While Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers make regular appearances on Barn Finds, the Talbot model is rarely covered. As a matter of fact, the last time an Alpine post was published was in June of 2021 when I covered a… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
For the First Generation Mustang, the glory year was undoubtedly 1966. Ford couldn’t build cars fast enough in that year, with 607,568 buyers clamoring to park the iconic pony car in their driveway. From that high, sales volumes plummeted… more»
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Barn Cad: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
We have some friends in Iowa who have a farm and they have a few barn cats, but this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a barn cad, as in an actual barn find according to the seller. They have… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955-57 and sold more than 53,000 copies. These were early examples of “personal luxury cars” but Ford executives thought they could sell more by adding a back seat to… more»
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Double Your Fun! A Pair of 1957 Buick Centurys
There’s a lot going on here. The seller has a pair of 1957 Buick Centurys, a convertible and a four-door hardtop up for sale and the convertible has experienced a started, and then halted restomod conversion. The four-door hardtop… more»
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Summer Cruiser: 1963 Rambler American 440
By far my personal favorite era of the Rambler American, this car would be great to own for summer car cruising and car show duties. Or maybe, winter cruising if I lived in a reasonable climate that wasn’t cold… more»
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1 of 650 Drop-Tops: 1951 Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler introduced the Imperial in 1926 and it would be the company’s top model for several decades. The car was positioned to compete with the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln, and some makes that are no longer with us like… more»
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Bargain Buy? 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Have you ever looked at a classic car listing and been left scratching your head? I occasionally have, but this 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible ramps the scratching to a new level. I can’t decide whether there is an error… more»
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Big Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet’s tagline for 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed“. Really? Sounds like some Madison Avenue horse hockey to me. Yeah, they changed by bloating up the B-body (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, Biscayne) bestowing Cadillacesque lines and size upon their best-selling… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I love the enthusiasm of some classic car owners. While they may not perform a hard sell, they give you reasons to justify purchasing their pride and joy. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. The seller state that life… more»
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Driving Drop-Top Project: 1970 Ford XL Convertible
Full-size convertibles are great. If you happen to be on the taller side, they offer comfortable accommodation that isn’t available in their more petite counterparts. For those of us who don’t come anywhere near threatening six-foot, they’re still a… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Rusty 1960s pony cars are one of the most common categories we see at Barn Finds, and many require deep commitment if the buyer is to return their project car to its former glory. That makes this 1969 Camaro… more»
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Top Down Rarity! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1980 was pretty good for the Pontiac Firebird, there were about 107K built, and the ever-popular Trans Am was almost half of that total with about 50K copies. One thing that did not happen that year, however,… more»
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1 of 350: 1940 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
The 1940 Lincoln Continental set a new standard for luxury cars made in the U.S. It would be the last American-built automobile produced with V12 power. In the car’s first year in production (1940), only 404 copies were assembled… more»
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Poor Man’s Bugatti: 1929 Amilcar Type M3
UPDATE 4/8/2022 – When we last featured this sweet Amilcar M3, it was listed on craigslist with a $15k asking price. It’s resurfaced but is now listed here on eBay with an asking price of $18,000 and the option… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
Sunny days and relaxed touring in a classic convertible seem to go hand in hand. If you’re going to partake in such a joyous activity, I can’t see why you couldn’t do so in a vehicle that offers style… more»
