Although we are heading into the last month of summer, there are still plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to make the most of the warm weather from behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. That makes this 1974 Corvette… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Convertible
There was probably no one more excited than I when the Dodge Challenger made its return in 2008, and witnessing the car continue to evolve beyond what was already a fine comeback gave me hope that the auto industry… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that the C2 firmly established Chevrolet’s Corvette in the marketplace. It sold in significantly higher numbers than its predecessor, and the company’s focus on an improved driving experience created a more rounded package that… more»
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1 of 1,343 Produced: Rare 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible
This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»
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Rare 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible is a rare factory four-speed example finished in Limelight green with a white top and black interior, and it’s now listed for sale as a non-running project. Plymouth built just 658 Road Runner… more»
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Forward Looking Find: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible
The golden age of Mopar design is alive and well in this 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible, now listed for sale in Watsonville, California, here on Craigslist. Finished in its original colors and wearing decades of California history, this Forward… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1983 Dodge 400 Convertible
Most of what we cover on BF dates to the sixties or seventies. The eighties make an appearance too, but not to the same degree. It seems that a lot of eighties models either haven’t lasted or just aren’t… more»
Unique Drop Top: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
I grew up with a Kelvinator refrigerator in the kitchen, so I knew the name well and saw it several times a day. As a kid, I knew about Nash cars but never put the two together: Nash-Kelvinator. Their… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few experiences better on a summer’s day than slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair. That is the opportunity provided by this 1972 Corvette… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
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Project or Parts: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Many people believe that the Jaguar E-Type in Roadster form is one of the most beautiful production cars ever built. Its swooping lines and curves ensured that it drew attention upon its unveiling, and good examples continue to command… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 400 V8
The second-generation Ford LTD evolved and changed more times than a politician doing and saying anything they can to stay in office. The front end and grille went from having hidden headlights with a protruding center grille section to… more»
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Fins to the Moon! 1959 Buick Electra 225
Buick’s flagship Electra joined GM’s fintastic ’59s, flaunting bold styling front-to-back. This 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible in Marathon, Wisconsin sports a non-running but reportedly rebuilt 401 V8. It needs some metal repairs, but despite the Badger State address,… more»
