In 1949, Oldsmobile had the brilliant idea of making a high-compression engine and putting it in a relatively small, lightweight car. Enter the Rocket 88, the world’s first muscle car. The Rocket 8 V-8 engine became its own sub-brand,… more»
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Fuel Injected 327: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1963 Corvette Convertible is a tidy survivor ready to be enjoyed by a lucky new owner. It might not be 100% original, but the right buyer might be able to return it to that state. The owner has… more»
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Estate Find: “Batwing” 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Coming out of an estate sale is this beautiful black on black 1957 Bel Air convertible. It’s flanked by a stunning red and grey interior. Not a great deal of information is provided about the car other than it… more»
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One Of One? 1929 Cadillac Victoria Convertible Coupe
This 1929 Cadillac Victoria convertible coupe, also known as a Fleetwood model 3885, is a bit unusual in that it is believed to have been a test-fit model, according to the seller. And this Cadillac is no stranger to… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford started the sporty “pony car” craze in the mid-1960s but was running out of steam just a few years later. By 1972, sales of the Mustang had declined six years in a row, due in part to competition… more»
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Real Deal? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible
Suspicions abound! Sure, an SS396 Chevelle is always an attention-getter but can be an even bigger one when it just doesn’t look quite right. Of course, with a car that is 55 years old, a lot can happen over… more»
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Drop-Top Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible
From 1989-1991, Dodge partnered with the American Sunroof Corporation to produce the Dakota Sport Convertible. In 1989, the year of the truck here, 2,843 were made. With only 25,146 original miles, this Dakota Sport Convertible has a lot of… more»
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Summer Cruiser! 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
I think as Cadillac’s go, traditional Cadillacs that is, 1970 was my favorite year. What followed in ’71 was too oversized and visible, while the ’70 still had a refined, purposeful, and more restrained appearance about itself. And our… more»
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Cheap Project: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We’ve seen a few affordable project cars in recent times here at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible is one of the cheapest. Returning it to its former glory will be a significant undertaking, but the buyer… more»
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Rare 409 4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
This car checks a lot of boxes for people interested in 1960s Chevrolets. It was Chevy’s Golden Anniversary (50 years). It’s an Impala. A Super Sport. Has the RPO 587 409 cubic inch V8. Has a 4-speed manual transmission…. more»
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Rare Convertible: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
And now for something new from the “Boy, what a difference a year makes” department. Juxtaposition this 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V convertible to its 1961 replacement and you’ll see exactly what I mean. I’ll take it a step… more»
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1 of 19 Remaining: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter
1956 would be the one and only year that DeSoto was invited to pace the field at the annual Indianapolis 500. This was always a big deal, with the chosen manufacturer making a limited number of duplicate cars for… more»
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No Reserve: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1st Generation Mustang is a car that has been ripe for modification since the day that the first example rolled off a showroom floor. The paths that owners chose to follow went from the mild to the wild…. more»
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Chopped 1965 Ford Thunderbird
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird was one of 42,600 hardtops built for the model year. And it looks like the car has been off the road and up in the air for quite some time. Someone decided to cut the… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Goats are stubborn creatures that are renowned for eating anything and butting you viciously the moment your back is turned. The Pontiac GTO received the nickname of The Goat, and while it might not be stubborn, it was capable… more»
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390 Horsepower! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve been sitting here trying to think of more enjoyable experiences than slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day for a spot of top-down cruising. To be honest, not many options come to mind…. more»
