Before the Pontiac GTO brought muscle to the mid-size car scene, Chrysler stirred things up with bigger autos. They were the Letter Series Chryslers based on the New Yorker and they were in production from 1955 to 1965. The… more»
Luxury Cars
BF Exclusive: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
These days, they really don’t build cars like this 1989 Lincoln Town Car. Sure, there are lots of luxury cars being built, but for the most part, they lack the charm and character of a Town Car. Unfortunately, finding… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
We’ve recently seen some extremely nice Oldsmobiles crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I must say a big thank you to Mitchell G. for spotting this 1980 Cutlass Supreme. My view of its condition isn’t isolated, because this… more»
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40-Year Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Throughout the 1980s, Chevrolet continued to sell a lot of full-size Impala and Caprice automobiles. The 1985 model year was the last when they were sold together. The Impala was largely a fleet purchase by then while the more… more»
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Rare Color: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
New car buyers can be quite fickle when a manufacturer exhibits what you might call automotive bravery. They will either reward the company with enormous sales success or avoid showrooms like the plague. Cadillac suffered the second fate with… more»
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5-Speed Super Coupe: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
Looking back to the period when Ford introduced the Thunderbird Super Coupe in 1989, it was a fun offering for the time, one that combined both a high level of performance with the luxury and size of a T-Bird. … more»
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Trophy 4 Power: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
The Tempest was a new offering in the 1961 Pontiac Lineup, with the LeMans package becoming the top trim level toward the end of the first year of production. Stepping up to LeMans hierarchy got buyers more standard luxurious… more»
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Ready to Trade: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
We see sellers looking for trades every week, but most of the time it’s for a reasonably priced Camaro or a short-bed pickup truck. The caretaker of this grand 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is also open to a trade but… more»
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8k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T
In the 1980s, Buick produced several turbo-charged versions of its mid-size Regal sport coupe. The most well-known was the Grand National, built in 1982 and again from 1984 to 1987. One of the rarest was the Turbo-T, offered only… more»
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Future Classic Coupe: 1996 Lincoln MK VIII
One of the things America has always been good at is building big-body luxury coupes. We started in the 1960s and 70s and kept right at it through energy crisis and come-to-Jesus moments with regards to fuel efficiency. However,… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Buick Riviera
I have, at times, been described as an automotive elitist or a snob because I have stated that I prefer my classics original and unmolested. However, I have also never hidden the fact that I love Hot Rods and… more»
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Excellent Parts Source: 1956 Continental Mark II
At first glance, this 1956 Continental Mark II seems to have the makings of a promising project. It is largely complete and rust-free, thanks to its time in a favorable climate. However, with no VIN tag or title, the… more»
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Reasonably-Priced Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Years ago, I read that the 1941 Cadillac was the most popular “Full Classic” in the Classic Car Club of America. While I have no idea if that’s still the case, sheer numbers lend credence to the idea: 24,734… more»
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55k-Mile 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
The sixth-generation Riviera, the first to feature front-wheel-drive, was a huge hit. Produced from 1979 to 1985, sales were remarkably steady, with the last of them (the 1985 model) outselling its predecessors…all of them, going back to 1963. The… more»
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$500 Project: 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale
At first glance, this 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale looks like a bargain, as it’s priced at only $500. Even after viewing the entire ad, five Ben Franklin bills still sounds fairly reasonable, despite a couple of blunders we’ll investigate… more»
