The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”. The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»
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Top-Down Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Introduced in 1957, the Bonneville usually served as the Pontiac brand’s top-of-the-line car through the balance of the 20th Century. Riding on a wheelbase longer than the more pedestrian Catalina, the cars got a major facelift in 1963. As… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have emerged from deceased estates. This 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman continues that trend and is an unmolested survivor. It has a few flaws and imperfections, but… more»
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1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»
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Muscle Meets Luxury: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. It was an upscale Impala designed to compete with the new Ford LTD, a snappy version of the Galaxie 500. Both cars sold extremely well and would be a part of the automotive… more»
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Big Survivor: 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis 460 V8
At just over 19 feet in length, this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis two-door hardtop looks like it could have six doors rather than just two. Those are very heavy doors but they must not be as uncommon as I… more»
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Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental
The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»
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One Family Owned for 80 Years! 1934 Packard Eight Five Passenger Sedan
After enjoying many years as a luxury carmaker catering to the wealthiest echelon of American society, Packard fell on hard times during the Great Depression. Other makers were suffering too, but Packard’s singular focus on one market niche hurt… more»
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Unusual Background: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although the Pontiac Grand Prix experienced some declining sales during the second generation of production, that all changed when the redesigned 1969 model saw 112,486 units roll off the assembly line, a nearly 3/4 increase over the previous year’s… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 V8
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70…. more»
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Mellow Yellow: 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Boy, you could call this big 1964 Buick Wildcat “Old Yeller”! The very ouvert finish, which appears to be Sunburst is even more pronounced by this Wildcat’s outsized 219″ stretch riding on a 123″ wheelbase – just the length… more»
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46k Cream Puff! 1993 Cadillac Seville
Having touted front wheel drive as a luxury feature since launching its 1967 Eldorado, Cadillac hit a home run with the fourth-generation (1992 to 1997) Seville. This 1993 Cadillac Seville in Warsaw, New York shows only about 46,000 miles,… more»
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V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»
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Partially-Finished Project: 1941 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan
If you’re interested in the rise and fall of the Packard Motor Car Company, there are several good books available with true scholastic discussions of how that august nameplate ended up on a Studebaker body in the end. Some… more»
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One Owner Turbodiesel: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
The premise of buying a car that has been looked after by one owner since new adds enormous appeal to any vintage car. In fact, it can transform an otherwise ordinary car into something special, and that’s certainly the… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
We’ve recently seen a few stunning low-mile classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo continues that trend. It presents superbly, which is unsurprising considering it has a genuine 33,000 miles showing on its… more»
