In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»
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Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
A luxurious, pillarless sedan with suicide doors and a droptop. For my tastes, the execution of a convertible design just didn’t get much cooler than this, at least not during the sixties decade. The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental got another… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Survivor: 22k Mile 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type OTS is one of the few cars that can genuinely make me go weak at the knees. The styling caused a sensation upon debut, as did what was considered a rock-bottom price. Times change, and the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rolling Drop-Top: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
Due to the growing popularity of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars, Chevrolet promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966. The 396 cubic inch V8 was standard and nothing bigger than that was officially installed in 1966… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Junior-Grade GTO: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In the 1960s, the LeMans was a step up in trim level to the Tempest. Both started as compacts in 1961 and evolved to mid-size automobiles for 1964 (where the series remained for years to come). The seller offers… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
The Skylark nameplate played a key role for years in the Buick lineup. It was the upscale version of the Special when Buick’s new compact was introduced in 1961 and was promoted to intermediate status in 1964 when those… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1-of-1? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible
Claiming that a classic in your care is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is bold, and there will inevitably be people who will question that belief. However, it might be accurate for this 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible…. more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rocket Rag Top: 1969 Oldsmobile 98
Usually covering an Oldsmobile on BF means a 442, a Toronado, maybe a standard Cutlass, but a Ninety-Eight? Not so much so. Throw in the top-down feature, and now you have something really interesting – large and in charge… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The term “icon” is probably one of the more overused in the classic world, with some cars unworthy of that accolade. However, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves its place on the list. It has remained a staple of… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parts Palooza! 1964 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
I chose this 1964 Pontiac LeMans convertible as a review subject for several reasons. It’s not a GTO, we cover enough of those, it’s a convertible, and it’s a first-year representative of GM’s uber-popular A-body. It has also been… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
7-Up Limited Edition 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible
The idea of a car manufacturer teaming up with an outsider to produce a promotional vehicle certainly isn’t a fresh concept in the auto industry, with some creations turning out better than others. One in particular that seemed like… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Hideaway Hardtop Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
One of the most interesting cars of the late 1950s was the Ford Skyliner. It was the first mass-produced, U.S.-built automobile to have a retractable roof which Ford marketed as the “Hideaway Hardtop.” It was technically complicated but sold… more»
Apr 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Droptop Project: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible
Technically a Dodge Dakota Sport, reportedly only 909 examples of this unique convertible pickup were made for the 1990 model year. We’ve seen a few examples here on Barn Finds over the years and this may be the one… more»
Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Pony Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Two and a half years later, the company had built more than 1.2 million of them, making it one of the most successful automobile launches… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster
Nostalgia can be a powerful drug. All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation. However, is nostalgia a… more»
