Life seems to be progressing at a frantic pace, and it is sometimes challenging to keep up with the endless change. There are times when it makes perfect sense to step back, take a deep breath, and smell the… more»
Luxury Cars
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Releasing a new model is always fraught with danger, especially if a manufacturer elects to pursue a retro theme. The New Mini, New Beetle, and the Fiat 500 stand as shining successes, while the Plymouth Prowler sits at the… more»
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“Extremely Original:” 1961 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
By the time the third-generation Thunderbird hit the showrooms in late 1960, it still owned the personal luxury car market. Some say the Studebaker Hawk was in that category, but not really (less than 4,000 1961 Hawks were sold… more»
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Low-Mileage Luxury Survivor: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Like many GM offerings, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was downsized for its tenth generation of production, which ran from 1977 through 1984. However, the car remained large enough to provide passengers with hours of comfort, with the headroom and rear… more»
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World’s Longest? 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
It’s a bold claim to say anything you own sits at the top of the pile in the world’s “X” category, but that’s not stopping the seller of this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow limousine project from claiming it’s the world’s… more»
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Wall Street Winner: 1992 Cadillac Brougham Limousine
You can align the trappings of wealth with specific eras in our culture, as the acquisitions by the rich and famous typically reflect consumerism at the time (just in purely excessive terms.) While an extravagance for the middle class… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1983 Toyota Cressida
Known as the Cressida in the U.S., Toyota’s largest and most expensive car had furnishings befitting a Cadillac. And it perhaps was the precursor to the Lexus in terms of pomp and circumstance. The fourth generation was built from… more»
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1-of-250! 1978 Clénet Series I
In our modern times, some would say that all cars and SUVs look like spacecraft from the pages of science fiction. There was a day, however, when the long, flowing lines of the Auburn, Cord or Duesenberg were the… more»
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All-Original 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
I have a certain sentimentality about old cars that keeps me from selling anything; it’s more than a mere foible, but it’s who I am and I’ve learned to live with it. Unfortunately, that means that I’m stuck buying… more»
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Future Collectible: 1996 Mercedes-Benz CL600
There was a listing for another W140-chassis Mercedes-Benz CL600 on craigslist I had intended to write up (thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the tip). As predicted, the listing disappeared – and I believe that’s because this… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
Oftentimes, in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the big-body coupe is the car that sits atop the family food chain, along with the long wheelbase models. These coupes often featured pillar-less designs that make for a striking profile and were the… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The new Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM back in 1973, with the Chevrolet Chevelle getting a fresh body to begin its third generation of production. This is one of those cars that got a bit sleeker-looking… more»
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Rust-Free 58K-Mile 1978 Cadillac Seville
It’s hard to believe that at one time in vehicle manufacturing, smaller was better. It seems as if every new vehicle is getting a little bigger with each update, but Cadillac went in the other direction with its Seville…. more»
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J2-Powered: 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible
I am fortunate that my passion for classic cars allows me to write about some pretty amazing vehicles for Barn Finds. However, some are so stunning that it is instantly apparent that I have leaped from fortunate to privileged…. more»
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Custom El Chariot: 1991 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996 was the last of Buick’s really big full-size vehicles. Available as a 4-door sedan or station wagon, they were more than 18 feet in length riding on a rear-wheel-drive platform. This 1991 edition… more»
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Trailer Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. Other GM divisions had been fielding entries for years like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera. It was very… more»
