Even though Cadillac wins the grand prize for the most pronounced tail fins in ’59, Buick certainly gets an honorable mention for the shape and protrusion from the doors back on their Electra, with this also happening to be… more»
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26K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Thunderbird
The 10th generation Ford Thunderbird is chronically overlooked within collector car circles. It’s a shame, too, because the big coupe model with a powerful V8 and rear-wheel drive is a segment we’ve seen survive and evolve, even as mainstays… more»
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Big Fin Project: 1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
If you compiled a list of classics from the 1950s with the most iconic styling, Cadillac’s 1959 range would be a contender. The enormous fins and bullet taillights are unmistakable, and thanks to modern safety regulations, we will never… more»
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Luxury Driver: 1980 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Some classics appeal to different people for a variety of reasons. If your leanings aren’t towards hard-edged performance cars, this 1980 Cadillac Coupe de Ville might be a tempting proposition. It presents well as a survivor-grade vehicle, with no… more»
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How Many Miles? 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Just a quick glance at any photo of this 1964 Ford Thunderbird would be enough to convince most enthusiasts that there’s something special going on here. However, once you look closer and take it all in, I’m thinking this… more»
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Pinnacle of Luxury: 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit has long been a fixture in the classic car landscape, caught between being the ultimate expression of wealth and excess to something that has become a sideshow-grade curiosity on the project car landscape. While its… more»
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56K Original Miles: 1995 Ford Crown Victoria LX
Despite the shifting sands of an automotive industry that saw big, lumbering American sedans falling out of favor, Fod was still selling plenty of the Crown Victoria – certainly enough to keep it in production for a few more… more»
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1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door
We’ve only seen five examples of the 1977 Mercury Marquis here on Barn Finds over the years. The seller has this “Tu-Tone” 2-door posted here on craigslist in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, right across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal,… more»
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V8 Bargain Beauty! 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
Shiny and apparently well-kept, this 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX may be the bargain of the week with its asking price of $2400. Despite covering over 180,000 miles, it shows well inside and out and the seller says, “everything works.”… more»
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Three Row Luxury Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
For those not old enough to remember the OPEC oil crisis of late 1973 and its future effects on the auto industry, the Buick Estate is a notable example of how seriously this event crippled the sales of some… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1965 Rambler Marlin
To me, the fastback Rambler Marlin has always been a kind of Rodney Dangerfield character. It didn’t get much respect when it made its debut back in 1965, and it still doesn’t some 61 years later. I always… more»
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Dealer Installed T-Tops? 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
The seller of this 1969 Cadillac Eldorado says it’s one of fifteen with dealer-installed T-tops. Really? I didn’t know such a thing was an option, and I also wonder how that accounting would be known. Well, it’s an intriguing… more»
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Collection Clean-Out: Saab 900 Projects
For a little while, I was a Saab man. With a Monte Carlo Yellow 900 Turbo convertible in my garage, I gained access to one of the most enthusiastic and helpful car communities out there, which was particularly impressive… more»
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Well-Preserved: Spoiled 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a personal luxury car in 1967 and added a twist: front-wheel-drive. It was based on the Oldsmobile Toronado E-body platform launched the year before, also as a FWD. This beauty from that first year… more»
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Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»
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360 Powered Upscale Sedan: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
Not being a part of the Big Three undoubtedly put AMC at a disadvantage among U.S. automakers, but that certainly didn’t stop them from producing some satisfying cars, including a few memorable luxury offerings. For 1970, the Ambassador SST… more»
