The entire lineup of neoclassical kit cars is hard to keep track of, given how many different varieties of these rolling chariots of 80s excess were made. But the CMC kit – otherwise known as Classic Motor Carriages –… more»
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V8 British Bruiser: 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This may seem like an odd assessment. I view the Jensen Interceptor, such as this 1972 example, in three distinct segments. There’s the front, then the engine, and finally, the rear. Hold that thought, there will be more to… more»
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Cheap Project: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
It is easy for potential buyers to fork out many thousands of dollars on a project car, and still be faced with a mountain of tasks before that vehicle even runs or drives. This 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Riviera
Some classic cars will blend like a chameleon into the background, while there are others where the styling is so bold and daring that they will stand out a mile away. The 1972 Buick Riviera undoubtedly fits into the… more»
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Up On Blocks: 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Whenever I see one of these land yachts, I think of the TV show Cannon where William Conrad tooled around in one of these things as a private investigator. The Continental Mark IV was big on everything: big on… more»
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Lemon Yellow Survivor: 1986 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
When you hear the words “Cadillac Eldorado,” most of us think of some of the biggest luxury cruisers on the road. But for a time, those same words essentially indicated you had just purchased a compact car, albeit one… more»
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4,160 Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
Talk about a time-warp grandma’s car: this 1988 Mercury Cougar has just 4,159 miles on the clock, as verified by its exotic digital dash cluster. The Cougar looks pretty mint all the way through, from the paint job to… more»
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Worth Saving? 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
As we surmise from the seller’s ad, he found two 1961 Cadillac convertibles in California and had them shipped to him in Maryland. The better of the two cars have already been sold, leaving the other – which is… more»
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81k Mile Survivor: 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1964 was the last year for the second generation Cadillac DeVille, and it still featured Cadillac’s signature tailfins on the back, although they were a bit more subdued than in some previous models. If you are in the market… more»
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Carport Find: 1951 Cadillac Sixty-Two Sedan
This 1951 Cadillac Sixty-Two isn’t exactly a barn find, it’s more like a carport find and it has been parked, according to the seller, for a very long time. But, he was able to get it out, started, cleaned… more»
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Parked For 35 Years: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
I guess that every story is going to be different, but I look at some of the classics that we see here at Barn Finds and wonder why they have spent years hidden away in a shed or garage…. more»
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Sitting Out Back! 1970 Buick Riviera 455
Buick dived into the personal luxury car market in 1963 and immediately struck gold. Perhaps because not only were they luxurious automobiles, but they were also powerful machines with some of the biggest engines that Buick offered. The honeymoon… more»
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Desert Find: 1962 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
For the model year 1962, the de Ville series of Cadillacs was a step up from the Series 62, not that there was anything basic about a Cadillac. These were well-appointed automobiles that continued to outsell the competition, i.e.,… more»
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Basement Find: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This 1964 Thunderbird Convertible is less of a barn find and more of a basement find. It isn’t clear why the owner hid it away, but it appears that it has been sitting for at least 30 years. It… more»
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Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors! 1965 Buick Riviera GS
A few weeks ago I was in southern California, a place where you always find interesting cars that are used as everyday drivers. In spite of tight emission controls, many older cars, old enough to escape those regulations, can… more»
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Continental Equipped! Excellent 1958 Oldsmobile 88
Oh, Oldsmobile, where have you gone? From technological leader to the hubris of the fifties to the ignominy of the late ’70s to dissolution. If you’re a car person, it’s a long, sad story. But forget that for now… more»
