Luxury Cars

8k Original Miles: 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine

We see an enormously diverse range of classics at Barn Finds. Having recently completed an article about a 1950 Crosley Hot Shot, I am now confronted by this 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine. The pair represent either end of the… more»

Rare Sports Car Project: 1960 Jensen 541R

There are project cars, and there are projects that used to be cars. This may fall into the latter category, as there’s not much left to this 1960 Jensen 541R. This is a rare beast, a grand tourer made… more»

Stored Over 50 Years: 1960 Mercury Park Lane

The Park Lane joined the Mercury lineup in 1958 as a top-tier model, offering a comparable amount of luxury as the Ford Thunderbird.  The car was available with two or four doors, with this 1960 Park Lane here on… more»

Refreshed Powertrain: 1961 Chrysler 300G

Enthusiasts love to share special features and interesting facts about their rides, and 1961 Chrysler 300G owners draw from a deep well of fascinating model-specific factoids. Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury performance boasts a 413 V8 topped by cross-ram induction,… more»

Rare 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe

Want a lot of car for not much money? This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche coupe might fit the bill, with its big V8 engine and creamy handstitched leather upholstery. After long storage in a heated garage, this luxury car remains… more»

Fresh From Storage: 1987 BMW 635CSi

This E24-chassis BMW 6-Series lives in that unique space of looking good enough to be a driver right now while also likely exhibiting some of the classic signs of benign neglect. It hasn’t been righteously abused, but it also… more»

Last of the Legends: 1998 Bentley Brooklands R

It’s that time again: time for our favorite seller who apparently has accumulated quite a stash of Bentleys and Rolls Royces, all stored in a space-compromised location in Oregon. This time, it’s a late production 1998 Bentley Brooklands R… more»

Garage Find Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

Dodge seemed to struggle in finding a market for its new Charger in 1966/67. After a decent mid-year launch in ’66, demand fell by half in ’67. But that all changed in 1968 when Chrysler redesigned all of their… more»

Chick Magnet? 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

The seller states that this 1968 Cadillac Eldorado was a chick magnet when it used to cruise the streets of Hollywood. It undoubtedly had a presence that would turn heads, but the Caddy has spent a few years in… more»

Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM

In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»

31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve

In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»

Parked for 10 Years: 1974 BMW 3.0CS

Can you imagine driving home your dream project car only to park it and never turn a wrench on it for a decade or more? That seems to be the case with this 1974 BMW 3.0CS, one of the… more»

Kellogg’s Family Owned: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600

For a car you typically don’t see very often, one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive Mercedes-Benzes has been popping out of the woodwork with some regularity lately. The W100-series Mercedes, the company’s flagship car reserved for heads… more»

58k-Mile 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado

In 1984, personal luxury coupes were still selling strongly. Oldsmobile sold 48,100 Toronados, and it was the least popular of the E-Body triumvirate (which also included the Buick Riviera and Cadillac Eldorado). Rough seas were on the horizon for our beloved… more»

A Clean, Reliable Driver: 1946 Buick Super Sedan

Can you imagine the pride the original owner felt when the local Buick dealer handed over the keys to this 1946 Super? After four years of anxiety and privation, it was time for a new car, and not just… more»

26k Miles? Well-Sorted 1956 Continental Mark II

What do this 1956 Continental Mark II and the 1951 Packard have in common? Not much, but their styling teams were led by the same man, John Reinhart. It’s not a bad legacy to have one’s name attached to… more»

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