When you delve into American automotive history, several models jump off the pages as being instantly recognizable across the globe. These include the 1st Generation Mustang and the C3 Corvette. Both have managed to remain desirable, and the right… more»
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Drop Top Challenge: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere
Finding a ’57 Chevy or Ford to review is no big deal. A ’57 Plymouth? That’s more of a challenge, I could only find about a half-dozen examples that have been covered here on Barn Finds. How about a… more»
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Big Block Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The second generation of the Chevelle (1968-72) would be the nameplate’s most popular. 50 years later, the Super Sport models are the big draw with collectors, with their 396 or 454 V8 engines. This ’71 Malibu is an SS… more»
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Rare Mopar: 1962 Dodge Custom 880 Convertible
Don’t let the layer of dust fool you because under it hides a relatively rare Dodge classic. It is the 1962 Custom 880 Convertible, and its condition is above average. It appears that it has been sitting for a… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
It’s always interesting when a car arrives on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it becomes a battle to determine what its best feature is. That is the case with this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. This is a… more»
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Rusty Ragtop: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Mustang got totally restyled for 1971, using the same Falcon platform that launched the popular car seven years earlier. By this time, the car had grown considerably from the original package, and every other manufacturer had jumped on… more»
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Off-Road Rarity: 1968 Ferves Ranger
Here’s another new one for me, a 1968 Ferves Ranger. The seller describes it as, “A wonderful Italian oddity with delightful styling“. Fair enough though it actually looks like a cross between a toon car and a Step Two… more»
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394-Powered 1964 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible
I’ve always felt that I have missed out in life because while I’ve had the opportunity to drive plenty of classic convertibles, I’ve never actually owned one. That is a situation that I will remedy one day, and if… more»
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Enduro Convertible: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The ’69 Camaro Rally Sport (RS) may be the coolest looking of the first-generation Chevy pony cars. The RS is the one that had the hideaway headlights AND a Tupperware front bumper. The seller’s car was produced early in… more»
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Florida Drop Top: 1972 Ford Mustang
It’s always interesting to see how much the first-generation Mustang changed over the eight years or so that they were made. They went from the fastest-selling new car since the Model A to a road-burning muscle monster to Mary… more»
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Restored Then Parked: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The first generation of the Corvette (C1) lasted for more than a decade. Its successor (C2) had a shorter run from 1963-67 but is considered the definitive ‘Vette by many collectors. It would be an all-new car that also… more»
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One Owner: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990
The Ambassador was one of American Motors’ longest running nameplates, built from 1957-74. But it was previously a Nash product before Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form AMC. This 1965 Ambassador is a one owner car being… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with one reason why buying a beautifully restored classic car would be a bad thing. The truth? I can’t think of any negatives. This is especially true when it is a… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
For some potential buyers, the decision about what to do with this 1967 Camaro Convertible won’t be easy. The majority will be caught between the idea of performing some form of restoration, while others would choose to leave the… more»
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58K Mile 1986 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
It’s hard to believe that the convertible, at least for the US market, went away almost 45 years ago with the ’76 Eldorado. The car shown here, a 1986 Dodge 600 ES Turbo convertible, is a descendant of the… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1965 Shelby Cobra 427
Cars are traditionally formed from steel. Of course, fiberglass, aluminum, composites, and carbon fiber have made appearances too. So how about bronze? You know, that heavy dense, copper-based metal that is more suited to a P.J. Mene sculpture than… more»
