By 1966, the Ambassador was a Rambler no more, at least in name. The ’65 Rambler Ambassador line was updated a bit with subtle tweaks, and they were now the AMC Ambassador. The seller refers to this beautiful 1966… more»
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Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»
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Euro Drop Top: 1985 Ford Escort XR3i
There are untold legions of cars and trucks sold overseas that we never received here in the states. Fortunately, it’s gotten far easier to import these so-called “forbidden fruit” vehicles, and there’s so many more out there that fall… more»
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Heavily Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy Pace Car Edition
No month of May would be complete without a Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car Edition, and this 1969 SS Convertible seems like an appropriate inclusion during a period when we have seen vehicles of this type from many marques… more»
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Only 531 Built: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Most of us here on Barn Finds treat car collecting as a hobby and not a business, but it still gives you a warm feeling to think that you might break even or even – gasp – make money on a… more»
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Movie Car: 1991 Lotus Elan SE
Movie cars have never really convinced me one way or another to buy a vehicle, but for some film buffs, it’s a compelling reason to snag a particular car. In addition, if you happen to be a fan of… more»
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Bring Your Own Basket: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the most successful cars of the 1950s (and perhaps of all time) was the 1955-57 Chevrolet. The styling seemed to appeal to everyone, and they sold nearly five million copies in three years (helped by Chevy’s first… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
When it comes to the question of a known ownership history, this 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner comfortably ticks that box. It has been part of the same family since Day One, moving from one generation to the next throughout… more»
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One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»
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SS Tribute: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The biggest problem confronting buyers wishing to park a genuine First Generation Camaro SS Convertible in their garage is that these cars aren’t typically cheap. Some enthusiasts assess their options and are forced to abandon their search due to… more»
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Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD
One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage. Most of the vehicles featured are… more»
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Fully Restored: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible
The first thing I bought when I got a stable, career-oriented full-time job was a ’65 Buick Skylark. Seeing how time has its way with us, I’ve owned it for 22 years next month, and I sometimes wonder if… more»
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1 of 286: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Drop-Top
Tough times caught up with Studebaker Corp. in 1964 when the company ceased automobile production in South Bend, Indiana, where they had been a fixture for 112 years. That left them to soldier on in Canada for another two… more»
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Owned by Hal Sperlich? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
By the time the mid 1970s rolled around, Chrysler was sliding into a financial abyss. With four different CEOs running the company at various points during the decade, a solution wasn’t at hand until the last of those, Lee… more»
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17k Mile 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Believe it or not, these K Car-based convertibles caused quite a stir when they were introduced for the 1983 model year. For those around back then, we remember that the convertible was dead – Detroit was no longer making… more»
