I think anyone with gasoline in their veins was a little sad when Oldsmobile closed its doors for the last time. It doesn’t make any difference that General Motors’ sales couldn’t really support so many brands as their market… more»
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Update: Price Dropped – 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited
UPDATE – It’s hard for me not to be a bit nostalgic about these big, roomy, smooth riding, old-school Buick Roadmasters from the 1990’s. Not only were they V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans and station wagons (considered by many… more»
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Running Wagon: 1964 Rambler Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line car in the 1960s. In 1963-64, the redesign of the Ambassador and Classic (which rode on the same wheelbase) won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors (for ’63). Sales fell off in… more»
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V8 Garage Find: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix LE
The G-Body Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those models that doesn’t elicit much excitement from the domestic enthusiast crowd, and it’s a bit of a surprise to me. Obviously, this was not a high performance model, but the… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
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Triple-Tone Cruiser: 1955 Packard Patrician
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954, so the 1955 Packards were already set in stone. The Patrician was a luxury sedan, positioned between the Clipper and Four Hundred models. Changes were significant in 1955, so perhaps those who… more»
BF Classified: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a two-owner survivor that presents superbly. It carries the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated respectfully throughout its life, while the combination of interior features and the velvety-smooth V8 under the… more»
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Luxury Liner: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
We talk often about how the Big 3 never quite predicted the fall of the oversized luxury sedan, and certainly didn’t calculate just how popular vehicles like the Lexus LS400 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be. In some ways, the… more»
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Worth the Risk? 1974 Toyota Century Project
This is one of those cars that just puts all sorts of bad thoughts in your head as it relates to the potential to bring it to life. The Toyota Century is a known quantity in JDM circles, a… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 1959 Cadillac Series 6200
If awards were being handed out for the most dominating tail fins from the fifties era, I’m pretty sure the 1959 Cadillac would earn a trophy as tall as the highest point on its very large quarter panels. While… more»
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Garage Find: 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
The ad lists it as both a ’52 and a ‘55, but this Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special on Craigslist in the Seattle area is a 1955 four-door sedan. It seems fairly solid, if a bit shabby around the edges…. more»
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Rare Dual Quads: 1964 Buick Riviera
Buick launched the Riviera as a personal luxury coupe in 1963, and it would remain a company staple through the balance of the 20th Century. The seller’s 1964 edition has the optional “Super Wildcat” version of the 425 cubic… more»
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BF Auction: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
Here’s a modern roadster that blends performance and comfort in classic Mercedes-Benz fashion. This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550, now listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, shows 87,700 miles and carries a clean title. Power comes from a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! There’s something special about a well-kept R129, and this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL looks like a strong example of why these cars continue to earn respect in the collector… more»
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First Year Running Project: 1966 Dodge Charger
Dodge released the Charger in 1966, a slick fastback version of their B-bodied intermediates. To me, it resembled AMC’s Marlin, which went down a similar path for 1965-67. The first-gen Chargers were a modest success at 53,000 units across… more»
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1988 Cadillac Seville STS With Only 2,216 Miles!
While every car featured on Barn Finds is special, some are extraordinary. It could be the rarity, condition, price, or a combination of factors that help those classics stand out from the crowd. This 1988 Cadillac Seville STS falls… more»
