Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its portfolio in 1966. The Tornado was based on the Buick Riviera, which arrived three years earlier, but with one important distinction: front-wheel-drive. The Riviera used rear-wheel drive, like everything else built… more»
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Gold Standard: 1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
I believe this beautiful color is Almond Gold Firemist, and it’s perfect for the Standard of the World, or the gold standard, or anything in between. Having grown up with vinyl tops on our vehicles, it’s nice to see… more»
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Neighbor’s Mother’s Car: 1987 Cadillac Cimarron
The seller has this Glacier Blue Cadillac Cimarron, easily one of the most-favorite and popular cars here on Barn Finds (Hello? Is this thing on?), listed as a 1983 model year. The grille is clearly from the 1987+ update… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Summer might be drawing to an end, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of opportunities to hit the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. If affordability forms part of the equation, this 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
Up for auction is this 1977 K5 Blazer Cheyenne with a 350ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and 4WD transfer case. Some say that the car you drive says a lot about you. If that’s true, then the original owner… more»
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Cool Older Restoration: 1969 Mercury Comet
Here’s a first on BF, a 1969 Mercury Comet. I’ll admit that I haven’t given what’s usually considered an economy compact car with a cool name a whole lot of thought, and was probably unaware (clueless?) that the space… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
The XJ-chassis Jeep Cherokee is an enthusiast darling, and in recent years, top-shelf examples have evolved from simply being charming beaters to vehicles with a decent price tag to the right buyer. Lately, the Cherokee seems to be hanging… more»
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Groovy Survivor: 1976 Dodge B200 Custom Van
Finding a true 1970s van that hasn’t been gutted, rodded, or endlessly repainted is getting tougher every year, but this 1976 Dodge B200 Camper Van is the real deal. Listed here on eBay with a clean title and just… more»
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Indoor Storage Find: 1975 Ford Elite
Made for three model years, 1974, 1975, and 1976 – technically, only two model years, as the 1974 Elite was under the Gran Torino halo and was called Gran Torino Elite – these are interesting cars. I can’t remember… more»
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No Body Rust: 1978 Dodge Monaco 360 V8
We’ve only seen four 1978 Dodge Monacos here on Barn Finds over the years; that’s hard to believe. Even harder to believe, only one of them was a two-door like this example shown here on craigslist in the East… more»
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Pristine 25k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
Like red? Then this 1987 C4 Corvette coupe is worth a look: it’s Bright Red over Red, the intense color relieved slightly by its black steering wheel and black dash/console. It has traveled only 25,600 miles since new, and… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner ended its run in 1975 as a B-bodied mid-size muscle car. It was a one-year-only design, though Plymouth would attempt a Volare comeback (in name only) a couple of years later. This beauty was in… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron
It’s simmering Cimarron summer here on Barn Finds! This is another one in the series of unusual rebadged economy cars meant to drive young buyers into Cadillac showrooms. It didn’t really work, but at least I think they’re fun… more»
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Lemon Twist Driver: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
Up for grabs here on eBay is a well-optioned and driver-ready 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 finished in its factory-correct Lemon Twist yellow. This high-impact Mopar is currently located in Logan, Utah, and features a black bucket-seat interior, a 340… more»
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Drives Great: 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
I’m wondering, just wondering if FoMoCo’s Panther platform cars will come into their own in a collector sort of way. There were zillions produced, with many still plying the highways and byways of America. High mileage? So what, 200,000… more»
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Pristine Pickup: 1991 Chevrolet S10
There are enthusiasts for every type of car or truck you can imagine. Pickup truck collectors tend to skew towards older, more classic models, but every now and again you find someone who digs the modern stuff. This isn’t… more»
