In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»
Luxury Cars
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Stored 26 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP
In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth matched each other car-for-car in the full-size market. Plymouth added the VIP luxury car in 1966, bringing the roster to the Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, Sport Fury, and the VIP…. more»
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No Rust! 58K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird 460
Coming in almost 20 inches longer than the previous T-Birds, the sixth-generation cars came along just as gas prices went out of control, and/or you couldn’t get gas unless you had a connection or didn’t mind waiting in line… more»
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Red Sled: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Racing fans in my age bracket likely recall the name Tom Sneva, a former race car driver probably best remembered for winning the Indianapolis 500 back in 1983. While it would be more significant if Tom himself had been… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe
Although the practice of producing concept cars isn’t as prevalent as it once was, Lincoln drew inspiration for the 1956 Premiere from the Futura, a car that would go on to become renowned as the Batmobile in the 1960s… more»
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Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
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Olds Rocket 350! 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
With a dizzying number of engines available, the tenth-generation Eldorado was sure to please almost any buyer, or so Cadillac thought. A couple of the choices (a 350 diesel and a 368 V8-6-4) didn’t work out quite as well… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1985 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
When the ninth-generation Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1983, it was sort of a comeback for the model, as the downsized previous gen had suffered a significant drop in sales. The T-Bird received a fresh new look, which featured… more»
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Guaranteed Head Turner! 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado Pickup
Here at Barn Finds, we see our fair share of oddballs, unusual customs, Restomods, and the like. However, I’m not sure we’ve ever run across an Oldsmobile Toronado that has undergone such a radical transformation. Actually, it was reader… more»
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Black Widow: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
Fans of finned Mopars and horror movie legends may want to take a second look at this worn but genuine 1958 Plymouth Belvedere. Located in Indiana and offered here on eBay with no reserve, this two-door hardtop isn’t just… more»
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26k-Mile 1981 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupe
Looking at this rust-free, 26,000-mile 1981 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupe is like opening a brochure from 1981 and checking out what could have been yours if you weren’t looking for a fancier Electra. It sits high, but that’s the… more»
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430 V8 Powered: 1968 Buick Riviera
Learning how to properly paint a car is a valuable skill if you’re a classic auto enthusiast, and the seller of this 1968 Buick Riviera says he purchased it specifically for the reason of becoming proficient in this area. … more»
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Rare Find: 1959 Mercedes 190SL Convertible
Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime restoration opportunity for Mercedes-Benz collectors—a 1959 190SL Convertible that’s not only complete, but comes with an astonishing trove of original and spare parts. This car has been in the same family for over 50 years and… more»
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First Year Edition: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
I have recently opined a bit about the Chrysler brand’s current state of sad affairs, “Oh Chrysler, where have you gone?” Well, in a similar vein, I can ask the same about Pontiac. The only difference, of course, is… more»
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Collector-Caliber Cruiser: 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III
Among Rolls-Royce models of the 1990s, the Silver Spur III stands apart—not only for its rarity but also for its quiet transition into the final era of truly hand-built luxury cars. Only 465 were made worldwide, and just 94… more»
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Stored Since 2005: 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Many enthusiasts find the prospect of storing their classic for the winter months difficult and are typically waiting with bated breath for summer to arrive so that they can hit the road. This 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is… more»
