When a classic car is offered for sale, the question of a famous former owner is sure to ignite debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will claim that this history will significantly impact potential values, while others will argue that the… more»
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Tri-Power Survivor: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
UPDATE – Since we originally featured this GTO, bidding has jumped from $35k up to $45k! Clearly, there are more than a few of you that would love to have this Convertible GTO. If you are bidding on it,… more»
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Rare Convertible Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
It’s not very often you can use the words “pickup” and “convertible” in the same sentence. Well, back in the late 1980s, Dodge made a “convertible” version of the Dakota pickup. Hagerty.com said in a 2018 article: “…the 1989–91… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Regular Barn Finds readers will be aware that I place considerable importance on long-term ownership with classic cars. While there will be exceptions to every rule, most people who have owned the same car for decades will have treated… more»
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60K Miles? Rare 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
The wrong car at the wrong time? That’s one of the more famous post-mortem assessments of the ill-fated Edsel. Since the dawn of the horseless carriage, automotive missteps have come and gone over the years, but Ford Motor Company’s… more»
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Amazing Garage Find: 1931 Ford Model A
I would be willing to bet that almost every one of our faithful Barn Finds readers dreams of the day when they open the door to a shed or a barn to find some well-preserved classic lurking inside. I… more»
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Show Quality: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Aside from perhaps a Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is one of the most desirable cars the company has ever built. The 2-door luxury roadster was manufactured between 1955-63 and saw total production of just shy of 26,000 units…. more»
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Pre-war Performance: 1935 Ford Model 48 Roadster
Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, this rumble seat-equipped Ford is listed here on eBay. The current bid is just shy of $17,000, but the reserve has not been met. With only two days left in the auction, though, we’ll… more»
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Hugger Orange! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
Imagine walking into your neighborhood Chevrolet dealer in 1969 and finding this car on the showroom floor. Not only is it an SS 350 Camaro with an L48 engine, but it’s painted Hugger Orange (below today’s primer) and has… more»
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1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi
This 1970 Barracuda convertible started life with a Slant-Six engine and 3-speed manual and has been restored to look like a ‘Cuda with AAR stripes and a 472 cubic inch Hemi. You couldn’t get Chrysler to build this car… more»
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Jeeps, Cadillacs and More: 41 Cars and Trucks
Most car collectors tend to focus on a particular brand, period, or body type. But in the case of the Moizard couple out of Strathcona Country, Alberta, Canada, they have a little bit of everything here. This is a… more»
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1 Of 358! 1952 Crosley Hotshot Super Sport
Looking like a “cross” between a Bugeye Sprite and a golf cart is this 1952 Crosley Hotshot. The product of upstart independent manufacturer Crosley, the Hotshot was a non-typical sight on U.S roads at the time of its 1949… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Okay, it’s decision time. Imagine that you’ve just bought this 1964 Corvette. This is a tidy, numbers-matching classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. Would you do that, or would you treat it to a repaint in… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
There are times when mere words don’t seem to be enough to do justice to a classic car. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. It has just come off the back of a meticulous restoration,… more»
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Finned Beauty! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The Cadillac Eldorado could be thought of as an early personal luxury car. To help make the car special, Cadillac’s marketing gurus would label them the “Eldorado Seville” (2-door hardtop) and the “Eldorado Biarritz” (convertible). This distinction would continue… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you’re like me, you will look at a classic like this 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible and find that your heart aches a bit. Once upon a time, someone walked into a Ford dealership wide-eyed with excitement at the… more»
