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»
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Estate Find: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Pucci Edition
Although Lincoln didn’t create the concept, it became adept at producing vehicles associated with prominent and influential fashion designers. This 1981 Continental Mark VI is a perfect example of that thinking, with the first owner ticking the box beside… more»
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Big Bold Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
I may be in the extreme minority here, but I really like the unusual design of the second-generation Olds Toronado. That “face” that only a mother could love, the size, the weight, the colors, the landing strip hood. They… more»
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Twin H-Power: 1951 Hudson Hornet
When we begin to assess some of the marques that have long passed into automotive history, some deserved greater success than they ultimately achieved. One such brand is Hudson, which broke new ground when it introduced its “step-down” design… more»
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Good Project Bones? 1970 Buick Riviera GS
When considering Buick’s vaunted Riviera, I believe the second gen (’66-’70) is my favorite, except for today’s subject, the bookend ’70 edition. The sleek Bill Mitchell light, airy, fleet-of-foot styling is still present, but the fender skirts just kill… more»
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Solid Southern Car: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Of all the great controversies in the motoring world, one of the most incendiary is the fender skirt. Some cars came with them from the factory floor, other cars were subjected to the whims of their owners; either way,… more»
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Barn Find Big Body: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
Here’s a blue-on-blue bruiser that’s been napping for the last quarter-century. Listed as a barn find with just over 78,000 miles, this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has emerged from long-term storage and is now looking for a new home. With… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Project
In 1964, Ford introduced what would become the last generation of unibody Thunderbirds until 1980, and the public responded by buying 92,465 of them, an increase of almost 30,000 units over the previous model year. Although it was based… more»
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Modern Barn Find: 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn With Just 9k Miles
Here’s something you don’t stumble across every day—a genuine “barn find” from the modern luxury era. This 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has just 9,000 original miles on the odometer and is being offered with the magic words: “make offer… more»
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Make An Offer: 1965 Daimler V8 2.5
Daimler is Britain’s oldest automotive manufacturer and was once one of the country’s premier brands. They were even the official automobile of choice for the British Royal Family. These days, many of you may not be aware that the… more»
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Bucket Seat Model: 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
I’ve reviewed thousands of cars (and even more listings), but I still learn something every day. A case in point is this fine-looking 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. It’s actually a “Custom” Sports Coupe as opposed to a Holiday… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
At its heyday in the late 1990s, the Aurora was the flagship of the Oldsmobile organization. But a redesign in 2001 didn’t sell well once word got out that General Motors would soon mothball the entire division. This ’01… more»
