These are often the most interesting tips we get on Barn Finds – several cars that seemingly have nothing in common other than the seller may have collected too many of them. In this case, there are two Chevrolet… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Released in 1997, the Prowler was Plymouth’s “halo” model, designed to lure buyers into showrooms. As history shows, the Prowler badge outlived the Plymouth name, with production ending in 2002. This 1999 Prowler is a genuine survivor that presents… more»
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1 of 455: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
1958 was a historic year for the Ford Thunderbird. A back seat was added, and the 4-seater personal luxury coupe (and convertible) segment was born. Ford would be in that lane all by itself for several years before the… more»
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Top-Shelf Comet: 1963 Mercury S-22 Convertible
Ford planned to attach the Edsel’s badge to its new Comet, but the company pulled the plug on that star-crossed division months before the new compact was due on the market. So the poor Comet arrived homeless, presenting buyers… more»
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Cheap Convertible: 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
In the 1970s, the Sunbird was a Pontiac subcompact that was a derivative of the Chevrolet Monza. The car was reinvented in 1982, with front-wheel drive and sideways-mounted engines, typical of the engineering of that era. In 1983, a… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Austin Mini Moke
Originally developed for the British Defense Forces, the Austin Mini Moke enjoyed a long production history as affordable civilian transport. It brought together proven mechanical components from the Mini with a unique and robust body that offered enjoyable open-air… more»
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31K Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sigh. The C4 Corvette: will we ever give it the love it deserves? This 1992 convertible not only shows low miles but also sports an attractive color combo featuring Polo Green over tan leather. With just 31,000 miles on… more»
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Triple White Feature Car: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
When you hear the words “Feature Car,” it brings to mind a vehicle that gets a four-page spread in Fast Fords magazine. However, in the case of the Fox body Mustang, it’s actually a limited-edition cosmetic package that offered… more»
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V8 Convertible: 1963 Ford Falcon
During its first three years (1960-62), the Ford Falcon was largely just an econobox. But the car “grew up” in 1963 with the addition of hardtops, convertibles, and a V8 engine (previously just inline sixes were available). The seller… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
This 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner offers its new owner the best of both worlds. It will provide a classic wind-in-the-hair motoring experience on sunny days. However, should the weather turn for the worst, pressing a button will raise… more»
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Weekend Cruiser? 1969 Buick Skylark Custom
Buick offered four versions of their mid-size cars in 1969: Special Deluxe, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and Gran Sport. And within this group, only the latter two offered the car as a convertible. 6,552 Skylark Custom drop-tops were produced that… more»
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Hot 425A Trophy V8! 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
Bigger was better in the Pontiac lineup before the mid-’60s “muscle car” (mid-sized body with larger engines from the full-size line-up) took over the spotlight, and this ’62’s 425A engine was as hot as you could get in a… more»
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4-Speed Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevrolet Corvair was almost in a class by itself. While it was designed to compete with other compact cars in the 1960s, it was quite different than the rest of Detroit. Like the VW Beetle, it had a… more»
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Later 350 V8: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sport Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, went into 1959 largely unchanged from 1958. Sales picked up slightly (a 5% gain), but 1958 had been an economic recession year. The car would get close to cracking the 10,000-unit mark, which… more»
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Driver Quality Roadster: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While there’s absolutely a shift happening within the collector car marketplace of vehicles aging out of popularity as the people who previously looked after them also grow old, there are still some models that seem to be somewhat immune… more»
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Project Convertible: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Before there was the Galaxie or the Fairlane, there was the Crestline, Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile produced from 1952 to 1954. It was the best of the best for Ford and came standard with a 239 cubic inch “flathead” V8…. more»
