While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»
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Idle Since ’75: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
The Super Sport began as an option on the 1961 Impala and took off like wildfire after that. It would extend to the Chevelle and Nova as the ‘60s wore on and would even become a series of its… more»
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1 of 838: 1967 Dodge Polara Convertible
In the 1960s, the Dodge Polara was the equivalent of Chevrolet’s Impala. You could buy one in just about any body style, like this convertible, which saw just 838 copies made in 1967. The seller’s edition is a one-owner… more»
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Rare 429 Convertible: 1970 Ford Galaxie XL
The 1970 Ford Galaxie XL wasn’t exactly a small car, but with a curb weight around 3700 pounds, they were surprisingly sporty when equipped with the right engine. Most cars were fitted with a small block, but some received… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It seems that this 1966 Corvette Convertible might have led a life of adventure. Apparently, it spent some time on the track in the 1960 and ’70s, but it has been sitting in a garage awaiting restoration for many… more»
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Carport Find: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1956 would be the second year of the “Tri Five” Chevies and they sold like hotcakes. More than 1.6 million would be built that year, including this Bel Air convertible, one of 41,883. Sadly, this drop-top was damaged in… more»
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283 V8? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Well, I have to admit the truth, I really don’t like the first iteration (1953-1955) of America’s sports car known as the Corvette. There are probably those that think I’m some sort of blasphemer but the tailfins, six-cylinder power… more»
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1 of 2,500: 1966 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
The second generation of the Valiant compact was winding down in 1966 as an all-new car was coming the following year. The Signet was the top-of-the-line Valiant and the convertible version of it only saw 2,507 built in… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
It is the stuff of dreams for classic car enthusiasts. Finding a beautifully restored vehicle is one thing, but finding an original one-owner survivor that is completely unmolested and in immaculate condition is a whole different matter. That is… more»
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283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and words will not seem to be enough to convey just how stunning that vehicle is. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is… more»
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Drop-Top Project or Parts? 1969 Dodge Dart
Dodge’s compacts (along with Plymouth’s) were redesigned in 1967 and those changes would last through the end of the nameplate’s run in 1976. There were popular but not inspiring until Dodge started dropping bigger engines and 4-speeds in them…. more»
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27k Mile Survivor! 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to establish just how desirable a particular classic car is. Take this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible as an example. This vehicle is a stunning survivor, and it has already… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
While the history of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is hazy, the owner believes that it may have originally been ordered as a Philco show car. That might help to explain why it has been so highly optioned… more»
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Rod Or Restore? 1946 Mercury Eight Convertible
This find seems to have the seller guessing a bit as to what year it is. The listing title refers to it as a ’46 but the text then references a ’46, ’47, or ’48. Further examination tells me… more»
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Parked For 18 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The owner of this 1968 Mustang Convertible performed a fair amount of restoration work on the vehicle before he parked it in this barn. It has occupied this spot for 18-years, but the time has come for it to… more»
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All-Original 1952 MG TD Barn Find
A continuation of the MG T-series of sports cars since the 1930s, the MG TD was significantly wider than the outgoing TC model. It used the platform of a large (for an MG) sedan model, brought over the engine… more»
