Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»
Sedans
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Six Years Later: 1984 AMC Eagle 4WD Sedan
We’ve only seen a couple of 1984 AMC Eagles here on Barn Finds over the years, and one that may be this exact car, written by our own Adam Clarke back when the world seemed somewhat sane (2019). And,… more»
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340-Equipped: 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
While some enthusiasts prefer their classics original and unmolested, others are irresistibly drawn to a well-executed custom. If you fall into that category, you may find this 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp difficult to ignore. From its sparkling paint to… more»
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All-Original 1953 Buick Special Riviera
Twenty years ago this September, I saw a ’53 Buick Special Riviera for sale in the newspaper classifieds (remember those?). I knew the car and had been ogling it as it sat in its owner’s driveway for about two… more»
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Garage Find: 1978 AMC Matador Sedan With Barcelona Package
The AMC Matador, perhaps best known as Reed and Malloy’s black-and-white in the final three seasons of Adam-12, presented its protruding proboscis to the marketplace for the final time in 1978, and that marketplace reacted by buying 4,824 sedans, 3,746… more»
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Survivor: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron Four Door Sedan
The Cadillac Cimarron is one of the many paradoxes automobile enthusiasts have had to put up with over the years. Until the mid 1980s, GM had carefully managed its luxury brand, keeping it exclusive. But the oil crisis in… more»
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52k One Owner Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
It was way back in ’61 when Chevrolet introduced the first Impala SS, which carried on through the rest of the sixties decade, but was then absent from the lineup for the next 25 years. When the Impala Super… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»
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Original Owner: 1977 Cadillac Seville
One of the more incredible things about old luxury cars is that they, like the lowliest econobox, are not immune from being abandoned in someone’s garage. The listing for this 1977 Cadillac Seville indicates it is a one-owner car… more»
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Barn Find Diesel: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 D
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is the sort of car that becomes like a family member: even when it’s old and kind of annoying, you still want to keep it around (I kid, I kid – family members are never annoying.)… more»
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Garage Find! 1985 Ford Merkur XR4Ti
Merkur fans, we know you’re out there. Thousands of posts on the Merkur Club of America forum prove it. So come hither: we have a survivor-quality, 1985 Ford Merkur XR4Ti listed here on facebook Marketplace for only $1500. Located… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Some enthusiasts will avoid tackling an unfinished project build, fearing that the work already performed may hide some nasty secrets. However, that isn’t the case with this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. The owner commenced a frame-off restoration, and with… more»
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Rare Golf Yellow Paint: 1979 BMW 320i
The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series lives in a space where it’s not entirely valuable, but it also occasionally ticks the right boxes and you’ll see one sail to a surprising price in a live auction. Over the years, the market… more»
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Big-Block Colonnade: 1974 Buick Century Regal
At the risk of sounding as if I have too much time to daydream, I will admit to allowing myself room for thought exercises such as this: “Aaron, what is your favorite car from the GM Colonnade era?” (The… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1976 AMC Pacer
What do the Ford Pinto and AMC’s Gremlin and Pacer have in common? All of these cars spent years as the butt of some often cruel jokes before finding a dedicated following in the classic community. Time has taken… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1973 BMW Bavaria E3
Sedans may not be the sexiest cars around, but there’s a lot to be said for a four-door with four speeds. The BMW Bavaria is a classic Autobahn cruise missile that combines the torquey power of an overbuilt inline-six… more»
