Sunbeam was a long-lived British marque that was bought up by the Rootes Group in 1934 before eventually finding its way under the Chrysler Europe banner (of all things). They made cool little cars such as the Alpine, the… more»
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Dec 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V8 Kit Car: 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Sebring
Kit Cars are typically a hit-or-miss affair, with build quality a lucky dip, depending on the skills of the person bolting them together. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for spotting one that… more»
Dec 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
With Christmas done and dusted, many enthusiasts will turn their attention towards securing an appropriate project candidate to occupy their time in 2025. If your leanings are towards something from the General Motors back catalog, this 1969 Corvette Convertible… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Luxury Drop-Top Survivor: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Parking a Convertible in their garage doesn’t necessarily mean that an enthusiast must forego the finer things in life. This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is shining proof of that, perfectly combining luxury with a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. I must… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stunning Drop Top: 1949 Plymouth Convertible
As a recovering car collector and a writer at Barn Finds, sometimes we feature a car that leads me toward temptation and debt. Mainly debt. Yet, if I won the lottery a few weeks in a row, it would… more»
Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford officially unveiled the First Generation Mustang on April 17th, 1964 to almost universal acclaim. Motoring journalists and buyers were equally impressed by the stunning styling and the affordability of the entry-level variants. However, this Convertible is a genuine… more»
Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Original 394: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
Some project builds require deeper commitment than others, while others can be deceptive. Take this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible as an example. It doesn’t make a positive first impression, courtesy of the visible surface corrosion. However, below the surface… more»
Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Three-On-The Tree: 1960 Buick Convertible
One could argue that a faded black 1960 Buick convertible, in top-down mode, projects a pretty reasonable Batmobile bearing. Today’s Long Beach, California discovery, likely a LeSabre (hard to tell as the badging has been removed), presents in before-and-after… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
60k Documented Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
When Dodge released the Challenger in 1970, it offered something to appeal to every taste and budget. While some buyers focused on outright performance, the first owner of this Convertible craved luxury and comfort. It remains a genuine survivor… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Triple Black 6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There remains an aura about a clean, manual transmission-equipped C4-chassis Corvette for me, especially as it relates to being a screaming bargain amongst a landscape that sees 80s and 90s cars get increasingly expensive. While there are plenty of… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Worth Saving? 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
Deciding to save a Mercedes-Benz R107 is a challenging decision, no matter how low the purchase price. These cars are inherently good at what they do – excellent highway manners and truly enjoyable as a usable convertible – but… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Driver Quality: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
When is the best time to buy a Convertible? The obvious answer would seem to be on a warm day when the sun is shining and the birds are singing. However, that may not necessarily be accurate. Take this… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low-Mile V12! 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600
Somewhere the owner of a recently-purchased used Mercedes-Benz stands in front of the mirror, practicing. “It’s a V12… I’ve got the V12. Of course, I had to have the V12, darling.” This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 may not be the… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap Droptop: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been looking for an affordable convertible and like the styling of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, this 1991 model seems reasonably priced at $5,250. Keep in mind this one’s not quite perfect, and the future owner will have… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Semi-Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
Few U.S. nameplates have sold more than 600,000 copies in a single model year. And one of those would be the 1966 Ford Mustang. Everyone at the company must have been working overtime to produce 607,568 of them along… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster
It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»
