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25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»

Backyard Find: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion

The owner of this 1979 LeBaron Medallion calls his Chrysler a sitting behind a house for 30 years discovery, so while it’s not a barn find in the truest sense of the term, the M-Body did go through a… more»

Rebuilt 428: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

The only downside of writing for Barn Finds is that I often have the privilege of featuring a car I would love to park in my garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J…. more»

7,074 Miles and Track Day Ready: 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster

Let’s say you had plenty of money, loved racing, and weren’t satisfied with the options out there regarding fast, minimalist automobiles.  If you were Don Panoz and his son Dan, then you would dive headfirst into the world of… more»

Update: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible With 58k Original Miles

UPDATE 01/31/2024: I always respect the opinions and views of Barn Finds readers, and it seems that many may have hit the nail on the head with their feedback about this beautiful 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. There was… more»

Only 44 Miles!? 1976 Lincoln Mark IV Cartier

It’s whammer-jammer time and today’s award goes to this 5,200 lb., 228″ long 1976 Lincoln Mark IV – it is a beautiful beast if a bit over the top in its “Cartier” trim. When I see a whole hog… more»

One Inside, One Outside: 1955 Dodge Coronets

While we all have the best of intentions when we embark upon a restoration project, sometimes life gets in the way. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into years, and, before you know it, your enthusiasm has dimmed, and… more»

Beautiful In Beige: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500

It seems that most of the Ford Fairlane coverage that we publish here on BF starts with the ’66 model year and moves forward. Subjects such as this 1965 Fairlane 500 are in the seldom-seen category. And that seems… more»

Viper Truck: 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 was perhaps one of the foremost reminders that Chrysler Corp. was committed to putting enthusiasts’ interests ahead of many other priorities. Over the years, Mopar has shown that they love a good hot rod as… more»

Survivor Conquista: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino

I’ve always been an El Camino fan and was thrilled to learn back in 2008 that such a vehicle, this time with a Pontiac nameplate, might once again appear on options lists. It was a modified import from GM’s… more»

Model J Project: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac moved the Grand Prix off the full-size Catalina platform in 1969 to its own new mid-size body and sales more than tripled. It was like a grand touring machine now with a new cockpit-style interior and a 400… more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Convertible offerings are no stranger to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup, and although they took an extensive hiatus at the end of the third generation run in 1972 the ragtop reappeared on the W-Body, lasting until 1995 and fondly remembered… more»

Indy League Truck: 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada Pace Vehicle

Another day, another pace car variant I didn’t know existed. This time, it’s a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada that was giving me quite a challenge when it came time to dig up archival photos. The reason this Bravada was not… more»

Estate Sale: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

In the mid-1950s over at Chrysler, Virgil Exner initiated a new direction for automotive styling with his “Forward Look”. Bristling with jet-age features both in and out, the Forward Look influenced design for years to come. Here on eBay… more»

A Bath Does a Barn Find Wonders: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan

Barn find dust is one of those phenomena that nobody can seem to find an origin to.   Almost every car stored in a covered enclosure is going to be covered in dust if left for years.  However, many now… more»

52k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

I have to tip my hat to a seller when they are honest about the state of the classic they plan to move to a new home. Such is the case with this 1971 Ford Bronco. It is complete… more»

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