By 1973, it was painfully obvious that the original Mustang formula had run its course. The car had grown visually larger with each styling refresh, despite a lot of the underpinnings remaining similar to the original 1964 ponycar. However,… more»
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Tropical Yellow Droptop: 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen
If you wish to own an icon of the 1980s, this may very well serve as Exhibit A in any textbook attempting to capture the spirit of the period. This is a Tropical Yellow 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen convertible,… more»
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Save the Sunliner? 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Sunliner was the surname Ford used to market its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. In 1962, when this barn find was built, it was part of the Galaxie 500 lineup. A two-owner vehicle, this dirty drop top has… more»
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30-Year Barn Finds: Pair of 1964 Ford Galaxies
One of the hottest competitions of the 1960s was between the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. Both cars debuted in the late 1950s and stuck around at least midway through the 1970s. Chevrolet likely won the sales battle each… more»
BF Classified: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
SOLD! Whether it’s a Coupe, a Fastback, or a Convertible, you can’t ever go wrong with a first-generation Ford Mustang. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible left the factory with the 225-horsepower A-code 289 V8 and has since gained a… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first generation of the Chevrolet Camaro concluded in 1969 with record production numbers to date. That’s because of a 15-month run on the assembly line, waiting for the all-new 1970s to be ready. This triple black convertible is… more»
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Classic Elegance: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
A couple of days ago, I posted a 1961 Cadillac DeVille that was sitting in the woods and in the worst condition. Today I am going to the other end of the spectrum and posting this beautiful 1959 Cadillac… more»
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L76/4-Speed Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Seeing a desirable classic battered and bruised can break any enthusiast’s heart. But sometimes we must look beneath the surface to gauge a car’s true worth. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible shows this: while its body carries many scars,… more»
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Original L72: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When Chevrolet bolted a big-block V8 under the Corvette’s hood in 1965, it turned an already potent Sports Car into a brutal beast that delivered mind-blowing performance. It raised the bar further in 1966 by introducing the L72 version… more»
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Land Yacht Project: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville
Throughout the 1960s, the Bonneville held the top spot in Pontiac’s broad lineup. It shared the big B-body platform with the likes of the Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra. Styling was updated in 1968, switching back to side-by-side headlights… more»
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Racoon Saloon: 1986 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The idea of buying a barn find can be exciting, perhaps even mysterious. What lies within a hidden outbuilding or dilapidated garage? Is it exotic? A forgotten muscle car? Perhaps it’s a luxury sedan from a bygone era. Whatever… more»
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51k Mile 1966 Chevrolet Impala 396 Convertible
The Chevrolet Impala set a sales record in 1965 that has yet to be beaten. More than one million new cars were sold. So, it was not surprising that sales dipped in 1966 with similar cars. The seller has… more»
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Drop Top SS: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
1965 brought styling updates to the affordably elegant Impala. Debuting in 1958, the Impala was one of General Motors’ inexpensive full-size cars. In 1965, the boxiness of the ’63 and ’64 body styles disappeared, replaced by new, rounded contours…. more»
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Land Yacht: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
Few things say mid-1970s Detroit quite like a full-size convertible with the top down and nearly 19 feet of car stretching out in front of you. This 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham convertible is finished in light blue and… more»
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Mostly Original: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
If this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is all the seller claims, it is a remarkable survivor. The seller says the paint and interior trim are original and that the car has covered only 80,000 miles. Its presentation is extremely impressive,… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Some paint and trim combinations make a classic stand out, and the first owner’s decision to order this 1963 Ford Thunderbird in Triple-Black shows that perfectly. It presents nicely as a high-end driver with no issues or apparent shortcomings…. more»
