Most automakers saw a big decline in sales in 1958 due to an economic recession. But DeSoto saw demand fall by 61%, and it dropped another 8% in 1959 when other car builders saw a rebound starting. So, by… more»
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Rare Hardtop Coupe: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Bidding ends later today for this rare C107 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, the fixed roof version of its classic roadster. I’ve always had a thing for making a coupe out of a car traditionally only seen as a convertible, like the… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find! 1957 Thunderbird
This is one of those posts where your intrepid Barn Finds writing staff has to “interpret” the advertisement. As best as we can tell, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a one (or two?) owner car and spent most of… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville arrived in 1957 as a special edition convertible of the Pontiac Star Chief. It became a series of its own in 1958 (adding a hardtop), and the car expanded beyond two doors in 1959 and remained a… more»
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Bostonian Edition: 1993 Mercury Cougar
Dealer add-on packages were once a popular way for dealerships to make extra cash, plus have at least one elite example of a popular model sitting on their lot or in the showroom. The Mercury Cougar offered several special… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
UPDATE – The seller fixed the tire, so they were able to drive the car! They’ve added a video of it going forward and reverse under its own power. In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars… more»
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410-Equipped: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
The 1960s horsepower war wasn’t limited to muscle cars, as this 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible demonstrates. It presents impressively for a survivor-grade classic, but the 410ci “Marauder” V8 hiding under its hood could be the star of the… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Imperial badge first appeared on a Chrysler in 1926, but Chrysler made it a separate marque in 1955 to challenge Lincoln and Cadillac. The status quo remained for two decades, and this 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible is a… more»
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Beautiful Reliable Driver: 1970 Buick Riviera
The second generation (’66-’70) of Buick’s famed Riviera is my favorite, except…the ’70 edition, and that’s what I have for your review today. Why, you ask? I’ll explain in a bit. That said, the condition of this Salem, Oregon… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
A classic doesn’t necessarily need to be rare, exotic, or brutally fast to be enjoyable. Sometimes you just want a big V8, air conditioning, power steering, plenty of chrome, and a cabin that feels like the designers drew inspiration… more»
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Budget Luxury: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
When people think “luxury” in 70s American automobiles, they likely picture the usual suspects: Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Eldorado, perhaps even Buick’s Electra or Chrysler’s New Yorker. They may not, however, think of a mid-priced marque like Oldsmobile, and they… more»
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Parts Car? 1955 Jaguar Saloon
Some automobiles are destined to become parts cars for good reasons, and in many cases, it’s often easy to see why right away. At first glance, it’s hard to imagine this 1955 Jaguar Saloon falling into that category. What… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX
We’ve recently seen a few promising low-mileage vehicles cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX continues that trend. This range-topping example is a one-owner survivor with just 42,000 miles showing on its odometer…. more»
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One Owner Heartland Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD
Ford rolled out the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the popular Galaxie 500. Early advertising compared its quiet ride with that of a Rolls-Royce. After more than 20 years of production, the LTD gave way to… more»
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33k Mile: 1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Garage Find
When you see an enthusiast vehicle pop up from your hometown, it tends to spark some additional interest. I can’t explain it; maybe it’s curiosity about whether you know the owner or once passed by the car when it… more»
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Rare G-Body: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Americana
Even in base form, the fifth-generation Grand Prix was an attractive automobile, especially from 1981 onward, after Pontiac revised the sheet metal, improving looks and aerodynamics. As popular as these cars were, I don’t recall there being many special… more»
