The Fairlane nameplate dates to the 1950s. But in 1962, Ford shifted the moniker from a full-size car to the new mid-size platform, which would eventually become the Torino. This 1967 Fairlane 500 may once have been a decent… more»
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Highly Original 30k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda Miata
I remember the buzz that the Miata caused when it was introduced 37 years ago. It was hailed as a throwback to the lightweight, two-seater British roadsters of the 1950’s and ’60’s, but without the oil leaks, reliability issues,… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Barn Find
Pony cars and muscle machines were both becoming hot commodities in the marketplace during the second half of the sixties, and the timing for the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro was spot on when the pair was introduced for… more»
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Same Owner 51 Years: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as a personal luxury car (the same year as the Olds Toronado). The 1970 model year was only the second time the Supreme would be offered as a convertible, finding more than 11,300… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford’s Galaxie model debuted in 1959 in time to do battle with Chevrolet’s new Impala. And it would be a FOMOCO staple until 1974. One of the best-looking iterations was the 1963 model year, which included nearly 30,000 Galaxie… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is more than a pretty face. It presents nicely, with no glaring major problems. However, the seller recently rebuilt its V8 and transmission, making it a turnkey proposition. I must say a big… more»
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L72 425 hp Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its fourth year in 1966. And the biggest development that year was the debut of the 427 cubic inch big-block V8, available with a horsepower rating of… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet Convertible
“This is a reliable, great little head-turning classic that can be enjoyed every day,” so opines the seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet Custom convertible. I would agree! The styling is, well, subjective in nature, but this little Merc… more»
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Crate LT1 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1971 Chevy Corvette saw few changes over the 1970 model. The engines had been detuned a tad to run on lower octane fuel, so the standard 350 cubic inch V8 was down 20 horsepower, for example. This 1971… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
BF Classified: 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
The current owner bought this 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible approximately five years ago. They purchased it from the third owner and have used it very sparingly for summer outings. It has a genuine 51,000 miles showing on its odometer… more»
BF Classified: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
There are many reasons why an owner chooses to part with a beloved classic. It is particularly sad when deteriorating health forces that decision, especially if the owner is as passionate about the vehicle as they were the day… more»
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True Barn Find: 1966 Ford Galaxie Drop-Top
In 1966, Ford built nearly 30,000 full-size Galaxie convertibles. Yet, 60 years later, when was the last time you saw one in person? This one has been stashed in the seller’s father’s barn for many years and comes with… more»
BF Classified: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Wimbledon White with a black convertible top and matching black vinyl interior, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible looks absolutely beautiful from any angle. Top up, top down, it doesn’t matter, what a gorgeous car. A bit more “styled”… more»
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Open-Air AMC: 1965 Rambler American
Revived from the Nash Motors days (pre-AMC), the Rambler American debuted in 1958 at the beginning of the compact car revolution in the U.S. The Studebaker Lark soon joined it, and the race was on. The little car enjoyed… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
