We’re packin’ in the Packards here at Barn Finds. Last week we covered this 1948 Packard Eight and earlier in December we featured this similar 1948 Packard Eight. Today, we’re reviewing a different generation Packard in the form of… more»
Luxury Cars
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Almost a Bel Air: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Middle of the road. In between. Smack dab in the middle. In a sense, that’s sort of the role the 210 played for Chevrolet when it was introduced in 1953. The 210 was a step above Chevy’s entry-level 150… more»
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Yep, Corinthian Leather: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
It was only a matter of time before someone quoted Ricardo Montalban in one of his commercials for the Cordoba as having either fine, soft, or rich Corinthian Leather so I thought I’d beat them to the punch. The… more»
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383/4-Speed Project: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
Plymouth’s B-body platform was assigned to their intermediates in the late 1960s and the Satellite was the top-of-the-line model (along with the performance edition, GTX). During 1965-67, the Satellite was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and… more»
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Rare Hardtop: 1956 Packard Caribbean
If you’ve never seen a Packard Caribbean in person, it’s hard to understand just how incredible these cars really are. The styling is similar to that of most American cars built in 1956, with lots of chrome, multi-color paint… more»
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54k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The Newport was Chrysler’s lowest-priced entry in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with the rest of the senior Chrysler automobiles, the Newport was redone in 1969-73 with a “fuselage” type of styling. The 1970 model year would be last… more»
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Silver Survivor: 1975 Ford Thunderbird
If you’d like to cruise – or better yet, float – back to the year 1975, then feast your eyes on this “Big Silver Bird” (the term Tarzan used in describing the first airplane he saw in the sky)…. more»
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Great Colors: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
This 1973 Volvo 1800ES has been extensively refreshed by the seller, with recent work including both mechanical and cosmetic improvements that should make this collector-grade Volvo a well-sorted classic for the next owner. The Volvo is not perfect and… more»
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Silver Spiritual: 1986 Rolls-Royce Hearse
The world of Japanese market imports is as vast and diverse as you can imagine, and while we typically associate JDM finds with actual Japanese cars and trucks, there were plenty of German and British marques that found favor… more»
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13,000 Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16V
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is an impressive specimen, with just 13,000 original miles. These limited production sedans have been catching fire lately, especially as enthusiasts realize the E30 BMW M3 is never coming down in price and… more»
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Stunning Barn Find: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
When the seller first spotted this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, he barely gave the vehicle a second glance. He thought it was just another brown Caddy, and it didn’t interest him. However, after walking past it several times, he gave… more»
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Parked Since 1979: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
In 1967, luxury was “in” and people had money to spend, so Cadillac was once again the victor in its battle with Lincoln and Imperial for market leadership. With all new-styling for ’67 – and the introduction of the… more»
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25K Miles! 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
This 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria two-door sedan appears to be a time capsule, and with only 25,000 miles on it over the last forty years, it basically is one. I don’t know a lot of people who would… more»
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In The Family Since ’69: 1966 Volvo 1800S
The Volvo 1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive touring car built in Europe during 1961-73. While most of the cars sold were coupes, a “shooting-brake” version was offered during its final model year. The mechanical components of the automobile… more»
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55K Miles: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
What a beautiful, long, lean, luxurious car. I’m not talking about the yellow Corvette, I’m referring to this beautiful brown 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V that’s squeezed into this garage. I know the feeling of trying to squeeze a… more»
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Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria
The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
