Usually, when we run across a “roller,” the whole package needs a lot of work. Not so in the case of this 1970 Chrysler Newport, which looks quite tidy except for the hole in the engine compartment. Apparently, the… more»
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One Owner: 1981 BMW 320i
Like a dog paddling in a pond, BMW’s three-series was steady on top, with a lot going on underneath. The sporty sedan theme perfected by the 2002 persisted, but the car’s entire demeanor was refined. The styling remained boxy,… more»
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Update: 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham
UPDATE – This 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham sedan is listed for sale again, almost a year after it was featured back on December 23, 2024. It’s posted here on craigslist in Tomah, Wisconsin, with a cheaper asking price… more»
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Original 361: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Chrysler spread some fantastic engines across its various marques, and Plymouth was no exception. This 1963 Belvedere features a 361ci V8 under the hood, promising excellent performance. However, that is just the start of the story, because the seller… more»
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Numbers-Matching Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s full-size automobiles were in the last of a four-year design cycle in 1964. The crisp styling of the ‘63s was replaced by a boxier, slab-sided look, but models like the Impala continued to sell well over similar products… more»
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Grandma’s Special: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The Grand Marquis was launched as the top trim level of Mercury’s Marquis nameplate in 1975. And “grand” it was, with a choice of big V8s paired to a three-speed automatic, “Twin Comfort Lounge Seats”, deep pile carpet extending… more»
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22″ Hoops! 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The sun was setting on GM’s rear-wheel-drive intermediates (G-body) cars in ’88. It was down to just two, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the Oldsmobile Cutlass, such as today’s topic, a Cutlass Supreme Classic. For Oldsmobile, it had been… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S
Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»
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Drives Like New: 1942 Buick Special Sedanet
Given that Buick’s 1942 model year began in October 1941 and ended in February 1942, it may come as no surprise that fewer than 100,000 of them were sold, and of those, a mere 5,981 were Model 48S Special… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Looking for all the world like a cross between a muscle car and a personal luxury coupe is this beautiful “Martinique Bronze” 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix. The craigslist seller from Orlando, Florida, says that this is a numbers-matching, 80,000-mile… more»
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Original Nailhead: 1955 Buick Century Riviera
Purchasing a classic that you can enjoy immediately and potentially restore at your leisure is an attractive proposition, and this 1955 Buick Century Riviera presents just such an opportunity. The Buick features a few subtle and practical upgrades, but… more»
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Malibu Roller Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
General Motors unveiled four mid-size cars in 1964, perhaps in response to FOMOCO and Chrysler going that route two years earlier. Chevrolet’s entry was the Chevelle, which had similar proportions to the 1957 Bel Air (the full-size Chevies had… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1967 Jaguar S-Type
Up for grabs here on Craigslist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is this classic 1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 sports sedan in very tidy condition. The car has only 59,140 miles on the odometer, and $19,500 is being asked. Thanks to Mitchell… more»
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Welcome Upgrades: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
I’ve always believed that high-end drivers offer enthusiasts a potentially more satisfying ownership experience than pristine classics. I am not belittling perfection, but cars like this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air can be driven without the thought that one errant… more»
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Needs Some TLC: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
Whatever you think about American Motors as an automaker, you have to give it to them—they were excellent namemakers. Look at this list of evocative model names: Javelin, Matador, Ambassador, Gremlin, Hornet, and Rebel. In reality, the Rebel wasn’t… more»
