The Cosmopolitan was a luxury car from Lincoln (who else?) produced from 1949 to 1954. Like other U.S. automakers, it was a fresh, new car that emerged in the days following World War II. It was a big, bulbous… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
When we consider the Mercedes-Benz W108/109 lineup, we often think about the desirable V8-powered sedans, or perhaps the lovely cabriolet and coupe models. The sedan with the 2.8L inline-six is less sought after, perhaps, but it’s still a wonderful… more»
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TNT Powered! 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Who says green and red don’t go together? They certainly do at Christmas time. Yeah, but on a car? Well, maybe not, as the contrast between the primary and non-primary color certainly stands out in the case of this… more»
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Inline Six Equipped: 1992 Jaguar XJS
In recent months, there has been a great deal of chatter about how Jaguar has lost its way. It’s not inaccurate, as after years of ho-hum vehicles and a disastrous rebranding campaign, many loyalists were left genuinely confused about… more»
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Stretched Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Limousine
If my research proves accurate, the stretched limousine concept has been around for nearly a century, with the Armbruster Coach Company of Arkansas generally credited with building the first one in 1928. Originally referred to as “extended-wheelbase multi-door auto-coaches”,… more»
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5-Speed W124: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Even if you’re not someone who typically drives European cars, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the Mercedes-Benz 300E, otherwise known as the W124. These cars helped establish Mercedes-Benz as a household name in the United States in the… more»
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V16 Powered Luxury! 1938 Cadillac Series 90
When it came to exclusivity and automobile bragging rights, Cadillac buyers who got behind the wheel of a Series 90 in 1938 had plenty to boast about, as they could tell all their friends that it was the only… more»
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Quirky But Lovable: 1975 AMC Matador
Of the many autos that seem to have little middle ground between love-it-or-hate-it styling, the second-generation AMC Matador coupe is one that could easily be considered as a top-level contender for that list. Bearing little resemblance and sharing few… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
Although never considered part of its “Letter Series,” Chrysler revived the concept almost five years after the 300M left the line with the 1970 300 Hurst. As with its predecessors, the “Hurst” was a potent Personal Luxury Car that… more»
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Turbo Coupe Parts Car: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a 50-year fixture at Ford (1955 to 2005). Production covered 11 generations, with the first and last being similar (2-passenger vehicles). After a low point in sales (and quality) in the early 1980s, the T-Bird was… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both a station wagon and something the other guy won’t have, this 1997 Toyota Caldina could fit the bill. The Caldina (aka Toyota Karudina) was produced for the Japanese market, so it… more»
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42K Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
How is it possible that we’ve only seen one other 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was less than a year ago? They’re big cars, heavy cars, they use a… more»
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Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»
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Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina
The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
