In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»
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Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Color: 2009 Mini-Cooper S Turbo Drop-Top
The Mini-Cooper arrived on the automotive scene in 2000, a product built by BMW but marketed separately. Several variants would emerge, including the Mini-Cooper S as a convertible with a supercharger at first, replaced by a turbocharger later. The… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
When searching for a turnkey classic to park in your garage, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular vehicle is the ideal candidate. There are so many factors to consider that it could make your head… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
85k Original Miles: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
I consider my automotive taste to be eclectic and feel that every classic deserves respect. However, when one survives for over six decades in rock-solid form, those feelings are heightened. Such is the case with this 1960 Lincoln Continental… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Black on Black: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” – the Chevrolet Corvette – went into the 1959 model year largely unchanged. It sprouted quad headlights the year before and several versions of the 283 cubic inch V8 were offered to power the hot little… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
8.2 Liters At Your Service! 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
You and seven of your closest friends can feel the wind in your hair as you glide down the road in style in this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. This big, beautiful boulevard cruiser is sure to turn heads wherever you… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
V8 Swapped: 1986 TVR 280i
Typically, modified cars don’t get a ton of love from enthusiasts when it comes to classics. We want to see vintage cars in a preserved state, as they were delivered from the dealership. Well, every now and again, you… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project
We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang. However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project
What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible? This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary Convertible With 943 Original Miles!
Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the Corvette was the guest of honor. Forty years had passed since the first cars rolled off the line, so the company placed the ‘Vette in a party dress by offering a… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Some people refer to large American production cars from the 1970s as land yachts. They suggest that these gentle giants don’t offer an engaging motoring experience and that they represent a triumph of style over substance. However, that is… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • Exclusives • 41 Comments
Finned Beauty: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Classic car enthusiasts are a diverse breed, with tastes varying widely when searching for a candidate to park in their garage. Some prefer hard-edged, high-performance vehicles, while others prefer nimble sports cars. If your leanings are more toward luxury,… more»
