Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»
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Rumble Seat Rarity: 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet
If pre-war classics are right up your alley, then you’ll be happy to see this drop-top parked there: a 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet! Located just south of Minneapolis, Minnesota, this black beauty is advertised here on Craigslist for $42,000.
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Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale
Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»
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Restored Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
A GTO with a four-speed manual transmission, a top that goes down, and is green! What more do you need (well, maybe another color if you’re unlike me and don’t like green)? Claimed as the result of a full… more»
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1 of 19: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned for 1970 and lost its six-year lineage with the Valiant compact. Public response was favorable as sales improved by 50% over the prior year. That included the ‘Cuda performance editions that could be equipped… more»
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Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible
There’s something about the appearance of triple-black cars that allows them to be both classy and menacing at the same time. That is the case with this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible. Its black paint and soft-top combine perfectly with… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
When new, the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible offered its owner a potent wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. Little has changed in more than five decades since the car rolled off the production line, except the Chevelle SS 396 has… more»
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Survivor Driver: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Here’s a presentable “survivor driver” that could be a fun convertible to just drive around in and enjoy. It’s not perfect by any means, but to be 53 years old, this low-production drop top (only 3,422 were made) appears… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
WYSIWYG. What You See Is What You Get. That might be the best way to describe this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, as there is not a whole lot of specific information or details given about this car or its history. … more»
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Stored 33 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The first-generation Chevrolet Corvette had a good and long run, having lasted ten model years from 1953 through 1962. Chevrolet changed the body up a bit for the ’56 model, making some modifications to the front and taking away… more»
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One Off Convertible: 1971 Subaru 360
When I first spotted this 1971 Subaru 360, I honestly thought it was a golf cart. There are plenty of carts on the roads near where I live – they’re supposed to be licensed but frequently aren’t and that… more»
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Low Mile Drop Top: 1965 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Here’s a very impressive piece of machinery in the form of a 1965 Chrysler 300 convertible. There’s an important distinction here as this is not a famed “letter” car, just a regular 300 but it still has a lot… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In its seventh year, the Chevelle would continue to be a big seller for GM. Excluding the new Monte Carlo personal luxury car, upwards of a half-million of the autos would leave Chevy factories. That included the seller’s 1970… more»
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No Reserve: 1954 Packard Convertible
It’s incredible how some classics will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and they are immediately recognizable. Such is the case with this 1954 Packard Convertible. Not only is it a rare vehicle, but we have featured… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has spent most of the last fifteen years in storage. It wears a healthy coating of dust, but it appears to be a solid classic that would be an easy prospect to return to… more»
