Some project cars appear on our desks at Barn Finds with a backstory guaranteed to tug at our heartstrings. Such is the case with this 1924 Ford Model T Touring. The previous owner commenced his restoration in the 1980s,… more»
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1957 Ford Thunderbird Only 20k Miles!
While Chevrolet was trying to find a market for its new 2-seat sports car, the Corvette, Ford also introduced a dual-seater – but one as a small personal luxury car, aimed at different buyers. The car sold sparingly for… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Mercury joined the “pony car” battlefield in 1967, the same year as the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. That gave FOMOCO two entries to compete against GM’s two entries. The car would quickly become Mercury’s best-selling auto and helped… more»
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Y-Block Power? 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
Before the ascendency of the tri-five “shoebox” Chevies as the hotrodder’s wheels of choice, there was another group of shoeboxes in the form of the ’49-’51 Fords. Though they preceded the Chevies by a few years, they were still… more»
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Z-Car Predecessor: 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports
In the mid-1960s, Nissan (aka Datsun) was still trying to get a foothold in the U.S. market. One of their products was the Datsun Fairlady roadster, known as the 1500, 1600, or 2000 Sports from 1963-70. From 1966, this… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I hardly need to tell members of our Barn Finds community how popular Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air is. However, this Convertible demonstrates that fact beyond doubt. It presents beautifully and has only accumulated 3,000 miles since the previous owner… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Woodie Convertible
OK all of you Planes, Trains, and Automobiles fans, here’s your chance to take a drive, have a smoke, and pretend that you are John Candy with this cool 1984 Chrysler LeBaron woodie convertible. This unique bit of ’80s… more»
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Original Owner? 1968 Ford Galaxie 428 Convertible
From the days when full-size performance still had game is this 1968 Ford XL and it’s a convertible to boot! Regardless of condition, full-size bruisers like the Ford XL, an Impala SS, or a Plymouth Fury don’t enjoy the… more»
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Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
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45k Mile 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible
Hidden away in this garage is a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible that has led a sheltered life. It is a one-owner classic with 45,000 genuine miles on the clock. Sadly, its owner has recently passed away, so… more»
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Update! Barn Find 1967 Jeepster Convertible
UPDATE – This 1967 Jeepster Convertible is listed for sale again with a huge drop in price. They have it posted here on craigslist in El Mirage, Arizona, and they’re now asking $3,500. Check out the photos again and… more»
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Original 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
With summer fast approaching, the thought of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic convertible has to be tempting. It is probably more so when the vehicle in question features its original potent V8 under the hood…. more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although it was a limited production car in 1961, the Chevy Impala Super Sport went mainstream in 1962 – and Ford followed suit with the XL version of their Galaxie 500. Like the Impala, it was available in hardtop… more»
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Former Magazine Cover Car: 1953 Buick Skylark Custom
The 1953 Buick Skylark was a rare bird to begin with, with a total of only 1640 units produced for the model year. After nearly 70 years of attrition, nicely restored examples are now selling for over $100k. Owners… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
After twenty years in hiding, this 1971 Mustang Convertible has emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a project car, and restoration will be high on the priority list for its new owner. However, it looks like… more»
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Factory Custom Convertible! 1953 Buick Skylark
Not everyone celebrates their 50th birthday, but Buick sure did, and this 1953 Buick Skylark headlined the party. Instead of making a single pie-in-the-sky show car for the occasion, Buick customized nearly 2000 of these classy convertibles, elevating the… more»
