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Best Interior Ever? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Just to get it over with right away, I wish the seller had washed this 1977 Chrysler Cordoba before taking photos of it to sell it online. This is a beautiful, black, early Cordoba and it’s hard to tell… more»

52K Mile Italian Caddy: 1989 Cadillac Allante

By the mid-1980s, Cadillac’s marketing department knew they were in trouble.  The average age of Cadillac buyers was creeping up each year.  It was clear that the marque, which had previously enjoyed legendary status among American car buyers, was… more»

Update! 10K-Mile 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

UPDATE – This original, 10,300-mile time capsule 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC is listed for sale about 300 days after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it posted again here on craigslist in Dix Hills,… more»

No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was mostly a carryover from the previous model in terms of outward appearance, with the more significant change being under the hood, as big block buyers now got 427 cubic inches instead of the previous… more»

BF Auction: No Reseve 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

UPDATE: A video of the engine starting and running has been added. UPDATE: The seller has provided videos showing a closer look at the underside of the car and water being poured into the cowl. Additional photos have also… more»

425 V8 Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup in 1966 and would go on to be one of the industry’s best-selling mid-size cars over the next 30 years. It began life as an option on the Olds Cutlass but was… more»

S-Code Roller: 1967 Ford Mustang Project

Change was coming for the popular Ford Mustang in 1967. After selling 1.3 million units in less than three years, the car would have its first real competition that year. And, the top engine in 1966 was a 289… more»

EV Kit Car! 1981 Bradley GT II Electric

Bradley Automotive was a 1970s manufacturer of kit cars largely based on a Volkswagen Type 1 chassis and drivetrain. The GT was perhaps its best-known product, which could be purchased as a kit or a fully assembled car. The… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Looking every bit like a turn-key driver, this shiny red Chevy needs some work before heading toward the horizon under its own power. The 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible in Saint Petersburg, Florida, a claimed-original 42,000 mile classic, comes… more»

4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

From 1968 to 1970, Chevrolet installed more than 13,600 of the 396 cubic inch V8s into the compact Nova. Offering between 350 and 375 horsepower, these were formidable muscle cars given they were much lighter (in curb weight) than… more»

18,500 Miles!? 1950 Buick Super Series 50

Last week I covered this 1948 Buick convertible and due to its stellar condition, it won quite a bit of praise from our varied reader audience. That being the case, I thought this week that I would feature a… more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO

The story of Pontiac’s vaunted GTO is an oft-told tale, so I won’t revisit it today. This will be more of a “Yikes, what happened here?” GTO story. The seller tells us, “What you see, is what you get”… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Locating a project candidate that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rust repairs can be challenging. However, this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible ticks the right boxes for potential buyers. It is rock-solid, complete, and features… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′

Chris Craft was among the most prestigious brands in the boating world, with a history dating back to 1874. They built everything from small fiberglass boats to yachts, but their most iconic are the mahogany pleasure boats they built… more»

50K Original Miles: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS

The Mercury Cougar is one of the more recognized nameplates in automotive history, and for many of us, it checks a few different boxes: it could be a powerful grand touring coupe, or it could be a factory modified… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron

The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»

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