Luxury Cars

Bargain W112 Coupe: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE

This car seems way, way too cheap. Tell me I’m wrong or if I’m missing an obvious flaws, but a W112 coupe should be selling for $20,000 or better in this condition. The seller says that it’s his dad’s… more»

Chopped Colonnade: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It wasn’t until 1978 that Chevrolet officially gave the Monte Carlo a chop, which had more to do with the size of the car’s length.  General Motors had no involvement with the chop that’s been made on this 1973… more»

Cheap Hearse: 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Here at Barn Finds, we like to feature a wide variety of makes and models, so there’s always something fresh for everybody to enjoy on any given day.  Although we’ve already posted a couple of other Oldsmobile 98s within… more»

Solid and No Reserve: 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sports Coupe

Just yesterday, we featured another 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, which was a convertible and in need of some work.  Today’s example is of the Holiday Sports Coupe variety, an upscale model offering even more niceties than the already luxurious base… more»

Working A/C: 1989 Buick Riviera

This might only matter to a fan of Buick’s fantastic Riviera, but the 1989 model is a good one to have for a couple reasons: one of them is based in 1980s techno-kitsch, the other in new (and most… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

The demise of Pontiac has given rise to a growing band of enthusiasts determined to preserve the marque’s legacy. The GTO and Trans Am are often their focus, but this 1969 Grand Prix Model J is worthy of similar… more»

39k Original Miles: 1971 Cadillac Sedan De Ville

If you harbor a soft spot for luxurious classics, you may be irresistibly drawn to this 1971 Cadillac Sedan De Ville. That is understandable, because with a genuine 38,000 miles on its odometer and a spotless White leather interior,… more»

65k Original Miles: Cheap 1989 Buick Reatta

Automotive history is littered with examples of manufacturers producing bold models that fail to sell as spectacularly as the company envisaged. Such is the case with the Buick Reatta. Its brief time in the sun lasted four short years,… more»

No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon

Wagon buyers whose main priority was focused on luxury were probably instantly drawn to the Nomad at their Chevrolet dealer in 1957, as it originated from the top-tier Bel Air trim level of the iconic ’57 Chevy.  However, over… more»

Cheap Convertible Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

For those who prefer their convertibles in a full-size or luxurious package, this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight might be worth considering, as it offers both, in addition to a nicely-shaped body.  The 98 received a complete redesign to begin its… more»

1 Of 6: 1973 Cadillac DeVille Caribou

If Cadillac had offered an El Camino or Ranchero-style pickup on their regular entree menu at dealerships during the seventies, I can’t help but wonder if it might have been moderately successful.  The idea of a car in the… more»

British Elegance: 1973 Jaguar XJ6

Nothing makes you look more like a British eccentric or East End gangster than an old Jag. I grew up on a diet of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and this would fit right in – although it’s… more»

One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird

The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»

V8 Coupe: 1993 Lexus SC 400

A 1993 Lexus SC 400 is hardly the general fare for Barn Finds. Actually, Lexus’s (or is it Lexi?) don’t make the cut often, and that’s with good reason; they’re generally not the stuff of what’s been found, languishing… more»

Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane

On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»

43k One-Family Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The period in which it was produced is an important factor in defining a great luxury auto, and in the late seventies, the Ninety-Eight was doing a fine job representing Oldsmobile as its flagship model.  Even though the car… more»

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