Most of my colleagues will agree that the toughest aspect of writing for Barn Finds is resisting the urge to park many of our featured cars in our garage. That is how I feel about this 1963 Ford Galaxie… more»
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Drive Or Swim: 1964 Amphicar Model 770
Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
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One-Owner 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Read any production chart from the 1970s and it becomes clear that the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was America’s Sweetheart. In 1970, 26,983 were sold; not bad, but not enough to make anyone notice. By 1975, however, Oldsmobile had sold… more»
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“Mint Condition”: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7
One of my fears is someday having a medical issue that’ll keep me from enjoying my oddball collection of oddball vehicles. It happens more often than you may think, and that’s supposedly the case with this “mint condition” 1971… more»
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Convertible Conversion! 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced its Thunderbird as a luxury convertible in 1955, yet by the late ’70s, convertibles had practically vanished from American show rooms, opening the door to third-party conversions like this feature car. The 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Portland,… more»
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Pair of Drop-Tops: 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustangs
Ford built nearly 175,000 convertibles in its successful initial run from 1964 to 1966. Because of their large production numbers, these cars aren’t terribly rare today. But they don’t often turn up in pairs like this duo near Palmdale,… more»
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Drop-Top Convert Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The second generation of the Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova arrived in 1966. With a squarer look, it was less successful than the first-gen cars of 1962-65 (the best was yet to come in 1968-72). Focus was largely on sedans and… more»
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Best Of The Best? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible
When a seller boasts of his car as being the best of the best, it’s easy for such a strong proclamation to set up his offering for an excessively harsh level of scrutiny. However, even after going over all… more»
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Older Restoration: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Ford had already gotten a good head start over Chevy when the pony car market exploded, but numbers don’t lie, and when a newbie can sell nearly 221,000 units in just the first year alone, it’s a tell-tale sign… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Dodge Polara
So, how many 1968 Dodge Polara convertibles were built? An appropriate question, lacking an exact answer. It’s a distinctive-looking car and to my eyes, seldomly seen, but I haven’t been able to put my finger on an exact volume… more»
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Brass-Era Tribute: 1929 Buick Roadster Custom
This might look like a true Brass Era roadster, but under the surface, it’s something a bit more accessible, and that’s part of the appeal. Built in the 1980s using a 1929 Buick factory drivetrain, this custom-bodied Buick was… more»
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Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»
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Project Potential: 1971 Lotus Europa
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own featherweight sports car with mid-engine balance and true vintage flair, this 1971 Lotus Europa might be calling your name. Offered here on eBay as an unfinished project, this classic British coupe… more»
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Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
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Same Owner For 53 Years: 1969 Camaro Convertible
When the topic of a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1969 convertible, arises, the focus immediately shifts to SS, Z28, or aftermarket hot-rod models. That’s easy to determine; take a look at the enormous number that BF has… more»
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Sitting 3 Years: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick joined Chevrolet in the compact car movement in 1961. Using the new Y-body platform, the Tempest was born with the LeMans as a trim option. The LeMans was promoted to series status in 1963, the… more»
