Hiding in this shed is a wonderful classic, offering endless possibilities. The seller states that this 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible is a genuine barn find. They performed a mechanical refresh, returning it to a roadworthy state after years in… more»
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Sunny Weather Cruiser: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville debuted in 1957 as a Pontiac special edition, then became a series of its own and remained in the lineup through 2005. The nameplate generally stood for big, luxurious automobiles that also packed a punch under the… more»
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Last Year in US: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Over the course of 65 years, Volkswagen produced more than 21.5 million Type 1 automobiles, commonly referred to as the Beetle. The first one was assembled in 1938 in Germany and the last in 2003 in Mexico. 1977 was… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
Automotive history has repeatedly demonstrated that timing can be everything. Manufacturers that get it right taste sales success, while those that get it wrong typically face showroom disappointment. Such was the case with the Ford Falcon Sprint. It never… more»
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Bargain Rarity: 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
Listed here on Craigslist in Roanoke, Virginia is a highly sought-after classic car, a 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet with V-12 power. It’s a restoration in progress, being sold due to health issues, with an asking price of just $5,000…. more»
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Future Collectible? 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero
The other day, I was motivating northbound on I-75 in South Florida, and saw a late-model Saab parked on the southbound shoulder. The orange tag on the windshield told me that the Florida Highway Patrol had tagged it as… more»
BF Exclusive: 1947 Oldsmobile Series 68 Convertible
Postwar convertibles aren’t exactly difficult to find, but you don’t come across straight-eight Oldsmobile convertibles as nice as this one very often. This 1947 Series 68 reportedly received a body-off rotisserie restoration and has covered approximately 4,400 miles since… more»
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Almost a Survivor! 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
There are Town & Countrys, and then there are Town & Countrys. The model name ran for seven decades – with a small hiatus during WWII, of course, and a single year retirement in 1989 – but its style… more»
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Pros And Cons: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One week ago, I covered this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible and waxed on about Pontiac’s ownership of the “exciting sixties”, both before and after the GTO’s ’64 introduction. Continuing in that vein, today, courtesy of Zappenduster, I have a… more»
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38K-Mile 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
A vehicle from 2005 is pretty new to normally show up here on Barn Finds, but that was 21 years ago, so it’s not really that new. It predates the iPhone and most “modern” smartphones, most backup camera systems,… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If you decide to part with a beloved classic and want it to generate plenty of interest, listing it with No Reserve is an almost foolproof strategy. That’s what the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible did. The… more»
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Custom Rolling Ad: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
This vehicle was once a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. Now it’s “Florida Sunshine In A Can,” a custom build that was intended for a promotional venture. As a “can car,” we’re told this was a professional build that attracts attention… more»
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39K Original Miles! 1991 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible
Two weeks ago, I wrote this piece on a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. While not the usual BF fare, the review received some interseting comments – no surprise, but a lot of people owned and drove Cavaliers, and many had… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Some classics are cool without even trying. Take this 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, for example. It isn’t loaded with luxury appointments, and the driver won’t have a million horsepower under their right foot. However, wherever they go, this classic… more»
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Elegant Project: 1932 Studebaker Dictator Regal Convertible Sedan Model 62
The name of this car is about as long as its 117″ wheelbase, but then, the 1930s gave rise to plenty of wordy model descriptions. Offering a car in a half dozen body styles and another half dozen trim… more»
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Top Down Cruising: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned its compact cars in 1963 and changed the name from Lancer to Dart (the former was a slow seller). That first generation in a smaller package ran through 1966 with minor styling changes from year to year…. more»
