In keeping with the market trends of the era, Buick’s Super received a completely new body for 1957, replacing one that had only been in production for three model years. Today, it isn’t unusual for manufacturers to extend the… more»
Luxury Cars
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1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight SceniCoupe
Introducing a car so big it doesn’t even fit in the seller’s pictures! Normally you could take a step backward and get the whole car in view, but sometimes you’re backed up against a lion’s cage or a dangerous… more»
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55K Original Miles: 1979 Citroën CX Pallas
I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»
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Same Family For 50 Years: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
The Pontiac Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was a staple in the company’s line-up from 1957-05. It was often the top-line automobile offered by the GM division and was – at times – the largest car… more»
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11k Mile Two-Owner Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy’s popular personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, got its first redesign in 1973 when all General Motors’ mid-size cars got an extreme makeover. GM described the new pillared bodies using frameless doors and windows as “Colonnade” styling. From… more»
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Only 50K Miles: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
I was drawn to this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix for two reasons, First, it’s the last of the full-size B-bodied hardtops before migration to a stretched A-Body platform occurred for ’69. And two, it’s that beak! As much as… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from 1949-96, making it the longest-running American car nameplate when it was discontinued. Except for the Imperial, often a separate make, no car that Chrysler built was more opulent…. more»
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Rare 1986 Buick Regal Presidential Edition
The G-Body Regal is about as well recognized as any classic car out there, and most collectors would likely claim to know its many forms off the top of their heads. But this 1986 Buick Regal shows us there’s… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1951 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
UPDATE – You knew that this 1951 Chrysler Imperial Convertible would show up again after it disappeared so quickly after we featured it back in January! I just ran across the listing and it has made the trip from… more»
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Grandma’s Car? Low-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Next to “pony” cars and other compacts, personal luxury automobiles may have been the most sought-after cars of the 1960s. Pontiac already had the Grand Prix for several years, so Chevy joined the bandwagon in 1970 by introducing the… more»
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Forgotten Luxury: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
It’s amazing how little time it takes for a car that was once the most complicated, luxury-loaded model you can buy to become a moldy, forgotten shell of its former self. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL was the best of… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM 2.7L
The Citroen SM is one of those vehicles that is tantalizing to enthusiasts for completely obvious reasons. Yes, its looks are off-putting to some, but overall, this car has all the ingredients that help to explain why good men… more»
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Monte Carlo Yellow Duo: 1998 and 1997 Saab 900s
Two of something is not always automatically better than one, but it doesn’t necessarily hurt, either. And when you find two of a kind that happens to be quite rare, well – it gets even better. Now, that’s not… more»
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UK Limousine: 1994 Volvo 960
While the obvious choice when importing a piece of forbidden fruit from overseas is to choose the iconic sports car or SUV, I applaud the person who says, “Nah – give me the Volvo limo and hearse”. That’s what… more»
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Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!
One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»
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Restoration Begun! 1966 Buick Riviera
Every generation of Buick’s unmistakable Riviera brings high style and luxury. This 1966 Buick Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada represents the debut of the flagship two-door luxury coupe’s second generation. The headlights, visible here, hide behind a handsome horizontal… more»
