This is one for Scotty G’s “Good Buy or Goodbye” series. The eighth-generation Eldorado was downsized by 20-inches over the previous model and it was 1,100 pounds lighter, yet they were still luxurious, smooth, and quiet, all things that… more»
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Missionary-Owned: 1974 Buick Apollo
An actual car name consisting of letters, what a concept! Consonants and vowels mixed together forming actual, sensical words as car names. I love this era as much as I disdain the current era of Xs and numbers thrown… more»
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White with Red: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
When it comes to Trans Ams, it’s sometimes difficult to get excited about a car we’re accustomed to seeing on these pages. However, when a sharp example like this 1979 model pops up with a color combination we don’t… more»
31k Mile Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Reader Jeff W and his brother took this Monte Carlo in on trade back in 1983 at his family-run GM dealership in North Dakota. Given its low mileage and great condition, they decided to put it in their family’s… more»
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One Year Only 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
You’ll have to bear with me on the photo quality here, I’m not quite sure what happened but they’re incredibly grainy in the Craigslist ad for this 1955 Studebaker President Speedster. Yes, this is a one-year-only 1955 Studebaker President… more»
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Low Mileage Manual: 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28
If I was going to buy a Camaro to hold onto as a future investment, there’s a good chance an example like this 1986 Z28 5-speed is the model I’d seek out. These are a dime a dozen with… more»
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Gentleman’s Turbo: 1986 Mercury Cougar XR7
When it comes to sleeper coupes of the 80s, the Mercury Cougar XR7 is sadly overlooked. Featuring the same turbocharged powerplant as the more sporting Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, the Cougar was the choice for drivers seeking a more cosseted… more»
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JDM by Blazer: Lifted 1988 Honda Prelude
When Honda came out with four-wheel steering in its third-generation Prelude, that seemed like a notable engineering achievement. However, it didn’t exactly become a must-have feature like modern airbags and navigation systems. This 1988 Honda Prelude is affectionately known… more»
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Barn Find Twin Cam: 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega
The Chevy Cosworth Vega now has new relevance for yours truly, as it shares a key ingredient with the junkyard-find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth I’ve been writing about: the presence of a Cosworth-designed cylinder head, engineered for higher/better performance…. more»
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Easy Restoration: 1954 Buick Super 2-Door Hardtop
This 1954 Buick has been owned by the same family since new and has been parked in a barn since 1995. It is a solid car that would make a great restoration project, and apart from the missing hubcaps,… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 door Landau
Barnfinds recently features a 1968 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Landau. According to comments, some of you liked it but said you preferred the 4 door model with suicide doors. Well, here it is. This 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 Door Landau is for… more»
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Another One! 1957 Imperial Ghia Limousine
Barn Finds reader Ikey H. was kind enough to send in another Imperial Ghia Limousine, but this one is older and somewhat rougher than the beautiful 1963 model that Adam did such a great job of writing up recently. It… more»
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Admired by Ford: 1910 Hupmobile Runabout
Henry Ford was not a man that tended to heap praise upon his opposition, but when reflecting upon his first look at the 1909 Hupmobile Type 20 he said, “I recall looking at Bobby Hupp’s roadster at the first… more»
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Short and Wide: 1960 International B-100
The exact opposite of me, this short and wide 1960 International B-100 looks like a great truck. It can be found here on eBay with an unmet opening bid price of $5,500. It’s located in Carmen, Oklahoma and it… more»
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Bargain Basement Project: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a cheap and solid Corvette for a project can be a bit difficult, but this 1978 Corvette seems to show some real promise. Sold with a clear title, the owner has set a BIN price of $1,500 but… more»
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Solid as a Rock: 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Beneath that faded and ruined paintwork lies a car of gold. This Pontiac Le Mans doesn’t make a great first impression, but it is a car that is solid, with very little rust to deal with. It will need… more»
