At its heyday in the late 1990s, the Aurora was the flagship of the Oldsmobile organization. But a redesign in 2001 didn’t sell well once word got out that General Motors would soon mothball the entire division. This ’01… more»
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Bargain Cruiser? 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Pinemist Green is a perfect color for this 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. Nothing says the 1970s like green or brown, big chrome bumpers, and gigantic 19-foot-long American cars that get 11 mpg. There’s some work to do on this big… more»
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Stored Two Decades: 1973 Buick Century Regal
With GM’s A-body redesign of 1973 that brought forth “Colonnade” styling, the Buick Regal was born. Initially an extension of the Century series, the Regal was poised to do battle in the personal luxury coupe segment already occupied by… more»
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36k Miles and Stunning: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
The Coronet wore several hats in the Dodge inventory through the decades, starting as a full-size high-trim level car in the late forties, then moving to the lowest position by the mid-fifties. The name took a five-year break after… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
Originally conceived as Mercury’s entry into the emerging pony car market, the Cougar eventually morphed into a personal luxury car that offered buyers plenty of creature comforts. The brand’s demise could have allowed the badge to disappear with barely… more»
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60K Miles: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
Located in the Nottingham, New Hampshire area but with an Iowa title, this 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham is said to have 59,786 miles. It appears to be a low-mile car, at least as far as can be determined by… more»
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Field Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
During the early sixties, personal luxury coupes were gaining popularity in the marketplace, and it didn’t hurt their desirability either if they also offered strong performance. The early Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those cars fondly remembered as… more»
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Low Mileage and Bulletproof: 1990 Lexus LS400
Among iconic luxury sedans, the very definition of flagship in the dictionary should have a photo of the Lexus LS400 next to it. There’s no question in my mind that the LS deserves top billing in this category, even… more»
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Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
The LeBaron moniker dates to the 1930s in the Chrysler/Imperial portfolio. After a run as a mid-size luxury car in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the LeBaron shifted to Chrysler’s smaller “K” platform in 1982, switching to front wheel drive… more»
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Spectacular Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Chevrolet’s new tagline in 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed,” and it was appropriate as their full-size B-body cars got a big makeover and now started to resemble those designed and assembled by their upscale cousins at Cadillac. Size… more»
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Update: $2,900 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
UPDATE – This 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is listed for sale again after it was featured in June of 2024 here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. The… more»
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NY State Of Mind: 1983 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The late seventies and early eighties were a tough time to be in the car biz. It seemed as if it was one thing after another with tightening clean air regulations, an oil embargo followed by rapidly rising fuel… more»
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Parked For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»
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One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend
If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
