Sedans

Reliable Weekly Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile 98

The Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s biggest and most luxurious car for more than 50 years (1949 to 1999). In 1970 alone, it was 225 inches long (124 in the wheelbase alone) and weighed nearly 4,400 pounds. The seller’s… more»

Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey

We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»

Slant-Six Survivor? 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge added the Swinger model to its Dart compact lineup in 1969 hopefully to inject some excitement into a rather ordinary car. The Swinger was only offered as a 2-door hardtop and could eventually be fitted with the potent… more»

Partial Restomod: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air

Throughout most of the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. That was until 1958 when the snappy Impala joined the line-up as a glitzy Bel Air. And by 1959, it was a series of its own, relegating… more»

1 of 2,570: 1971 Dodge Polara Brougham

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early… more»

Your Next Daily Driver? 1965 Rambler Classic 770

For years, American Motors published a comprehensive booklet comparing its products with the competition. It was called “X-Ray,” and various engineers, stylists, and executives introduced the new Ramblers with exhaustive comparative data that showed, more often that not, that… more»

1 of 1021? 1955 Studebaker President

In 1954, Studebaker and Packard joined forces in a merger designed to continue their relevance. It turned out not to be a match made in heaven and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. But in 1955, they maintained… more»

33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»

Packard V8: 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom

I’m instantly transported down to the white sand beaches of Florida with this Coral Pink 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan. It looks like it would be right at home in an old color brochure with people frolicking on the… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe

Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»

Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark

The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»

Fastest American Sedan? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T

UPDATE – This 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T is listed for sale again after it was featured just over a month ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on eBay and is still located in Lockport, New York. The… more»

BF Auction: 1951 Packard Patrician 400

Packard entered 1951 with a range of vehicles representing its first genuine post-war new models. The Patrician 400 Sedan was its “senior” offering, with the company finding homes for 9,001 of these classics during the first production year. The… more»

Runs and Drives! 1948 Packard Super Eight Sedan

Pity poor Packard. From its founding in 1899, it rose to prominence in the 1920s and ’30s making luxury cars for wealthy customers. But the Great Depression dealt it a near-fatal blow, and the rise of Ford and GM… more»

1 of 370: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project

The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were budget-minded muscle cars, with the latter being more successful sales-wise. Super Bee production lasted just four years (1968 to 1971) though the nameplate would… more»

23,900 Miles! 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe

No rust? No dents or dings? 23,900 miles? A two-door hardtop with a 400 V8? Those wheels, the color, the condition? Man, this 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe has to be one of the nicest ones on the planet in… more»

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