Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»
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1996 Update: 36K-Mile 1994 Cadillac Eldorado
UPDATE – This is a strange one. This 1996 (?) Cadillac Eldorado is listed for sale again after it was featured last April here on Barn Finds. The weird part is that it was listed then as a 1994… more»
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Parked 21 Years: 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight was touted in 1965 marketing literature as “Oldsmobile’s proudest series”, and that’s saying something given the cars available from GM’s middle-management brand. The Ninety-Eight line offered a variety of models with two and four doors, including this… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1938 Cadillac Series 65
Automotive restoration can be a rewarding hobby, but the world is rife with cars that have been relegated to restoration purgatory, perhaps never to return. Is there hope for a revival of this 1938 Cadillac Series 65? We here… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1947 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine
Few cars in 1947 conveyed an image of sheer wealth and privilege better than a Cadillac Series 75 Touring Sedan. Riding on a stately 136-inch wheelbase and carrying either five or seven passengers, the Cadillac was truly the “Standard… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL
What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Super Solid 1956 Buick Roadmaster
From Tae Bo to the Macarena, fads are fun, harmless ways to feel a sense of camaraderie in a sometimes isolated world. However, at some point, that Los Del Rio CD is just sitting on the shelf, and if… more»
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Brown Beast: 1980 Cadillac Seville
While not a huge success commercially, and somewhat scorned in the years after its introduction, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac Seville has managed to cultivate a following that endures to this day. The styling is the obvious reason for… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1984 Buick Riviera
So, is this really a Buick Riviera? I mean, when you think of a Riviera, thoughts often drift to the fabulous Bill Mitchell-penned first gen (’63-’65) or even the third gen (’71-’73) with its iconic boattail rearend. This 1984… more»
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Personal Luxury: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s popular personal luxury car in production from 1970 and into the 21st Century. The Colonnade generation of 1973 to 1977 was one of the few bigger cars whose sales defied the OPEC oil embargo… more»
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Better Than Advertised: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12
Most of us have been disappointed at least once when it comes to vehicle purchases. That’s because sellers can sometimes be shady, but more often, it’s simply a matter of one person being able to live with flaws the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Imperial Custom
As the seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom suggests, “If you like big fins, this project car is for you.” Well, since it’s a 1960 vintage, that means Virgil Exner styling, and of course, big fins. This rig looks… more»
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Superfly Special: 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Cadillac took a sharp turn into bold styling and front-wheel-drive architecture with the Seville, and if that wasn’t enough, custom coachbuilders like Crendor took things even further. This 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe, a rare two-door conversion based on… more»
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One Of The Last: 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
On eBay in Independence, Oregon is this nice looking 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, with the bids up near $7,000 and the reserve not yet met. The auction isn’t over yet, but chances are someone will get to drive away… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
