UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! There’s something special about a well-kept R129, and this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL looks like a strong example of why these cars continue to earn respect in the collector… more»
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First Year Running Project: 1966 Dodge Charger
Dodge released the Charger in 1966, a slick fastback version of their B-bodied intermediates. To me, it resembled AMC’s Marlin, which went down a similar path for 1965-67. The first-gen Chargers were a modest success at 53,000 units across… more»
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1988 Cadillac Seville STS With Only 2,216 Miles!
While every car featured on Barn Finds is special, some are extraordinary. It could be the rarity, condition, price, or a combination of factors that help those classics stand out from the crowd. This 1988 Cadillac Seville STS falls… more»
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Driver-Quality Landau: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s rare that I’ll pass up the opportunity to talk about “Bullet Birds,” the futuristic 1961-63 version of Ford’s fabulous Thunderbird. They have long been my favorite T-Bird, enough so that I own a ’63 model, so I’m in… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
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Needs TLC: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
For some reason, I rarely think of a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham from the 1980s as a car that needs work. I just assume that they’ve been taken care of, maintained, loved, washed, kept in a garage, etc. This is… more»
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13k Original Miles? 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Mileage claims are sometimes a minefield. The reality is that in the absence of documentary evidence, they must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It presents well as a… more»
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14K-Mile One-Family-Owned 1984 Cadillac Seville
Low-mile vehicles always get a major stink-eye from a lot of readers and commenters. Maybe because after decades of reading used car ads and dealing with used car salespeople, it’s sometimes hard to believe such claims. Then again, every… more»
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9,800-Mile 1985 Buick LeSabre Collector’s Edition
As the last year for Buick LeSabre’s rear-wheel drive models, the fifth-generation cars were a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous generation cars. That being said, they still had enough of what customers wanted in a… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Lincoln knew that the Continental Mark III was a tough act to follow, thanks to its sales success. However, the Mark IV proved a worthy successor, exceeding the company’s wildest expectations. This Mark IV rolled off the line in… more»
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30k Original Miles: 1972 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Sometimes referred to as land yachts, cars like this 1972 Cadillac Coupe de Ville spent decades in the automotive wilderness. However, a new generation of enthusiasts is irresistibly drawn to these classics and the luxurious motoring experience they promise…. more»
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First-Year Front-Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When Oldsmobile introduced the 1966 Toronado, it wasn’t just another personal luxury coupe — it was a technological statement. This was GM’s first modern front-wheel-drive production car, and it arrived wrapped in dramatic, futuristic styling that still turns heads… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
This 1985 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas is a two-owner classic with 77,777 genuine miles on the clock. This beauty presents extremely well, confirming that it has led a sheltered existence where it has been treated respectfully. The sale includes… more»
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Original 394: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Times were a-changing at the dawn of the 1960s. Vehicle manufacturers were adopting more conservative styling, with the radical fins of the 1950s almost a distant memory. This 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe retains a set of fins,… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1989 Buick Riviera
Possibly as nice a 1989 Buick Riviera as you’ll find, this example was owned by the seller’s dad, who bought it from the original owner in 1991, before the seller got it in 2017. It looks like a true… more»
