Some cars can be a triumph of style over substance, with stunning good looks hiding performance that would be considered mediocre, at best. Other vehicles can be unspeakably ugly but possess performance potential that is nothing short of mind-bending…. more»
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RS/SS Convertible! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project
First-generation (1967-1969) Chevrolet Camaros never fail to please. They never seem to run out either as the more you look, the more you find. Today’s ’67 discovery by rex m is an SS convertible, with the Rally Sport (RS)… more»
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New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»
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Stored 15 Years: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
One of the most successful cars to ever emerge from Oldsmobile was the Cutlass – and especially the Cutlass Supreme. As a mid-size automobile, its popularity took off with the generation built from 1968-72. That would include this 1972… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classic cars can be a surprise packet, although the reasons can vary from one vehicle to another. Take this 1970 Corvette Convertible as a prime example. It is a desirable car that ticks many of the right boxes… more»
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Rare Ragtop! 1953 Buick Super 8
We encounter 1953 Buick Super 8s and Specials from time to time, but a convertible version? That’s a rare bird and the seller states as much, claiming this Super 8 convertible as being one of only 6,701 produced. With… more»
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39K Original Miles! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
So many thoughts, emotions, and suggestions are evoked when one spies an early ’70s Cadillac Eldorado like this 1974 example. Oh, and it’s a convertible too! So much the better. It sounds like it may be a twenty-footer based… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1963 Triumph Herald
Here’s one that doesn’t grace the webpages of Barn Finds very often, a Triumph Herald (1959-1971), in this case, a 1963 example. The seller states that up to a half-million Heralds were produced in convertible, coupe, sedan, and station… more»
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New Frame Included! 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
More than once I have lamented the tendency of GM’s 1964-1972 vintage A-body intermediates to turn into “from whence it came”, via rust. The right climatic condition and you can have a pile of cinders on your hands. Convertibles?… more»
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1 of 65: 1990 Buick Reatta Select 60
The Buick Reatta was a low production, 2-seat grand touring car built by Buick in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It came first as a coupe, but a convertible was added later. Buick marketing gurus came up with the idea… more»
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Rebuilt V12: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
While they may have been a father-and-son team, you could never have found two individuals more different than Henry and Edsel Ford. Henry placed most of his manufacturing focus on producing affordable basic transport for the masses. Edsel was… more»
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Jet Age Sports Car: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
With a long history of powerful engines, sports car handling, and a reasonable price tag, the Chevrolet Corvette is near the top of the list as far as bang for the buck for any automotive enthusiast. However, Corvettes have… more»
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Retro-Style Roadster: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
First a Plymouth then later a Chrysler, the Prowler was a retro-styled limited production car produced between 1997-02, based on a 1993 concept car of the same name. The 2-seater was noted for its Indy-car front styling and suspension…. more»
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Stored For 54 Years: 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drop-Head Coupe
If you went out Jaguar shopping in 1950, you faced two main choices. If a genuine sports car was on your shopping list, a shiny XK120 would have been the best option. However, if you wanted the wind-in-the-hair experience… more»
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V8 Powered 1968 Jaguar XKE Barn Find!
How many cars does the great Enzo Ferrari call beautiful? Undoubtedly, at least the ones that bear his name. Maybe a few Zagato and Pininfarina creations, with the odd Mini here and there. But only one car holds the… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With values continuing to grow steadily, finding spotless and affordable Fox-Body Mustangs is becoming more difficult. This is especially true if potential buyers crave a GT with the fuel-injected V8 under the hood. That’s what makes our feature car… more»
