How can you go wrong with a name like “Starfire”? Oldsmobile apparently thought it was a winner as they used it on three different series spanning the years, non contiguously, between 1954 and 1980. Today, we’re going to take… more»
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455 Powered: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The fourth generation Oldsmobile Cutlass is known as the Colonnade body style based on the A-Body platform. This particular example is a 1975 model that is located in Austin, Texas. The car is black on black and equipped with… more»
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Clean California Classic! 1964 Buick Riviera
Many cars profiled here suffer pitiful neglect, rotting away for decades as their value and hopes of hitting the road again fade. This Buick tells a far more promising story! The 1964 Buick Riviera near Rancho Palos Verdes, California… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Who remembers 1978? I’m guessing that at least half of the Barn Finds family of readers were alive 42+ years ago, but how many of you were of driving age back then? This 1978 Ford Thunderbird is posted here… more»
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One of 80 Made: 1983 Spartan II Neoclassic
The neo-classic movement was a tremendous force in the automotive marketplace at one time, leading to the creation of all sorts of shockingly expensive, assembly line-built monstrosities that the rich and famous seemingly flocked to. Nowadays, they aren’t worth… more»
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Turbo Woody: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
It’s hard to believe, but seemingly every day there’s yet another Chrysler LeBaron convertible, looking as resplendent as it did in 1985 with its wood-clad body and luxurious leather interior. People must really love these things, because the rate… more»
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Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
Every time I see a 1964 Lincoln Continental, thoughts go right to Mr. Solo getting himself into a “pressing engagement” in the 1964 James Bond movie, “Goldfinger“. Yes, thoughts abound, how did that compressor squish a 5,000+ lb. luxury… more»
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True Barn Find: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
After seeing the success that Pontiac had with the GTO the year before, Buick decided to produce a muscle car of their own. They added the Gran Sport (or GS) option to the intermediate Skylark for 1965, which was… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned through decades of dealing with classic cars is the importance of doing some research on the vehicle that strikes the right chord with you. There are many factors to consider… more»
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Hertz Rent-A-Racer: 1983 Hurst/Olds
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds, Oldsmobile and Hurst rolled out a special edition for 1983, known today for their Hurst Lightning Rod floor shifters. These cars shared their bodies with the Cutlass Calais/Supreme, and came only… more»
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Stately Elegance: 1939 Packard Model 1708 Limousine
At the searing height of the Great Depression, America’s wealthy class and its statesmen were driven in some very stately cars, particularly cars like this 1939 Packard Twelve, Seventeenth Series. Governor and President Roosevelt were often found in the… more»
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Cheap Exotic? 2005 Maserati Quattoporte
This 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is much newer than what we usually show here at Barn Finds. It’s twenty years newer than the previous newest Quattroporte that we’ve shown in the past but I have a feeling that Maserati ownership… more»
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Original RHD Project: 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
Old Rolls-Royces and Bentleys rarely enjoy a peaceful retirement if they fall into the wrong hands, meaning they usually aren’t long for the road if the latest owner lacks passion, cash, or in most cases, both. This is not… more»
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400 V8 Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
If you’re like me, the Chrysler Cordoba reminds you of Ricardo Montalbán and his 1970s TV commercials hawking those “rich Corinthian leathers.” Which, by the way, was marketing-speak as there was actually no such thing. But it gave the… more»
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Car Plus Parts: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This is one of those sales where you’re not sure if you’re buying a car that comes with a lot of parts or you’re buying a lot of parts that come with a car. Either way, this 1966 Ford… more»
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Mysterious 1957 Continental Mark II
No, it’s most assuredly not a Lincoln! The Continental Mark II was an effort by Ford Motor Company to put all of its styling and technology into one world-beating car, and they felt it deserved its own marque. Thus,… more»
