The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»
Luxury Cars
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Black Beauty! 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The mid seventies were a tough time for automakers. High fuel prices, ever more stringent smog controls, NHTSA safety regs. out the wazoo, and the ascendent Rising Sun auto industry put the Detroit three and a half in a… more»
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More Cheap Wheels: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
Needing a smaller, more fuel-efficient luxury car to compete with the Cadillac Seville, Lincoln rolled out the Versailles in 1977. But the Versailles’ roots as a rebadged Ford Granada backfired, and sales never reached the level of the Seville’s…. more»
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1 of 2,759! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto was one of the longest-running U.S. automobile nameplates (dating to 1928). But by the late 1950s, it had become clear that Chrysler had one too many brands to peddle. With demand shrinking at a similar pace as the… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1969 Mercury Marauder
The Mercury Marauder was positioned as a personal luxury car, but it was also known for being a high performer, with even the base 390 engine cranking out 265 horsepower. Also standard was a manual transmission, yet few of… more»
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V12 Coupe Project: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C
One of the classiest rides you can find for under $20,000 is the two-door Jaguar XJ12C, a pillar-less coupe that combines the best features of the XJ6 design with limited production and V12 power. It’s one of those rare… more»
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T-Top T-Bird! 1979 Ford Thunderbird
I miss T-Tops, even with that annoying watery drizzle on rainy days coming into the interior when the doors were opened, yet acting as a reminder of how cool you were on sunny afternoons. Sometimes called a T-Bar roof,… more»
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Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies. While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»
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Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project
Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
The 1969 Cadillac de Ville received some fresh styling details that made it present more like an Eldorado than before, such as new front fenders and extended quarters, making an already massive car appear even longer. These were quite… more»
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Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth GTX
While this 1969 Plymouth GTX could easily create some interest in the Mopar community, it might also catch the eyes of horticulture fans, as this one’s been sitting long enough for a large amount of foliage to develop on… more»
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Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»
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38k-Mile Muscle Sedan: 2004 Mercury Marauder
First introduced as a 1963 model, the Marauder was an on-again, off-again offering at Mercury, which included a more than three-decade hiatus when the moniker was used for the last time in 2003-2004. The third and final generation cars… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1991 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The Maserati Biturbo is simultaneously instantly recognizable and somewhat infamous among enthusiasts. However, the reputation that proceeds it may not be entirely deserved, as many of these turbocharged coupes (and convertibles) were abused by owners who didn’t know what… more»
