Many people believe that the release of the C2 marked the moment when the Corvette came of age. It brought significant mechanical improvements over its predecessor, while the introduction of a big-block option in 1965 transformed an already potent… more»
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Save The Date: 1969 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
With the month of May comes the start of wedding season, and many of us are soon to discover that “Save the Date” cards are populating our assorted mailboxes. On the other hand, it’s rare to mark the calendar… more»
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More Fun In The Sun: 1968 Ford XL Convertible
Last week, I penned this piece on a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible and waxed on about how it was one of my favorite Fords. Well, here’s another from my hit parade, a ’68 Ford XL convertible. This one,… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The aggressive styling made it virtually inevitable that the C2 Corvette was a sales hit when new. Its stunning lines helped to cement the badge’s place in the market, paving the way for the all-conquering C3. This 1966 Corvette… more»
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Garage Find: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
It wouldn’t be until 1970 that the Plymouth Barracuda got its final redesign, the one probably the most fondly remembered of the three generations. However, the earlier models have plenty of positives to offer as well, plus they’re considerably… more»
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Run It Before Restoring It: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Convertible
After WWII ended, the dash to purchase a new car was so overwhelming that no dealer had to do much except take orders: sales were hot even though the same old pre-war sheet metal was all that was on… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The glory days of the muscle car era were fast receding by 1972, meaning that many potent badges were becoming shadows of their former selves. Oldsmobile’s 442 was no exception, although the company still pitched it as a more… more»
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No Reserve: 1994 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Finding an affordable classic Convertible to make the most of sunny days can be challenging, but this 1994 Ford Mustang GT could be the ideal answer. Not only is it extremely tidy for its age, but it also features… more»
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One Year Only! 1967 Pontiac GP Convertible
Any sixties vintage Pontiac Grand Prix is a neat find, but this 1967 Burgundy (Code N – assuming that the paint is the original shade) example is special because of its convertible body style – a one-year-only variation from… more»
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425 Horsepower: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where the seller makes rarity claims. Some have a profound impact on the vehicle’s potential value, while others add little to its relative worth. This 1965 Corvette… more»
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Fun In The Sun! 1966 Ford Galaxie Convertible
This! I’ll admit it, while I’m not an overt Ford fan, I have my favorites, and the 1966 Galaxie 500 is one of those that I hold in high esteem. And today’s discovery, courtesy of Mitchell G., is a… more»
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1 of 2? 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Fuelie
Does the perfect classic actually exist? Is there a car with a combination of looks, condition, rarity, and specifications that places it seemingly beyond criticism? Those are the questions posed by this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Not only does… more»
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Exceedingly Rare: 1938 Ford Phaeton
Ford’s love affair with the phaeton body style is a mystery unto itself. For a huge company well entrenched in the mentality that profit was king, why did they offer the slow-selling phaeton body style until 1938? Why did… more»
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Take Your Pick: Pair of 1968 Plymouth Ragtops
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury III was Plymouth’s version of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. And as was typical of Chrysler in those days, Plymouth usually came in third place in the sales race. The… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
Vehicle manufacturers in the early 2000s made a song and dance about producing cars with retractable metal roofs. However, Ford beat them to the punch by decades with cars like this 1958 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered buyers a… more»
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Miami Vice Replica: Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Ferrari Daytona replicas are one of the most eternal kit cars ever made, despite emerging onto the scene back when the iconic sports car was first introduced. Obviously, the popularity of sympathetic replicas hit a fever pitch during the… more»
