We’ve seen a few examples of this unique and/or unusual model in the past here on Barn Finds, but none in this bright color of Scorch Red. One account is that there were 965 two-door hardtop cars and 175… more»
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Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Drop Top! 1954 Packard Caribbean Project
It seems whenever I find a Packard for sale, it’s either beautifully restored and/or in excellently maintained original condition or…pretty much a wreck. Today’s find, courtesy of T.J., is an in-betweeny, it’s a project but it’s not bad as… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Still in Storage: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
The Spider was the roadster version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, built in Italy from 1962 to 1966. Some 9,000 of the 2-seat 1600-cc sports cars were assembled – with many of them landing in export markets like the… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Restorable Roadster: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider remains one of the more attainable vintage cars that gives you a fast-track to owning something the rest of the world will think cost you a pretty penny. However, those of us in the hobby… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Promising Winter Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Car enthusiasts tend to be organized individuals who protect their pride and joy from winter’s adverse weather conditions. Those months provide an opportunity to tinker and tune so that they can hit the road when the warm weather arrives,… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Ragtop: 1987 Renault GTA Convertible
We have only seen five Alliance-based Renault GTAs here on Barn Finds over the years, and one of those was mine. The weirdest part is that none of those five GTAs were convertibles as is this 1987 Renault GTA… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
5-Speed Pagoda: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
The seller of this Mercedes-Benz W113 “Pagoda” has experienced some challenges lately that are forcing the sale of this partially restored example, which is notable for being a rare 5-speed manual example. An unfortunate barn fire has shifted priorities… more»
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Storage Find Smorgasbord: BMW Isetta, Pontiac Catalina, and More!
One of my favorite listing “types” is a mish-mash of cars offered for sale by a guy who is likely similar to many of us: a variety of vehicular interests, all colliding together in a cinder block garage. The… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible Barn Find
The Park Lane convertible was arguably Mercury’s swankiest offering in the mid-1960s, and this example was recently extracted from the barn where it had sat for the last 34 years. Currently showing 63,964 miles on the odometer, this one-owner… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Almost Perfect? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
If you wanted a mid-size Pontiac convertible in 1971, you had two choices: the GTO or the LeMans Sport, the latter being the next best thing to a performance machine without the muscle stigma of the former car. This… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Garage Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Even though the C1 was nearing the end of its lifespan, Chevrolet still threw in a few exterior revisions for the 1961 Corvette, including redesigning the rear end with boat-tail styling and adding quad round taillights in the process. … more»
Jul 25, 2024 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The 1967 model year was significant for the Fourth Generation Lincoln Continental because declining sales led to the demise of the Convertible variant at the year’s end. That makes our feature car a rare creature that represents a promising… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Some classics divide opinions, and I suspect this 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible may fall into that category. Its tired paint may lead some to consider restoration as the best option. However, the lack of rust and overall originality… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Luxury Drop-Top: 1956 Continental Mark II Custom Convertible
When development began on the Continental Mark II as a “money is no object” exercise in excellence, the plan was for a 4-door Sedan and a Convertible version to join the range following the launch of the Hardtop. However,… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
Classics from the 1980s spent years primarily ignored, but they are finding favor as new enthusiasts view them as an affordable entry point into the ownership experience. That makes this 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible worth a close… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Is the Circus in Town? 1949 Crosley Clown Car
Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»
