two-door hardtop for review…. more»
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Mike Tyson’s Car! 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Celebrity cars are an interesting subset of the collector car hobby. Some people truly are compelled to pony up the cash in order to own a car or truck once driven by a TV personality or a sports legend…. more»
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Fuel Injected 455? 1970 Buick Riviera
Buick’s fabulous Riviera gets its fair share of coverage on Barn Finds – certainly the early second-gen (’66-’70) and the spectacularly styled third-gen (’71-’73) with its most distinctive boattail rear end. One model year that is often overlooked, however,… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
The last of the hidden headlight first-generation Toronados, this 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado looks like a great project car. This Powder Blue front-wheel-drive two-door beauty has been in storage for a few years but we don’t know exactly how long… more»
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LS Swap! 1972 Jaguar XK-E 2+2 Project
Called “The ultimate cat” in Jaguar sales brochures, the V12 XK-E mated a smooth and powerful V12 engine with the gorgeous E-type body. This 1972 Jaguar XK-E in Campbell, California prowls a different path than many classic Jaguars, packing… more»
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No Reserve: 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The concept of a cheap Cadillac seems like an oxymoron, but that is potentially what is on offer with this 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible. It has some rust issues, but these look like they would be easy to… more»
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Museum Find: 1957 Continental Mark II
Do cars belong in museums? It is an interesting topic, and it will ignite views from both sides of the fence. While I deem it essential to preserve classic cars, I always feel that they deserve an opportunity to… more»
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One Family Owned: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Regular readers will be aware of my preference for cars that exhibit a history of long-term ownership. That makes this 1961 Ford Thunderbird a vehicle that ticks the right boxes for me. Not only is it an original and… more»
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Block Party: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
We used to joke in high school that the Lincoln Continental was as long as a city block. This car is listed here on eBay with a Buy It Now Price of $16,000. The seller has also included a… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
The 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham was a big, powerful, luxurious car that was as close to a Lincoln Continental as you could buy with a Mercury badge on it. Though a mere three inches shorter than the Lincoln, the… more»
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Museum Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
I’m not sure how you feel, but I have always believed that while preserving classic cars is essential, designers and manufacturers never intended their creations to spend their lives as museum pieces. That has been the fate of this… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Taken at face value, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a two-owner survivor that remains original and unmodified. It has 45,000 original miles on the clock, and its numbers-matching V8… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas
When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»
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Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»
