Convertible

Preserve or Restore? 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

Some classics leave buyers with choices to make. This 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible perfectly demonstrates this. It presents nicely and, with a healthy V8 under the hood, it will provide someone with immediate motoring pleasure. However, its straight panels… more»

Reasonable Offers Considered: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible

Marilu Henner, the actress perhaps most famous for playing Elaine on Taxi, has hyperthymesia, which is also known as “highly superior autobiographic memory”; in other words, she can remember almost everything that has ever happened to her. While I am… more»

Affordable V8 Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

If you are shopping for a classic Convertible that combines affordability with V8 power, this 1988 Ford Mustang LX deserves more than a passing glance. It is an extremely tidy vehicle that has managed to remain unmolested and in… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22

Continuing on with that space age theme (yesterday’s 1963 Mercury Meteor), today’s find, courtesy of Curvette, is a 1963 Mercury Comet convertible outfitted in “sporty” S-22 trim. The seller claims this one is stock and original, and it surely… more»

1-Owner Garage Find: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury can be thought of as Plymouth’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. After being a one-year wonder in 1959, the name returned in 1962 for a longer run to 1971. Most Sport Furys were hardtops,… more»

Project Drophead: 1958 Singer Gazelle Series III

In honor of the upcoming All British Field Meet at Portland International Raceway, I felt compelled to cover this unusual model from a rare marque. Not only is this Singer Gazelle a convertible, its top operates like a three-position… more»

Fresh Motor: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

Often dubbed a triumph of style over substance, Plymouth released the Prowler for the 1997 model year. Reception was, to be polite, lukewarm, with the badge taking a Gap Year in 1998 before reemerging in 1999. This Prowler rolled… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

Luxury Convertibles are not a new phenomenon, with manufacturers like Cadillac having produced them for decades. However, Buick joined the party in 1990 when it launched the Convertible version of its Reatta. It didn’t prove to be a sales… more»

Original L76/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

If you’re like me and are suffering a severe midlife crisis, you will probably gaze longingly at this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible. Actually, forget the crisis, because this is just a beautiful classic that has scored itself… more»

Reversible Changes: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The calendar may officially say that summer is over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to slip behind the wheel of a classic Convertible before the weather makes indoor activities the only viable option. Choosing the right drop-top… more»

BF Featured: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Few cars embody the spirit of 1950s Americana like the Ford Thunderbird, and this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, offered exclusively here on Barn Finds, is a beautifully restored example with an excellent history. Showing 81,000 miles on the odometer and… more»

Dual-Quad Included: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

The C1 Corvette suffered a faltering start to life, but the outlook brightened as sales climbed in 1956. A vehicle that had come close to extinction only twelve months earlier had begun to cement its place in North America’s… more»

Cool Clean Convertible: 1966 Plymouth Valiant

At first blush, the thought of a 1966 Plymouth Valiant may not get one too excited. Well, check out this exceptionally clean convertible – it’s a looker! And, to add to the fun, it has a V8 engine as… more»

Z24 Droptop: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier

The Chevrolet Cavalier is typically seen as just another econobox introduced by General Motors, and is generally not sought out by collectors. When the Z24 trim was introduced, it introduced another tier of desirability that didn’t previously exist, as… more»

52k Original Miles: 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition

It is common for manufacturers to release Special Edition vehicles where buyer demand results in production totals far beyond expectations. This 1980 MGB Limited Edition is a perfect example of that practice, and is an extremely tidy survivor with… more»

20K Mile Survivor! 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is a late C4 edition, which in my estimation, is the best of the lot. Add in low mileage and super clean condition, and you’ll have yourself one fine specimen of Chevrolet’s plastic fantastic. Unfortunately,… more»

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