Luxury Cars

Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»

Red & Ready: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

For 1969, Pontiac sought to make a bold redesign of its full-size personal luxury car. This all-new third-generation Grand Prix would abandon its full-size roots for the G-body platform, creating a sleek luxury coupe that seemed equal parts sophistication… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Tri-Carb

For drivers who liked things sort of middle-of-the-road, the Chevrolet 210 was the ideal choice for Tri-Five buyers, as it was a step up from the base 150 yet less expensive than the slightly more luxurious Bel Air.  Fortunately,… more»

Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Century Regal

The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s equivalent of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the Pontiac Grand Prix. The first generation was based on GM’s new Colonnade A-body platform and had a formal roofline instead of the fastback of… more»

Factory U-Code Big Block: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Major changes to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo were just around the corner in 1973, as that’s when the new Colonnade styling would begin dazzling General Motors buyers for the next several years, with the MC being one of the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Business Coupe

Barn Finds occasionally gets the privilege of showcasing something truly uncommon, and this 1948 Chrysler New Yorker 3-passenger Business Coupe is one of those cars. Located in Tucker, Georgia and offered as an auction listing, this sleek, three-window coupe… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»

Dinan Upgrades: 1988 BMW 635CSi

The BMW E24 6-Series coupe remains one of the more handsome designs to come out of the 1980s, and finding one as clean as this is a treat. Complete with some period-correct upgrades and a proper respray in its… more»

First Year 430 V8: 1967 Buick Wildcat

Some engines enjoy extraordinary longevity, utilized by manufacturers for many years. When Buick introduced its 430ci V8 in 1967, few would have believed that it would be a memory by the end of 1969. That was the motor the… more»

Incredible Survivor! 1985 Ford Thunderbird 302 V8

Bright Canyon Red is about as eye-catching a color as it gets for Ford’s 1985 Thunderbird line, and this incredible paint is said to be all original and in excellent condition. Once you click on the eBay link and… more»

One-Owner Land Yacht: 1994 Buick Roadmaster

Any news article from the middle 90s describing the last of the land yachts inevitably will include a photo of the Chevrolet Caprice, Ford Crown Victoria, and the Buick Roadmaster. The three vehicles were stalwarts of their time, used… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1966-67, it was not an immediate success. Sales would not take off until Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1968. Sales then ballooned sixfold with the all-new models, which featured a “tunnel back”… more»

Garage Find: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

While the convertible model had been available since the first year of the Chevrolet Impala, it wasn’t until the third generation was introduced in 1961 that the Super Sport became an option.  Although the SS was later available on… more»

GM-Powered Project: 1987 Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti was rare in that it was one of the few automobiles to live on in production after the demise of the parent company. The Avanti II (shortened later to Avanti) enjoyed a second life from 1965… more»

42k Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee

About the same time GM was shedding size and pounds from many of their luxury offerings, Lincoln introduced a new full-size entry into their Mark series in 1977, with this one proudly wearing the moniker Mark V.  The auto… more»

Driving Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents an opportunity that may be irresistible to some enthusiasts. This survivor runs and drives well, making it a turnkey proposition. However, it has a few cosmetic flaws that the buyer could easily address,… more»

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