The Mercury Eight was introduced for the 1939 model year, slotted between the Ford Custom and Lincoln lines as a mid-priced option to compete with Buick, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, and the like. It was offered in a range of body… more»
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’57 Belaro! 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
What do you get when you cross a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro with a 1957 Chevy fiberglass kit from Easy Rods? A Belaro, of course! This is not one of the first these cars we’ve seen, as our own Scotty… more»
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Wide-Track Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the Pontiac Bonneville had a commanding presence amongst Detroit iron. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful cars that helped Pontiac claim third place in sales in the 1960s…. more»
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It’s All There: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Today, it is rare to walk into a new car dealership and order your dream vehicle with special paint. With a few rare exceptions, such luxuries tend to be the preserve of prestige manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and their ‘Bespoke… more»
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Royalty! A Pair Of Royale Sabres
The Royale Sabre was a component car designed and produced by a Brit named John Barlow from (sources vary) the late 1980’s through 1996, mainly for the European market. These two are claimed to be the only two imported… more»
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Promising Project: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster
The seller’s photos of this 1922 Ford Model T Speedster revealed it to be a promising project car. It is largely complete, and its body looks to be free of any rust problems. It isn’t clear how long the… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1970 Corvette Convertible is less of a barn find than a driveway find. It has been sitting in the weather since 1988, and it will represent a significant restoration project for its next owner. However, it is a… more»
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Seldom Seen! 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Everyone goes kind of ‘Cuda crazy for 1970-1974 E-body Barracudas, especially the Hi-Po models that were offered in ’70 and ’71. But it’s the preceding generation, 1967-1969 that always caught my fancy, especially a rare convertible like this 1967… more»
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327 Powered: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
OK, this one’s a conundrum. It’s a highly desirable non-SS, 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible, but it could also win an ugly car award. It has also undergone some mechanical changes so let’s see if we can figure out… more»
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Just 2,000 Made! 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
The Mark series of Continentals from 1958-60 are some of the boldest designs and styling to come from Ford Motor Co. They were the largest unit-construction (“unibody”) automobiles ever built, alongside the “Squarebird” Thunderbirds at a brand-new manufacturing plant…. more»
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Running Estate Find! 1926 Ford Model T Roadster
Have you ever considered how many of the 15M Ford Model T’s (1908-1927) that were assembled may still be in existence? The Ford Model T forum suggests maybe 200K, with 50K being registered and operating. It’s one of those… more»
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1-of-16: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
When an owner makes a rarity claim about a classic car, it is often viewed with skepticism. However, the one made for this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible does stand up to some scrutiny. Its overall presentation is pretty… more»
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Stored 60 Years! 1948 Willys Jeepster
In the spring of 1948, Willys introduced the Jeepster and the company thought they’d have a winner on their hands. According to Hagerty, they haven’t held their value as much as expected lately but since when has value had… more»
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Tidy Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Classic Mercedes-Benz convertibles enjoy ever-rising values, and this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL outside Bowling Green, Kentucky looks original and well-kept. The concave contour of the removable hard top led to the cars being known as the “pagoda” for their resemblance… more»
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“Perfect Project:” 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Over the years here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen owners make some pretty bold claims about their cars. This 1965 Mustang Convertible is no different. The owner refers to it as a “perfect restoration project,” so we probably need… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible
Buick’s cars were all-new for 1959 and had new model names to boot. The LeSabre became the division’s entry-level automobile, followed by the Invicta and Electra. It was by no means stark and would keep its position in the… more»
