The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is one of the most recognizable American cars of the postwar era. Designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, the T-Bird emphasized personal luxury over raw performance, and the result was a two-seat convertible that… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»
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Final Year Find: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba Survivor
The Chrysler Cordoba might be best known for its 1970s-era advertising campaign with Ricardo Montalbán, but this final-year 1983 example represents the last hurrah of Chrysler’s once-stylish personal luxury coupe. Found garage-stored since 1999 with just 56,915 miles, this… more»
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1996 Update: 36K-Mile 1994 Cadillac Eldorado
UPDATE – This is a strange one. This 1996 (?) Cadillac Eldorado is listed for sale again after it was featured last April here on Barn Finds. The weird part is that it was listed then as a 1994… more»
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Daily Driver Work Truck: 1974 Chevrolet LUV
I miss the era when automakers gave their vehicles actual names, even if they were a little strange. This 1974 Chevrolet LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) is a rebadged Isuzu Faster under the Chevy bowties and badges, and unless someone… more»
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Parked 21 Years: 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight was touted in 1965 marketing literature as “Oldsmobile’s proudest series”, and that’s saying something given the cars available from GM’s middle-management brand. The Ninety-Eight line offered a variety of models with two and four doors, including this… more»
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Freshly Painted Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Malibu-based Chevelle Super Sport was still at the top of the muscle car game in 1970. A hot new engine was added to the mix, a 454 cubic inch V8 that accounted for 14% of SS production that… more»
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Same Owner For 53 Years: 1969 Camaro Convertible
When the topic of a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1969 convertible, arises, the focus immediately shifts to SS, Z28, or aftermarket hot-rod models. That’s easy to determine; take a look at the enormous number that BF has… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
In the world of first-generation Broncos that haven’t been dolled up to cross a spotlighted auction stage, this one is bound to be a star, because it’s a solid 1973 model with all the right options, including a V8… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1938 Cadillac Series 65
Automotive restoration can be a rewarding hobby, but the world is rife with cars that have been relegated to restoration purgatory, perhaps never to return. Is there hope for a revival of this 1938 Cadillac Series 65? We here… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1947 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine
Few cars in 1947 conveyed an image of sheer wealth and privilege better than a Cadillac Series 75 Touring Sedan. Riding on a stately 136-inch wheelbase and carrying either five or seven passengers, the Cadillac was truly the “Standard… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1925 Essex Coach
Living in Michigan, I’m lucky enough to be within a couple-hours ride to some of the country’s finest car museums, including the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by a square-rigged car… more»
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Unrestored and Mostly Original 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
We featured an unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on Barn Finds yesterday, with many of our readers stating that they feel it should remain in as-is condition and just be preserved. Another mostly original Z/28 has also recently turned… more»
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with SP350 Crate Power!
With its bold styling, unmistakable T-top silhouette, and upgraded modern V8 under the hood, this 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is the perfect blend of late muscle car swagger and reliable performance. It’s being offered here on Barn Finds… more»
