The “downsized” full-size Cadillacs that were introduced in 1977 were a huge success; for example, take this 1979 Coupe DeVille, now being offered as a Barn Finds Auction located in Santa Rosa, California. In that model year alone, 121,890 Coupe DeVilles… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1973 Pontiac Ventura
Among the seventies GM X-Body platform offerings, the Chevrolet Nova generally seems to receive more attention than all the others combined, which is easy to grasp since it remains such a well-known and desirable auto. However, that car’s corporate… more»
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One-Owner Astroroof: 1982 Cadillac Eldorado
It is sometimes thought that luxury and affordability are mutually exclusive. However, that doesn’t always need to be the case if you assess this 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. It presents exceptionally well as a one-owner survivor, aided by an odometer… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
Personal Luxury Cars proved to be big business during the 1960s as manufacturers sought to access a market segment created by the Ford Thunderbird. Pontiac’s Grand Prix was a worthy contender, and this 1968 example is a beauty. It… more»
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1987 Lincoln Mark VII With 9,252 Genuine Miles!
When a car has thirty-eight years under its belt, you would expect it to have clocked a decent number of miles. However, this 1987 Lincoln Mark VII breaks the mold because its odometer shows a genuine 9,252 miles. That… more»
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Park Avenue Perfect: 1984 Buick Electra
While the decade of the eighties was a challenging time for domestic automotive manufacturers, General Motors managed to hold its own, the Buick division in particular. The knives were drawn in the form of CAFE mileage standards, emission control… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Some classics can’t help but turn heads, and this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL ticks that box. From its iconic Rangoon Red paint to the 390ci V8 under the hood, there is much to like about this fantastic Ford…. more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
If you craved a vehicle that combined luxury and performance in 1964, it was hard to look beyond Pontiac’s Grand Prix. This was especially true if you ticked the box beside the Tri-Power option, which placed impressive power beneath… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
Oldsmobile broke new ground when it released the Toronado in 1966. It represented America’s first front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord, remaining in continuous production across four generations until the last one left the factory in 1992. This… more»
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Original 390: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
When I first saw this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible, it left me pondering a single question: Did Ford produce a genuinely ugly car during the 1960s? This Galaxie certainly wouldn’t qualify, as it is a thing of beauty…. more»
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Buy 1, Get 3! 1967 Mercury Marquis Trio
The Marquis nameplate was new at Mercury in 1967. It would be a fixture for two decades, standing for luxury (and sometimes performance). In 1967, it was only offered as a 2-door hardtop with a formal roofline. The seller… more»
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Project
A true mid-century Cadillac icon has surfaced on eBay, and this one is the kind of discovery that tends to get Barn Finds readers leaning in. The car in question is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, one of just… more»
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Tri-Five Shorty: 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon
In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut. Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»
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1-Of-238: 1975 Dodge Charger Daytona
The Dodge Charger was all-new in 1975, but a closer look reveals that it was a Chrysler Cordoba in Dodge apparel. And the Charger Daytona was a limited production option on the Special Edition that caught the attention of… more»
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Tri-Power Equipped: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
If you keep an open mind about the subject of modified classics, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix deserves a close look. Its appearance is very tidy, and the buyer doesn’t have to deal with rust issues. However, the engine… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
I’m sure it isn’t my imagination. It seems that some classics are designed to make us feel weak at the knees. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Its sparkling paint and spotless interior set… more»
