The Dodge Charger made a significant sales comeback in 1973, gaining 58% more customers than in 1972. Much of that was due to the Charger SE (Special Edition), whose production figures had nearly tripled. The seller has a sweet… more»
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Rebuilt V8 Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille is one of the most storied nameplates in Detroit automobile history, adorning Cadillac cars from 1949 to 2005. Styling began to reach excesses with the 1957-58 models, new from the ground up and sprouting tailfins that would… more»
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Only 531 Built: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Most of us here on Barn Finds treat car collecting as a hobby and not a business, but it still gives you a warm feeling to think that you might break even or even – gasp – make money on a… more»
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Rare Aerocoupe: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
The Grand Prix 2+2 (aka Aerocoupe) was a limited production Pontiac that was intended to help race teams better compete in NASCAR. The cars needed aerodynamic help as Ford was cleaning their clocks on superspeedways. The results weren’t all… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1973 BMW Bavaria E3
Sedans may not be the sexiest cars around, but there’s a lot to be said for a four-door with four speeds. The BMW Bavaria is a classic Autobahn cruise missile that combines the torquey power of an overbuilt inline-six… more»
BF Exclusive: 1962 Chrysler 300
Chrysler made some bold moves as an organization in 1962. Some didn’t work out that well in hindsight, such as shrinking the full-size Plymouths and Dodges (although the long-running B-Body did emerge from the downsizing as a popular intermediate);… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was a somewhat unusual car from the beginning, but it’s hard to beat the third-generation examples for being over the top in outside appearance. Beginning in 1971, the Riviera received a redesign featuring a large fastback… more»
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Two Full Classics for $25K: 1937 and 1939 Lincoln Model Ks
While Facebook Marketplace is considered by many to be a breeding ground for junk peddlers and scam artists, every once in a while you find a gem or two. Perhaps the most amazing classic car deal of the year… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»
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Just 34 Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
In 1974, Chevrolet retired the Chevelle Super Sport and replaced it (more or less) with the Laguna S-3. Production numbers were somewhat low (less than 33,000 copies in three years), so an S-3 is harder to come across than… more»
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Parked In 1989: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
If I go first, there are several things I’m guessing my wife would probably dispose of right away, with my Nixie clock, drawers of tools, and shelf of old vinyl record albums immediately coming to mind. However, there’s been… more»
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Three Row Wagon: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
The introduction of the Chrysler minivan created a hot new segment in the automotive industry in 1984, and one that would cut into consumer demand for the tried-and-true station wagon. However, even with fresh competition on the market, wagons… more»
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1-of-602: 1959 DeSoto Adventurer
Occasionally, cars appear on our desks at Barn Finds that are so stunning that identifying their greatest attribute is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1959 DeSoto Adventurer. From its stunning exterior to its well-appointed interior and… more»
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One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»
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Chevy Powered! 1966 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
The Parisienne was a Pontiac built in Canada, utilizing a Chevrolet drivetrain. It was akin to the U.S. Catalina, and the Grande Parisienne was modeled after the Bonneville (or was it the Grand Prix?). The seller’s beauty is from… more»
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Luxury Project: 1956 Continental Mark II
The Continental Mark II was an exercise in excellence by the Ford Motor Company with a stated aim of producing the world’s best luxury car. The company certainly left no stone unturned in its quest for perfection, but the… more»
