Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find
If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»
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Convertible Cruiser Potential: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
This 1966 Dodge Dart GT Convertible has been off the road since 1986, but the seller has already put in the work to get it running, driving, and stopping again after decades of sitting. Powered by Chrysler’s 225ci Slant-6… more»
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Factory Hardtop: 1972 Triumph TR6
For me, the Triumph TR6 is an unusual vehicle. Most classics sneak quietly into our consciousness, seeming to have been there for an eternity. However, I can clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teen, and I admit… more»
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70k-Mile 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
My dad decided to put in an above-ground pool in the early ’90s, so for what seemed like a couple weeks, we got to know some pool installers. Occasionally, a guy would just show up to do a short… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although we are heading into the last month of summer, there are still plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to make the most of the warm weather from behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. That makes this 1974 Corvette… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Convertible
There was probably no one more excited than I when the Dodge Challenger made its return in 2008, and witnessing the car continue to evolve beyond what was already a fine comeback gave me hope that the auto industry… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that the C2 firmly established Chevrolet’s Corvette in the marketplace. It sold in significantly higher numbers than its predecessor, and the company’s focus on an improved driving experience created a more rounded package that… more»
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1 of 1,343 Produced: Rare 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible
This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»
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Rare 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible is a rare factory four-speed example finished in Limelight green with a white top and black interior, and it’s now listed for sale as a non-running project. Plymouth built just 658 Road Runner… more»
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Forward Looking Find: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible
The golden age of Mopar design is alive and well in this 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible, now listed for sale in Watsonville, California, here on Craigslist. Finished in its original colors and wearing decades of California history, this Forward… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1983 Dodge 400 Convertible
Most of what we cover on BF dates to the sixties or seventies. The eighties make an appearance too, but not to the same degree. It seems that a lot of eighties models either haven’t lasted or just aren’t… more»
Unique Drop Top: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
I grew up with a Kelvinator refrigerator in the kitchen, so I knew the name well and saw it several times a day. As a kid, I knew about Nash cars but never put the two together: Nash-Kelvinator. Their… more»
