It would be fair to say that Chevrolet had a sales hit in 1963 with the new C2 Corvette. Sales climbed by an incredible 50% over the previous year’s record-breaking total. People liked what they saw and voted with… more»
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Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 NSU Spider
Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»
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440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
When you look at this 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible, it is hard to believe that a company capable of producing cars of this caliber could find itself on the brink of bankruptcy a decade later. History shows that Lee… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1970 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
The motto of the Scout movement is “be prepared.” That can apply to many aspects of classic car ownership, but it can also prove relevant when shopping for such a car. Winter is biting deep, and it wouldn’t seem… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most beautiful cars ever created, and it developed a reputation for three things. The first was its stunning appearance. The second was its ability to make the best use of what many… more»
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1969 Buick GS Convertible Needs It All
“Looks pretty good from the passenger’s side.” That’s what you’ll say if you check out this 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible, available in Tyngsboro, MA and sold here on eBay. It’s priced at a low $7,401, but the reserve… more»
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Estate Find: 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible
Hudson was on a long slow production slide for years well before WWII began, losing the competition for buyers to Ford and FM. But it still achieved a few moments of glory in the early 1950s when the Hornet… more»
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Parlez Vous Francais? 1971 Peugeot 504
Peugeot huh? Isn’t that now the company known as Stellantis that now builds Hellcat Challengers and Chargers? Hmmm. An old friend used to derisively refer to Peugeots as “Punchknots” and once you get a less-than-stellar idea about a product… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The previous owner of this 1971 Corvette Convertible used the classic as a daily driver for years before parking it in a shed. It is unclear how long it hibernated, but I believe the duration could be measured in… more»
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Hurricane Victim: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
I’ve got to start by thanking the seller for being upfront about his honest representation of this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible and stating right off the bat that the car had an encounter with Hurricane Ian back in September. … more»
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GTO Judge Clone: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
In the early 1970s, Pontiac offered the LeMans Sport, which could be something of a cross between the standard LeMans and the GTO. It had a higher level of trim like you would get on the GTO, but without… more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
General Motors designer Harley Earl had a vision in the 1950s for a sports car. It would have a fiberglass body and draw from the existing parts bin for engines and other mechanicals. The result was the Chevy Corvette,… more»
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Low Miles Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
It has been said that fourth-gen (1984-1996) Corvettes can be a good buy and a way to get into a ‘Vette in a reasonable fashion. With that thought, we have a 1986 convertible “pace car” edition for review today… more»
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First Year Five Speed? 1955 Ford Thunderbird
When it comes to Baby Birds (’55-’57 Ford Thunderbirds) such as today’s 1955 subject car, it seems that they have either undergone a steller restoration or they’re dealing with old “challenges”. This car is a bit different and that’s… more»
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Elegant Hemi: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible
One of the Chrysler makes that doesn’t seem to get quite as much attention as some of the others is their DeSoto division, which began producing vehicles all the way back in 1929. Many of these offerings were mid-priced… more»
