Jaguar released the XJ-S as its replacement for the venerable E-Type in 1975, although it is fair to say that the pair followed markedly different philosophies. It was no secret that the company viewed the E-Type as a hard-edged… more»
Luxury Cars
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Hardtop Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I’ve always thought the fourth-generation DeVille series was one of the best and most elegant designs to wear the DeVille name over its 46-year history. They’re long, low, and have such a unique grille and front-end treatment. The seller… more»
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21k Original Miles: 2004 Ford Thunderbird
The retro trend that emerged during the 1990s and early 2000s didn’t bypass Ford, with the company releasing a new Thunderbird with styling that harked back to the badge’s very beginnings. Initially selling in reasonable numbers, the tally dropped… more»
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Dad’s Clean, 40k-Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan
Like some of you reading this, I have assisted in selling a parent’s vehicle because they had reached an age where it was no longer safe for them to be driving. I can relate to this ad because my… more»
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52k One Owner Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
It was way back in ’61 when Chevrolet introduced the first Impala SS, which carried on through the rest of the sixties decade, but was then absent from the lineup for the next 25 years. When the Impala Super… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»
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Original Owner: 1977 Cadillac Seville
One of the more incredible things about old luxury cars is that they, like the lowliest econobox, are not immune from being abandoned in someone’s garage. The listing for this 1977 Cadillac Seville indicates it is a one-owner car… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
There are moments in automotive history when a manufacturer will bring together a selection of extremely good ideas to produce a car that fails in the showroom. Such was the case with the Cadillac Allanté. The vehicle featured crisp… more»
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Barn Find! 1967 Citroën ID 21F Safari
Recently in these pages I wrote up that snail on wheels, the Citroën 2CV6, and today here we have a barn-find Safari. This wagon was pulled from its resting place after sitting for forty years. Its story is another… more»
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Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»
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Part of a 100-Car Estate: 1973 Buick Riviera
Arctic White with a burgundy interior gives this 1973 Buick Riviera a clean look, despite the wire wheels. It was reportedly part of an estate with over 100 cars and had been parked for many years until the owner… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»
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Rare Golf Yellow Paint: 1979 BMW 320i
The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series lives in a space where it’s not entirely valuable, but it also occasionally ticks the right boxes and you’ll see one sail to a surprising price in a live auction. Over the years, the market… more»
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Rare Sunroof Model: 1973 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger made a significant sales comeback in 1973, gaining 58% more customers than in 1972. Much of that was due to the Charger SE (Special Edition), whose production figures had nearly tripled. The seller has a sweet… more»
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Rebuilt V8 Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille is one of the most storied nameplates in Detroit automobile history, adorning Cadillac cars from 1949 to 2005. Styling began to reach excesses with the 1957-58 models, new from the ground up and sprouting tailfins that would… more»
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Only 531 Built: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Most of us here on Barn Finds treat car collecting as a hobby and not a business, but it still gives you a warm feeling to think that you might break even or even – gasp – make money on a… more»
