While early nineties Cadillac Sedan DeVilles were not as big as they used to be, they were 202.6 inches long with a 113.8-inch wheelbase, a much more manageable size. There would be arguments over whether cars from this era… more»
American Classic Cars
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Express Mail: Twin-Engined Postal Jeep
File this in the “I didn’t know it existed but now desperately want it” department: this custom 1983 Jeep mail truck features twin small block Chevy motors paired to a TH-400 automatic and Jeep rear end, all while maintaining… more»
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Build Your Own Rally Car: 1989 Merkur XR4ti
If you’ve ever wanted to go rallying, now’s your chance with this rally-prepped 1989 Merkur XR4ti that the seller claims comes with loads of spare Cosworth parts and other upgrades. As the above photo shows, he’s apparently getting out… more»
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Great Condition: 1979 GMC Caballero
Everyone knows that most GMC products are Chevrolets with different grilles. I believe that GMC is currently trying to move their products a little more upmarket from a Chevrolet though. In 1979, GMC didn’t even bother to change the… more»
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Prairie Style: 1953 Mercury M-350
If you’re a Barnfinds regular you’ll quickly note this Mercury pickup is another in a succession of trucks we’ve featured over the past few months offered by a seller located in Sweet Grass, Montana. Recent Barn Finds posts have been written by Adam, Brian,… more»
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Family Collection Sell-Off: Classics in Florida
We recently received a tip about a collection clean-out in Florida, apparently listed by a private family that comes across as mildly cantankerous in the craigslist description. It’s too bad they won’t do silly things like “answer emails” or… more»
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Hidden Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
A Q-Ship is a heavily disguised naval ship that hides concealed weapons. If there is such a thing as a Q-Car, then this 1970 Chevelle is probably pretty close. Under that “Plain Jane” exterior lies a big-block engine that… more»
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Solid Frame: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
When you consider cars from the 1950s, the cars that gave us the fins, standing like a giant before all is the 1959 Cadillac. Those enormous fins and bullet tail-lights were never designed to blend in. They were designed… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
At 231 inches long, other than limousines, this has to be one of the longest Chryslers ever produced. When Chrysler discontinued the Imperial in 1975, they wisely took the old Imperial body style and made it the New Yorker,… more»
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Ultimate Luxury: 1956 Lincoln Continental
The owner refers to this car as a Lincoln Continental, but it is actually a Continental Mark II. Regardless of that, we have seen a few project grade Mark IIs come through in recent times, and this particular car… more»
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Same Family Since ’71: 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra!
This one has to be one of the best “out of the woodwork” stories so far this year (okay, so it’s only January, but still!) This 1965 289 Cobra was purchased from a Ford dealer on July 4, 1971,… more»
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From Limousine To Wrecker: 1929 Packard 645
If cars could talk, I would pull up a chair beside this one and listen. In the late ’20s to early ’30s this car was among the elite probably making regular trips from Long Island into the city. Luxury… more»
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New Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88
In the mid-sixties, it was pretty much the bigger the better. Intermediate and compact cars were available by then, so there was no reason to not make the big cars even bigger. In 1965, Oldsmobile “tested the waters” with… more»
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Restoration Project: 1972 Buick GS Convertible
One would think when trying to sell a car, one would try list as much information that they can. There isn’t much in this listing for a 1972 Buick GS convertible. It has a buy it now price of… more»
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One Owner 1969 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
Depending on what price this car ends up at, this 1969 Pontiac Catalina Ventura is a great car to end up with and have something from a brand that no longer exists. Currently, the price sits at $325 and… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Studebaker Champion Deluxe Starlight Coupe
When Studebaker debuted the fully redesigned Champion in 1947, it made one heck of a splash. The styling was unlike anything else on the road, there were plenty of jokes about whether the car was coming or going with… more»
