We rarely see a top-of-the-line 1963 Imperial LeBaron here on Barn Finds because so few were made – only 1,537. Back in 1963, Cadillac was still the king of American luxury motor cars by a long shot (163,174 units),… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic
During the late-seventies, the downsizing of automobiles played a pivotal role in the quest for better fuel economy, with both the Chevrolet Impala and Caprice getting a mass reduction for the ‘77 models. However, the Chevelle soldiered on for… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
UPDATE – The winner couldn’t complete the transaction, so we have offered to rerun this auction! Be sure to take another look and bid. This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is admittedly in rough shape, but it is one of the… more»
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A Trio of Projects: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»
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Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The 1984 Hurst/Olds was the last of its kind. Oldsmobile collaborated with Dr. Hurst nine times since 1968 to build a Hurst edition Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was a sharp car and was very similar to the prior year offering… more»
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135 Mile Mustang-Based 2004 Avanti II
Fans of Studebaker will remember the short life of the Avanti, the personal luxury car of 1963 and 1964. The end came quickly for the Avanti when Studebaker ceased auto production in the U.S. But the Avanti was revived… more»
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Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan
As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»
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It Is Like New! 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
At 228.5 inches in length, riding on a 130-inch wheelbase, and tipping the scales at 5,000 lbs. qualifies this 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille as a true whammer-jammer – this is a lot of car! Looking oh-so early ’70s in… more»
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16k Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Seville
It’s not unusual at Barn Finds for us to run across decades-old autos that appear to still be in amazing condition, yet some of the sellers frequently provide little or no background information as to why their offering remains… more»
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1948 Lincoln Continental Out of Long Slumber
This is a very long-term storage 1948 Lincoln Continental with V-12 power that looks like a relatively easy restoration. The car is in Rockford, Illinois, with a $15,000 asking price. The seller says that was the appraised value. What… more»
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True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»
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23K-Miles! 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The seller of this 1979 Lincoln Mark V nails it when they say that it’s “gorgeous”, there’s no doubt about that. They also say it’s in “excellent driver-quality condition”, even better. Perfect trailer queens are nice for car shows,… more»
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NASCAR Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Homologate isn’t likely one of those words that comes up all that often at most dinner tables, but put a group of NASCAR fans together and they’ll probably all know what you’re talking about. In a nutshell, a certain… more»
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Flame Orange Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as an upscale version of the GM division’s mid-size car. The automobile developed quite a following over time and would ultimately become the best-selling vehicle in its field. The second generation was… more»
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4-Speed Manual! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1970, the latest entry in the “personal luxury car” segment. It borrowed its platform from the Pontiac Grand Prix and shared a few styling cues with the mid-size Chevelle Malibu. Because… more»
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1934 Mercedes 500K The Classic Factory Replica
As one of the more beautiful cars of the 1930s, it’s easy to see why the styling of the Mercedes-Benz 500K has been copied so many times. The Classic Factory, operated by H.T. and Diana Price during the 1980s… more»
