I have sometimes wondered whether the First Generation Mustang bubble will ever burst. Given the history of these vehicles in the classic market, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon. In fact, I suspect that even when the… more»
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1 of 100: 1957 Dual Ghia 146
The 1950s were an era of creativity in design and engineering, and upscale cars like this 1957 Dual Ghia model 146 Convertible carried an element of prestige, more than most cars do today. Produced for only 3 years, around… more»
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Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»
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1 of 44: 1992 Panoz Roadster
Panoz is a brand most of us don’t think of often, but they’ve been building some pretty radical cars for the last 30 years. Their first model was this Roadster, introduced in 1992, which means this is a first-year… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible
When Chevrolet threw its hat into the ring and released its first pony car, its stylish Camaro garnered plenty of attention. Many felt that its styling was more muscular than that found on the Mustang, and it sold in… more»
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1963 Buick Special Convertible Barn Find
Buy a 1963 Buick Special convertible and you’ll get a ’62 Special hardtop forest find, such a deal! Not so fast though, obviously this dynamic duo has some issues so let’s take a look and see what “Buy One,… more»
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1 Of 25: Porsche-Powered 1958 Alken D2
The VW Alken was developed by a group of aerospace engineers using a VW chassis. Maybe 25 of the cars were built and they played a PR role in the launch of the Alken Corporation, focused on military aerospace… more»
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Waterborne Project: 1986 Hovertechnics Hoverstar
Since 1984, Hovertechnics has been in the business of designing, engineering, and manufacturing hovercraft, trailers, and parts. The Hoverstar is one of their models, capable of carrying two passengers over the water or ice at speeds of up to… more»
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Custom Convertible! 1969 Volkswagen Type 3
According to the seller, this was once a Volkswagen fastback, which would make it a VW Type 3. These cars were built by VW between 1961-73. They were larger and more comfortable than a Beetle and used 1500 to… more»
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Super Clean Roadster! 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was a 2-seat British sports car produced by the Rootes Group from 1953-55 and again in 1959-68. The seller’s car is either a Series II or Series III model depending on when it was built in… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Classic muscle cars from the 1960s offered new-car buyers unbeatable performance for their dollar. Potential buyers could order these vehicles loaded with luxury touches, but the reality was that they were still hard-edged performance cars at heart. If only… more»
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Crate V8/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
While even the roughest First Generation Mustang project car can attract some pretty impressive values, this 1965 Convertible might be a rung above the rest. It looks pretty tired, but its visible rust appears to be negligible. Adding to… more»
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One Of 75! 1981 Lancia Zagato S.E.
Sometime back, I opined how Lancia was a part of a disappearing act at FCA. Well now that FCA is no more, Lancia is an even smaller speck of juggernaut Stellantis, which by my count is the overlord for… more»
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1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible Barn Find
Note to self, next time a convertible needs to be stored, consider doing it in top-up mode. Listed as a barn find, this poor old ’62 Lincoln Continental convertible looks more like a rubble-find considering its deleterious condition. And… more»
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Only 15k Miles?! 1974 Caprice Convertible
The era of the full-sized convertible may have come and gone, but if you enjoy the thought of piling four or more people in a comfortable top-down cruiser, check out this sweet Chevy! The 1974 Caprice Convertible in Mansfield,… more»
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Second Time Around: 1934 Packard Eight
We’re packin’ in the Packards here at Barn Finds. Last week we covered this 1948 Packard Eight and earlier in December we featured this similar 1948 Packard Eight. Today, we’re reviewing a different generation Packard in the form of… more»
