Extravagant and excessive are two terms that come to mind when reflecting on much of the seventies decade, with auto styling from this period playing a significant role in expressing one’s status in the community, or at least on… more»
Luxury Cars
454-Equipped: 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Excalibur developed its reputation by producing cars featuring neoclassic styling that drew heavily on the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. A niche manufacturer of hand-built vehicles, over 3,500 cars rolled out of its factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our feature car is… more»
No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
Reasonably Priced! 2007 Cadillac CTS
I must have a Cadillac jones going on because this 2007 CTS will be my fourth Caddy review in the span of three weeks. I prefer the older “Standard of the World” subjects, but to be fair, I have… more»
33k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
It is always sad when an iconic automotive brand ceases operation, especially when it is a marque like Oldsmobile. However, that presents opportunities for passionate enthusiasts to preserve the company’s heritage, and this 1977 Cutlass Supreme would seem to… more»
48k Original Miles: 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
As I have gotten older, I have found myself drawn more towards luxury cars. I still gain great enjoyment from slipping behind the wheel of classics with performance credentials, but living life at a more sedate pace has become… more»
Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue
Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»
Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
21k-Mile Original: 1975 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
When I was a middle-school student, I’d ride the bus home from school and sit down for some ’70s cop show reruns until my parents got home from work, and my favorite was The Rockford Files. I usually didn’t have the… more»
37k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
Aside from one respray at some point, this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom appears to meet the other criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to label it as a survivor. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160
For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»
Fun Weekend Cruiser: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
It’s surprising how many cars past the fifty-year mark are out there with the odometer still on the first trip around, and also understandable that many of these command and get a premium price when they exchange hands. However,… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Jaguar XJ12L
On one of my daily walking routes, there’s a ’62 Corvette that’s been sitting inertly in a garage for decades, and about once a month I’ll mention to my wife that I could probably have it running, stopping, and… more»
Award Winner: 1960 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via your comments or the leads that you provide to some truly wonderful classics. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J…. more»
41K Miles! 1969 Cadillac Coupe Deville
Full disclosure: I’ve never owned a Cadillac, but I’ve been on a bit of a Caddy bender with this 1968 Eldorado, 2009 DTS, and this 1951 Series Sixty-Two. What gives? I dunno, I like old full-size cars (OK, the… more»
















