Chevy got into the pony car race in 1967 that Ford and Plymouth had started two years earlier. Out of some 285,000 of the hot little cars they built in the first year, more than 25,000 Camaro’s were convertibles…. more»
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Dusty Garage Find! 1974 Buick LeSabre Convertible
By 1974, domestic convertibles were on the way out. While it’s true that they were falling out of favor with buyers, the long wagging finger of the Fed’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was threatening new rollover standards… more»
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Recent Repaint: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Hubba-Hubba! It’s huge, with a gargantuan engine and a top that goes down, how could it get any better? Love them or hate them, the ninth generation (1971-1978) Cadillac Eldorado, like this 1973 example, makes a statement! Of course,… more»
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Affordable Time Capsule! 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Do you remember seeing cartoon characters that have eyeballs that are on springs? You know, when the character spies something that really catches his attention, his eyeballs extend out and the slap back? Well, that’s what happened to me… more»
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Garage Find: 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Perhaps the first muscle car ever built, the Chrysler 300 letter series debuted in 1955. They would be assigned sequential alphabetical designations after the second year. For example, 1963 was the 300-J. However, a less powerful but equally impressive… more»
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Rust-Free Classic: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
If you want to make the right impression with a classic convertible, parking it beside the ocean on a sunny day is a pretty good place to start. It helps if the car in question is a bit of… more»
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1 of 51: 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible
Famed American automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby partnered with Ford to build Mustang-based performance cars. The result of their collaboration was the Shelby GT350 in 1965. By 1968, the car had evolved to the GT500 and… more»
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Fiat-Powered: 1968 Siata Spring
Siata was a very interesting company and they made some absolutely gorgeous cars, such as this one. They also made some… interesting-looking cars such as this 1968 Siata Spring. Don’t get me wrong, I think they’re great and this… more»
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Original 350: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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»
