Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»
Luxury Cars
BF Exclusive: Cadillac Collection in Georgia
Over the years, many of you have seen me report back on the cars and trucks on my friend’s property in North Georgia. Believe it or not, I am still helping him but have slowed down a bit in… more»
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Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The first-generation Oldsmobile Starfire was a more upscale offering in the brand’s lineup, and it’s one of those cool cars that combined both luxury and performance into one great package. Only a convertible was available when the car debuted… more»
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32K Mile Roadster: 1990 Buick Reatta
The Buick Reatta is one of those vehicles you get somewhat accustomed to seeing come up for sale, but when you spot a really nice one, it still stops you in your tracks. Buick’s short-lived roadster was a fascinating… more»
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Genuine Survivor? 1959 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop
There is one undeniable fact about Mopar products from the 1950s that benefitted from the Virgil Exner “forward look” philosophy: They all had a genuine sense of presence. No vehicle demonstrates this more graphically than this 1959 Chrysler New… more»
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Nicely Restored: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe
Naming a car is harder than it looks because the name itself is not the only thing being judged. If you get the car and the name right, you have the original Mustang; if you don’t, Henry Ford’s only… more»
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Late Production Run: 1989 Avanti II Convertible
The Avanti story is one of death and rebirth, told in cycles, from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Although there were many years wherein no cars were actually produced, there was little question that various entrepreneurs and car… more»
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Once Grand Sedan: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
One of the saddest sites you’ll see is a 1980s or 90s-era Rolls-Royce or Bentley product that has fallen on hard times, which sadly, happens quite often. This particular era of Britain’s premier luxury sedans seems particularly exposed to… more»
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Granny’s Daily Driver: Unrestored 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Two-door pillarless “hardtop” coupes were popular in the 1950’s when they were new and have remained so as collectibles all these years later. I get it, because they have a sportier look that can enhance a car’s proportions and… more»
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Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L
The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»
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No Reserve: 52k-Mile 1988 Mercury Cougar LS
The other day, I was watching a ’70s neo-noir flick on Turner Classic Movies called Night Moves, starring Gene Hackman. After watching old movies, I tend to meander off into a haze of unnecessary research from critics and scholars, and someone… more»
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Droptop Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Spring is just around the corner, so if you’ve been in the market for a sixties droptop to take on as a project, this 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible might be worth checking out. There are both positives and… more»
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1 of 200: Rare Chevy-Powered 1984 Avanti II
The Studebaker Avanti was a car that refused to die. When the company shifted all automobile production to Canada at the end of 1963, the two-year-old Avanti personal luxury car didn’t make the cut after just 4,600 examples had… more»
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18K Original Miles: 1999 Lincoln Town Car
While we (rightfully) salute the departed Ford Crown Victoria for its numerous achievements as a near-bulletproof sedan that was righteously abused as a taxi cab, police car, and everything in between, the high-zoot Lincoln Town Car doesn’t get nearly… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
I am sure that every Barn Finds reader can reflect upon their youth and pick one vehicle that was their favorite family car. For me, it was a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 4-door Hardtop. The Castle Clarke played host… more»
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Cheap Luxury: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
One of the challenges when searching for a luxurious classic to park in your garage is finding one that won’t break the bank. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII presents well, is a turnkey proposition loaded with all of the… more»
