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»
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New Mexico Barn Find: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you found a car like this 1968 Mustang Convertible hidden away in a New Mexico barn, what would you do? The owner has dragged it out of hiding and treated it to a good clean. The result of… more»
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One-Owner Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
For most of the 1960s, the Fairlane was Ford’s mid-size car. The sixth generation of the automobile ran during 1968-69 where the Fairlane 500 would give up the intermediate’s top spot to the new Torino nameplate, but remain a… more»
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39K Mile Convertible: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
And now for a little bit of comparison. Earlier in the week, we covered this neat ’70 Ford XL convertible. It’s a bit rough around the edges but not without its possibilities. Today, we have a similar ’67 Galaxie… more»
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Worth Saving? 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
As we surmise from the seller’s ad, he found two 1961 Cadillac convertibles in California and had them shipped to him in Maryland. The better of the two cars have already been sold, leaving the other – which is… more»
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Illinois Barn Find: 1958 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer
While many people naturally focus on the original Mini as one of the most significant cars ever to emerge from England, the role of the humble Morris Minor 1000 should never be underestimated. It might not have offered the… more»
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Big Block Convertible: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
During its 15-year run, the Ford Galaxie competed against Chevrolet’s successful Impala (and usually came in second). The name was developed during the days of the “Space Race” to give Ford a futuristic kind of image. This 1963 Galaxie… more»
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Custom Touches: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
At first glance, this 1968 Corvette Convertible looks like a tidy survivor. When you move a little closer, you begin to discover that it features a few custom touches. That brings us to the vexing question of whether a… more»
