By 1972, the noose was tightening around the neck of America’s beloved V8. Sadly, buyers were only beginning to grasp the scope of the misery that would define The Malaise Era. However, there were still performance options available during… more»
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Recently Revived: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7
Classic British sports cars enjoy a strong following in the current market, particularly if they feature a known and documented history. This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7, spotted by my offsider, Russell Glantz, ticks that box admirably. It… more»
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It’s Dynamic! 1966 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible
Oldsmobile had it all goin’ on in ’66! They covered all the bases with models like this Dynamic 88, which occupied the middle of the pack marketing slot. Convertibles were still a “thing” in ’66, and the Dynamic 88… more»
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Project Cabriolet: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
The Mercedes-Benz W112 cabriolet is a truly rare automobile, with just over 700 produced. While there are plenty of rare cars that earn that designation simply for being unusual or not very popular when new, a car like this… more»
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Running Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Auto enthusiasts list all sorts of different reasons for not completing a project, including everything from the car requiring more work than they bargained for to a lack of the funds necessary to continue. The seller of this 1967… more»
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Factory Air: 1973 Triumph TR6
It’s fascinating how some classics make an immediate and unforgettable first impression. Such is the case with me and the Triumph TR6. I clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teenager, and while it probably wasn’t love at… more»
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Aventurine Green: 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
When it comes to Porsches, a few things hold true: find one with a manual, and if you can, spec one in the best color possible. The color detail is not nearly as important as the transmission, but it… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible ticks most of the boxes enthusiasts seek from a classic car. Its presentation is first-rate, and its 400ci V8 is freshly rebuilt. Teaming that motor with a four-speed manual transmission maximizes this classic’s performance… more»
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1 of 818: Wrecked 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
This 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite was a great car – until it came into contact with a deer or a telephone pole. Only 818 of these convertibles were produced, and the numbers are even fewer with a 383 cubic… more»
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Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We always welcome input from our loyal Barn Finds readers because you can provide excellent feedback and spot wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must compliment Barn Finder Curvette for using what is obviously a finely-tuned radar to… more»
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Off Season Discount: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Buying a convertible in the off-season is one of the smarter purchases you can make if a drop-top is on your list of cars to own. If you live somewhere like I do where winter is an actual season,… more»
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Another One! 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo Convertible
One thing I really enjoy about the Barn Finds community is that when we highlight a car for sale that we hardly ever see, our readers set to work flagging similar examples. The Pontiac Sunbird Turbo is a rare… more»
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Northstar Project: 1993 Cadillac Allante
This 1993 Cadillac Allante is listed for sale by our kind of seller: honest, to the point, and deadpan about the known issues the car has. The ’93 Allante is potentially one to buy or one to avoid depending… more»
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Surprisingly Sought After: 1993 Geo Metro Convertible
Our country’s relationship with fuel economy is one of the goofier aspects of our culture. No one likes filling up multiple times per week, but we also stand firm in our resolve that if we want to drive something… more»
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Rust-Free Turbo: 1991 Lotus Elan SE
A few individuals harbor a rather cynical belief that Lotus stands for “Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.” However, the company has indeed produced some dependable and competent vehicles, including this 1991 Elan SE. This car is a solid survivor… more»
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Turbo Convertible: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE
Occasionally, we see cars for sale that seem to check all the right boxes: properly maintained, attentive owners, fair price, and rare enough that it will be hard to find another one anytime soon. Despite all these shining credentials,… more»
