Though funerals aren’t high on my list of subjects I enjoy thinking about, it is easy to understand how many mourners would find comfort in a flower car displaying beautiful bouquets as part of a final send-off. That was… more»
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Swivel Seats: 1974 Hurst/Olds W-25 Pace Car
Nine times between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for a special edition muscle car. In 1974, it was the Cutlass S that had the honors and 1,800 were produced. 380 copies had a 455 cubic inch… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Many people view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s enduring legacy from his time at Ford, and that is a legitimate call. However, I have always believed the Lincoln Continental Mark III is worthy of that title. It… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
This Ford Galaxie 500 appears to have caused slight confusion. The seller lists it as a 1972 model, but the visual evidence suggests it rolled off the line in 1973. That said, it presents nicely, courtesy of its fresh… more»
BF Classified: D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s original two-seat Thunderbird enjoyed a brief three-year production run, and many enthusiasts consider the 1957 model the most attractive and refined of the group. This example adds the desirable D-code 312 V8, an automatic transmission, and recent restoration… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you scroll through the Barn Finds archives, you’ll find that the Studebaker Avanti (and later Avanti II) is quite popular with our readers. It was a car that offered so much potential but never took off because of… more»
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454 V8 Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77)… more»
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Not a Clone: 1958 Plymouth Fury
John Carpenter proved during the production of his 1983 movie, Christine, that cloning a 1958 Plymouth Fury is a piece of cake. He was forced to do so because the low production numbers meant genuine examples were scarce. The… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
When you look at this beautiful 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, it is hard to believe that almost sixteen years have passed since the company that created it ceased to exist. With no signs of a revival, preserving classics like… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
By the time the 8th generation of the Oldsmobile 88 arrived in 1977, the moniker was mostly serving as a fairly plush family car, especially in its sedan form. However, this was the good old days when automakers also… more»
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Daily Driver Sedan: 1990 Bentley Turbo R
The Bentley SZ-series sedan is one of those vehicles that either makes a ton of sense or is simply a ticking time bomb of issues. We’ll get into the arguments on both sides, but either way, a Turbo R… more»
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Patina Driver: 1967 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger in early 1966 as part of their “Dodge Rebellion” marketing campaign. It was a mid-size personal luxury car with fastback styling and bucket seats for all four passengers. The Charger was not a huge success… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX 455
Like the Plymouth GTX, the Oldsmobile Cutlass SX was an upscale muscle car. Based on the Cutlass Supreme, the SX was a special edition that could be equipped with a 455-cubic-inch V8. Because it didn’t have its own VIN,… more»
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Lady Driven Since ’93: 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
35 years ago was just 1991; it seems like it should be longer ago than that. I remember 1991. I was an adult in 1991. This 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz comes just 35 years after the first Eldorado in… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Serious Fins: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some readers may disagree, but I’ve always felt that the 1959 Cadillac almost defined the fins trend of the 1950s. I acknowledge that Virgil Exner accentuated the feature as part of his “Forward Look” philosophy. Still, there is something… more»
