The 1976 revival of the Biarritz trim package for Cadillac’s Eldorado established a luxury niche not seen since the 1960s, and then only on Cadillac’s wildly expensive convertible. Loaded with power accessories, classy cosmetics, and comfort options, the Biarritz… more»
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Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
400-Equipped: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
It is fair to say that by 1980, cars that had previously been performance icons were shadows of their former selves. Compliance with safety regulations added weight, while tighter emission regulations left many previously potent V8s able to do… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed
While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks. Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Preserve or Project? 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes, a seller can throw potential buyers a curve ball when listing a classic for sale. Such is the case with this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It is a solid survivor that could serve immediately as a practical daily… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis Station Wagon
Some people seek the versatility of a vehicle that will seat more than five people, but an SUV doesn’t tick the boxes for them. Therefore, a Station Wagon is the most appropriate choice. That will undoubtedly make this 1976… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1-of-400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
El Dorado was a mythical city of gold that prompted numerous parties to conduct searches to prove its existence. It has never been found, although this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham could be considered automotive gold. The company only produced… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
200-mile EFI 5.0 – 1967 Ford Mustang
After dreaming about building this 1967 Ford Mustang into a classic pony car powered by a modern fuel-injected V8 since last century, the owner of this Ulster Park, New York fastback offers the unfinished project for sale. A new… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Breezeway Cheap Wheels! 1963 Mercury Monterey
The “Breezeway” was something of a styling gimmick and novelty on certain FOMOCO products in the 1950s and 1960s (but not on the Fords). It was a slanted reverse rear window that was retractable at the touch of a… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1 of 732: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Seldom Seen Safari: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
GM’s “Colonnade” intermediates (Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac LeMans, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Buick Century produced from ’73 through ’77) elicit all kinds of comments, both positive and negative and I’m surprised that the positives usually outweigh the negatives. Regardless, a Colonnade… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Buick Riviera GS
There’s no denying that the “Boattail” Riviera, Buick’s halo offering from 1971 to 1973, is polarizing. It is, however, better to be remembered for being polarizing than forgotten for being bland, and indeed the Boattail has taken off in… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Buy One, Get Two! Pair of 1971 Ford Mustangs
The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Faded Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am continued throughout the late seventies, with sales peaking at 116,535 units produced for the 1979 model year. The design looked mean and muscular no matter what color the exterior was painted in,… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Jolly Green Giant: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V With 27k Original Miles
Some paint and trim combinations are ageless, while others are very much of their time. The latter is probably true for this 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V. In a modern market dominated by White exteriors and varying shades of… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Factory Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop
Some classics that appear on our desks at Barn Finds are so staggeringly beautiful that we struggle to know where to start. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop, although its amazing presentation is no… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Black Wrapped: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
I have long admired AMC because it marched to the beat of a different drummer when the question of styling was considered. Cars like the Matador and Pacer continue to divide opinions decades after the last cars rolled off… more»
