Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»
Luxury Cars
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Same Owner 44 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, and Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. It rode on the same platform as Pontiac’s Grand Prix but also had a lot of visual cues… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Although manufacturers focused on smaller and more efficient models during the 1970s, it was still possible to buy what is often referred to as a Land Yacht at the end of the decade. This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car… more»
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11k Mile: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
There are 2 days remaining in the auction for this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car is listed for sale here on eBay and after 13 bids the auction has reached $16,000. That is pretty good for the seller… more»
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan
Either Medium Canyon Red or Midnight Canyon Red, this 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan is striking in white over red over red. It’s a little dirty and would have been nice to see at least washed, if… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC
Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»
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Driveway Find: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
One of the harder aspects of the car hobby to wrestle with is when you have a car or part that you desperately want to sell but cannot find a buyer for. The Mercedes-Benz R107 is a terrific example… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera
I have never had trouble picking a favorite American classic from every post-war decade…except for the 1960s. That isn’t because there were no good cars: It was because I feel spoiled for choice. I love the purity of the… more»
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6 Series Project: 1977 BMW 630 CSi
You so rarely see sellers anymore who actually want the best for their project car. It’s not hard to see why – as prices have gone up, who cares? Just unload it as quickly as possible. This seller seems… more»
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Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»
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No Reserve: LT1-Powered 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, was personally responsible for making our roads a little more beautiful. To recap, he was the lead designer of not only the XK120 but also the original XJ6, seen here in its… more»
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Coach Builders Conversion: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
Another car from The Patina Collective in Florida is up for grabs, and it’s also a C126-chassis model. A few days ago, we profiled a 500SEC widebody here on Barn Finds and highlighted how the seller has amassed a… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible demonstrates that we can come pretty close. It offers a luxurious motoring experience with the top raised, but the exhilaration of wind-in-the-hair motoring… more»
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Parked for 46 Years: 1959 Mercedes 220S Coupe
Cool roof line! Yeah, but there’s a bit more to this 1959 Mercedes 220S than attractive lines. It’s definitely rough around the edges, but this Benz is one to examine! Found in Riverside, California, this project Mercedes is available… more»
