Mazda’s MX-5 Miata took the world by storm upon its release by renewing the general public’s interest in affordable roadsters, an automotive category that was all but abandoned at the time. Though the company sold over 400,000 units of… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
It wasn’t too long ago that a basket case like this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible would have been either sold for parts or scrapped. There is no title, no keys, and while there appears to be some usable… more»
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Cute Convertible: 1957 Nash Metropolitan
There was a time, that I can recall when a Nash Metropolitan was a pretty common sight. They still are but usually in a restored state and not beating around as everyday drivers. I haven’t come across a non-restored… more»
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Restored Or Original? 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
It’s beautiful, but it’s going to be met with brevity, as unfortunately, that’s the essence of this listing. Barn Findy? Hardly, this is a beautifully preserved and well cared for 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster. Its Sunfire Yellow exterior appears… more»
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California Survivor: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Subtle and efficient. These are just two of the many words that have almost certainly never been used to describe a Cadillac from the 1950s or 1960s. Owning one of these classics was a declaration to the world that… more»
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Ready To Race? 1959 MGA Roadster
OK, round two for it’s not exactly what it appears to be. Last week we covered this McLaren racer wanna-be, looks the part but it’s stock beneath the sheets. Today it’s this very cool ’59 MGA roadster, looks like… more»
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1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible Project
We have seen some nice project vehicles recently here, small ones. Small cars and small trucks that are easy to fit into your garage and walk around as you’re restoring it. That is not the case with this 1963… more»
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15k-Mile 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo
While Callaway Cars creates performance parts for all types of vehicles, they specialize in Chevrolet models – especially the Corvette. From 1987 to 1991, one could walk into a Chevrolet dealership and purchase a C4 Corvette with the Regular… more»
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Race Roadster? 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite
For those of us who are more concerned with “go” than “show,” this 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite may – after a little tinkering – meet that preference. This one was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who found it… more»
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V8-Powered 1968 MGB Brooklands Renaissance
OK, so when is a run of the mill MGB no longer an MGB? When it has been given the full business by Brooklands Car Components of Ontario, Canada. It’s basically an MGB but it has a lot more… more»
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Home Workshop Project: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classic projects can tend to be more straightforward than others. There will always be enthusiasts who are seeking the sort of restoration project that they can tackle independently in their workshop. For some of those people, this 1973… more»
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18k-Mile Prototype? 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren Capri
From 1984 to 1986, Mercury worked with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) to create the only convertible variant of the Capri muscle car – the ASC McLaren Capri. While not all of these limited-production variants were convertibles, this 1986 Mercury… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Frequently early C1 Corvettes are found in either perfectly restored, trailer-queen condition or in a disintegrating pile where the fiberglass ruins would seem more appropriate for making recycled fishing poles. Not so with this 1956 example, it’s nicely optioned,… more»
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Electric Prototype: 1959 La Dawri Conquest
Here’s one that probably asks more questions than it answers. It’s unusual on two fronts as it is a rare, small-production specialty car known as a La Dawri and it has been converted for electric operation. There’s not too… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible!!!
Sometimes a classic car will appear, and it is hard to determine what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1967 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible. It will require some restoration work, but the result should be… more»
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Period Style Banger: 1929 Ford Model A
As a person who owns a classic car they never expect to be able to afford to paint properly, I’m surprised we don’t see more hot rods that look like this one. I know the patina rod has grown… more»
