The Thunderbird was a 50-year fixture at Ford (1955 to 2005). Production covered 11 generations, with the first and last being similar (2-passenger vehicles). After a low point in sales (and quality) in the early 1980s, the T-Bird was… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both a station wagon and something the other guy won’t have, this 1997 Toyota Caldina could fit the bill. The Caldina (aka Toyota Karudina) was produced for the Japanese market, so it… more»
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42K Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
How is it possible that we’ve only seen one other 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was less than a year ago? They’re big cars, heavy cars, they use a… more»
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Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»
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Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina
The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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57K Miles? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba 360 V8
The seller of this Claret Red 1977 Chrysler Cordoba lists the mileage as being 57,391 miles, and any car or truck with fewer than 100,000 miles always gets the stink eye, as far as the comments go. It’s impossible… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1986 Buick Riviera
When a car is truly not exceptional, but it appears someone worked very hard at loving it, you tend to feel sorry for everyone involved. There were likely many different vehicles they could have bought over the years, but… more»
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Classy Colonnade: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
The Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as another competitor in the growing personal luxury car segment. For the next 20 years, it was one of America’s best-selling automobiles, reaching first place in 1977. The seller has a low mileage… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Buick Riviera
The presentation of this 1990 Buick Riviera is unsurprising. It has been garage-kept throughout its life, protecting it from the worst that Mother Nature could potentially throw at it. The odometer reading of 79,000 is below average, and it… more»
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Concours-Level Cruiser: 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II
It’s not often that a Rolls-Royce Corniche comes along that still presents the way this one does. Listed on eBay, this 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible is being described as a near-concours example, and based strictly on the seller’s… more»
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Junior Thunderbird: 1976 Ford Elite
The Ford Elite may have had an identity crisis during its brief 1974 to 1976 run. As a personal luxury car, it could have been sold just as easily as a Thunderbird, and buyers would have known what it… more»
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Dual-Quad 425: 1966 Buick Riviera GS
How do you follow up a classic? In Buick’s case, you unveil the second-generation Riviera. Led by stylist David Holls, Buick deftly created a car that was still distinctly and plainly a Riviera while looking completely different from its… more»
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Restored 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE 440
The Dodge Charger was one of the success stories of the 1960s. After a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Charger took off in 1968-70 when Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates were redesigned. More than 89,000 Chargers were produced in… more»
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Original 455: 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
This 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ isn’t perfect, but it is an extremely tidy, rust-free survivor. The ace up its sleeve could be the 455ci V8 under the hood, providing excellent performance by the standard of the period…. more»
