With third-generation Chevrolet Corvette production having such a long lifespan, beginning at a period when performance was king, the later C3 cars aren’t as desirable as the sixties and early seventies examples. The last factory big block disappeared after… more»
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Air-Conditioned 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In 1959, Pontiac introduced two themes that its styling and marketing departments would mine for five decades into the future: the “Wide-Track” advertising slogan (sometimes based in fact) and the split grille. The success of both is plain in… more»
8 hours ago • For Sale • 2 Comments
Patina In Abundance: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Patina is so cool that some places can even replicate it on a car that doesn’t have it. Other shops preserve the rusty fenders on cars so that they don’t get worse, knowing that the whole goal is to… more»
20 hours ago • For Sale • 10 Comments
DOHC Equipped Ragtop! 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Mr. Mitchell G. has found an interesting one for us, it’s a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible with the optional dual overhead cam engine and a reported mileage recording of only 8K. If for no other reason, we don’t… more»
Apr 3, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Old School Cool: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster
While the Ford Model T was wildly successful at every level, it was beginning to age out among buyers after an almost twenty-year run, and in 1928 was replaced by the all-new Model A. The more modern, fresh offering… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
29k Miles? 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
When Ford released the more rounded ’87 Mustang, it may have had the largest power gap between its base and optional engines of any car ever made: the 2300 made a paltry 90 horsepower while the 5.0 famously had… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For fifty years, the Eldorado was Cadillac’s halo personal luxury model. The model tended to receive the latest and greatest Cadillac had to offer. Over its twelve generations, the model saw a lot of changes to meet the requirements… more»
Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
If long-term ownership sits high on your list of priorities when searching for a classic to park in your driveway, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible deserves a close look. The seller has been its custodian for fifty years,… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 390
Years ago, I had a thing for Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane. The “thing” passed, and I moved on to others. But even back then, as is the case today, the convertible version was seldom seen—and that’s what caught… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Performance Bargain: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible
The SN95 Ford Mustang is still quite the unsung hero in the company’s lineup of limited-production muscle cars. To this day, values remain – in my opinion – somewhat soft, representing excellent value if you’re looking for a special… more»
Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible
Since its inception, the Mercury Comet had been considered compact in size, with the early examples often thought of as a corporate cousin of the Ford Falcon. However, with the introduction of the redesigned 1966 model, the designation went… more»
Mar 23, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original D-Code: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford lifted the covers on its new Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it could never have known that it was revealing a car that would rapidly become a motoring icon. Buyers couldn’t hand over their money fast enough… more»
Mar 22, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Comes With Extra Parts: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
According to the ads I hear on TV, the radio, and even streaming services, every month is Truck Month in America, but I believe it’s time for March to make a change: it’s Y-Body month here at Barn Finds…. more»
Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Affordable Drop-Top Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially if the car of your dreams is desirable. That makes this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth more than a passing glance. It has sat for years but is complete, and… more»
Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Well Optioned Cabriolet: 1962 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Sometimes, bidding on a vehicle tells a story that’s not immediate evident when you look at the gallery pictures. While a Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a desirable car, I was still a bit surprised to see bidding already over… more»
