The Electra enjoyed a production run spanning four decades, over nine generations. This fifth-generation 1978 model comes at the height of the American “malaise” era of cars; a genre of now-classics spanning the 1970s, ’80s, and even creeping into… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
Chevrolet marched to the beat of a different drummer when it designed the 1959 Impala. The car appeared at the peak of the fin era, but unlike offerings from its competitors that focused on the height of the fins,… more»
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Mach 1 Edition? 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Sitting in a garage lies this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission and a reported 42,000 miles. The Turbo Coupe is said to be one of 500 special Mach 1 Editions of this run… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
While almost all of us know what a Biturbo is, the four-door Maserati variant appears far less frequently, known by its much more subdued name of the 425. This is an example of that turbocharged four door that’s been… more»
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45 Years of Collecting: Denver Collection Liquidation
When car collections come up for grabs, it’s always interesting to see what another enthusiast has made a point of squirreling away. This seller has decided to sell off the results of 45 years’ worth of collecting, and you… more»
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390 Powered 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The fourth generation of Ford’s large personal luxury car, the Thunderbird, was built between 1964-66. It differed from the 1961-63 models in terms of styling that favored a more squared-off, formal look that resulted in sales of more than… more»
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Owned Since ’61: 1958 Cadillac Convertible
Back in the 1950s, there were few production cars that came any bigger or more luxurious than a Cadillac. And if you owned one, it was a symbol to the world that you had “arrived.” The Series 62 was… more»
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6,444 Documented Miles! 1977 Lincoln Mark V
This is definitely one for the “Nicest One Left?” category, wow, what a gorgeous and like-new 1977 Lincoln Mark V. As if these cars weren’t desirable and nice already, finding one with just 6,444 miles on it is pretty… more»
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Right Hand Drive! 1927 Cadillac Series 314 Barn Find
Well, this is a find and a bit of a “who done it?” as the images are not comprehensive and the story is limited, though what’s there is interesting! It’s a 1927 Cadillac 314, the seller lists it as… more»
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1 Of 12 Custom Limousine: 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Where’s Kato when you need him? If you are going to have a Black Beauty whammer-jammer like this stretched 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron you’ll need a competent and resourceful chauffeur. And this Imperial is special as it is one… more»
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Like New: 47K Mile 1997 Lincoln Town Car
This 1997 Lincoln Town Car is a year or two newer than our usual 25-year rule here at Barn Finds, not that we have a hard and fast rule about that. Sometimes, a reader sends in a tip and… more»
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Rare Bicentennial: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
The timing was right. In 1976, the US celebrated its Bicentennial, and Cadillac had decided to cease production of the Eldorado Convertible. The company chose to combine the two unrelated events by producing the Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition. Cadillac… more»
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10K Mile Creampuff: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
There are time capsules and there are time capsules. This 1978 Buick Electra looks basically like a brand new car that has been hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnalls’ front porch since noon… more»
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Original 413 Wedge: 1964 Chrysler 300K Coupe
At the start of the 1950s, nobody had heard of the term “personal luxury car.” It was a new category in the market, and the most recognizable member of this group was the Ford Thunderbird. However, Chrysler’s 300 Letter… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 is a case of appearing far worse than it actually is, as despite its roughshod looks and evidence of vandalism, the car is actually quite solid underneath and comes with numerous spare parts needed… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau
There’s no feeling quite like opening a barn and finding a classic car that is in excellent condition under a layer of dust. That’s what this 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents, and it has now been transformed into a… more»
