What is it about econoboxes that somehow escapes years of abuse to emerge as survivors a decade later? The fact that a car many of us wouldn’t have given a second thought to all of a sudden becoming noteworthy… more»
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Brass-Era Tribute: 1929 Buick Roadster Custom
This might look like a true Brass Era roadster, but under the surface, it’s something a bit more accessible, and that’s part of the appeal. Built in the 1980s using a 1929 Buick factory drivetrain, this custom-bodied Buick was… more»
Parked For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»
Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is one of the most recognizable American cars of the postwar era. Designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, the T-Bird emphasized personal luxury over raw performance, and the result was a two-seat convertible that… more»
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Sorted and Spirited: 1968 Lotus Elan SE
Colin Chapman’s legendary lightweight sports car formula is alive and well in this 1968 Lotus Elan SE. Finished in classic British Racing Green over black, this example has been extensively rebuilt and upgraded for reliable use without sacrificing its… more»
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One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend
If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»
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Final Year Find: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba Survivor
The Chrysler Cordoba might be best known for its 1970s-era advertising campaign with Ricardo Montalbán, but this final-year 1983 example represents the last hurrah of Chrysler’s once-stylish personal luxury coupe. Found garage-stored since 1999 with just 56,915 miles, this… more»
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Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
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1996 Update: 36K-Mile 1994 Cadillac Eldorado
UPDATE – This is a strange one. This 1996 (?) Cadillac Eldorado is listed for sale again after it was featured last April here on Barn Finds. The weird part is that it was listed then as a 1994… more»
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Daily Driver Work Truck: 1974 Chevrolet LUV
I miss the era when automakers gave their vehicles actual names, even if they were a little strange. This 1974 Chevrolet LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) is a rebadged Isuzu Faster under the Chevy bowties and badges, and unless someone… more»
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Parked 21 Years: 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight was touted in 1965 marketing literature as “Oldsmobile’s proudest series”, and that’s saying something given the cars available from GM’s middle-management brand. The Ninety-Eight line offered a variety of models with two and four doors, including this… more»
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Sorted and Spirited: 1968 Lotus Elan SE
Colin Chapman’s legendary lightweight sports car formula is alive and well in this 1968 Lotus Elan SE. Finished in classic British Racing Green over black, this example has been extensively rebuilt and upgraded for reliable use without sacrificing its… more»
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Gallic Eccentricity: 1980 Citroen 2CV6
As anyone who has seen the documentary “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” knows, the French are very different than both their American and their European brethren. This fascinating country is filled with folks who have a contrary outlook and have… more»
