Oh, Chrysler, where have you gone? It seems the eternal question that is never answered, at least by the division’s current head honcho, an individual who seems to know how to talk endlessly in circles. A minivan now consisting… more»
Luxury Cars
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Highly Original: 1973 Buick Boattail Riviera
Ah, the Buick “Boattail” Rivieras. I was a 16-year-old car styling nerd when these were introduced in 1971 and I thought they looked terrific. These new Rivieras made a statement. They were unique, bold, and couldn’t be mistaken for… more»
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BF Auction: Barn Find 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
As Barn Finds readers, you may be aware that the 1973 cruising film American Graffiti was set in 1962 in Modesto, California (although it was filmed in Petaluma). I wore out my VHS copy as a young teenager in the early ’90s,… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III by Freestone & Webb
This 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, wearing elegant Freestone & Webb coachwork, has resurfaced, here on craigslist after over 40 years in storage and is now part of an estate sale in Los Gatos, California. Finished in black with burgundy… more»
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Barn Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
The seller refers to this 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday hardtop sedan as a barn find, and says it was stored for 35 years in a barn with a tarp over it to keep out rodents, which worked, but it… more»
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Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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29K Miles! 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
As elegant as can be in Sterling Blue, this ultra-low-mile 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham looks perfect parked outside this building, or house, or whatever this equally-elegant structure is. The crisp lines of this gorgeous Fleetwood Brougham can be seen… more»
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Luxurious Project: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
The third generation of the Cadillac Eldorado was a brief one, lasting only for the 1957-1958 year models. However, it was a beauty, and I’m partial to the ’58 with that more rounded rear section, which seemed to make… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawks
The first iteration of the Studebaker Hawk arrived in 1956, and no less than eight versions were around through 1964. The last edition (1962 to 1964) was the Gran Turismo Hawk, abbreviated to the GT Hawk, the most elegant… more»
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38k Miles: 1983 Cadillac Eldorado
A person (or thing) can coast a long way on image. By 1983, Cadillac had suffered from a couple years of powertrain misses such as the V8-6-4, the (not their fault) Diesels, and the HT-4100 aluminum V8. These engines… more»
1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor 81A Survivor Is Ready To Drive!
If you’ve been looking for a prewar survivor with loads of personality and a name to match, this 1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor—affectionately called “Mabel”—might be your perfect match. Now available here on Barn Finds and located in Killingworth, Connecticut,… more»
Supercharged V8! 2001 Jaguar XKR Convertible
If you’ve been dreaming of a refined grand tourer that blends old-world luxury with modern muscle, this might be just the car you’ve been waiting for. Available here on Barn Finds Auctions and located in Guilford, Connecticut, this sleek… more»
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Almost Too Cheap? 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
Taupe is the color most of us think is on the car clogging the left lane all the time. I’m counting at least 25 Taupe-related colors available on the 1984 through 1992 Lincoln Mark VII, according to this website…. more»
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Original 455 HO: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
Some classics fail to ignite passion, while others perfectly combine looks, luxury, and performance in a blend that forces people to stop and take a close look. That is the story behind this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ…. more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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Estate Find Restomod: 1970 Studebaker Avanti II
It’s hard to be a fan of classic cars and not find yourself rooting for the Avanti. A story that seemingly makes no sense – especially in today’s environment of hostile takeovers by private equity firms that gut good… more»
