I am fortunate that my passion for classic cars allows me to write about some pretty amazing vehicles for Barn Finds. However, some are so stunning that it is instantly apparent that I have leaped from fortunate to privileged…. more»
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Cheap To Start With: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
A project car priced like a project. Who woulda thunk those still existed out there, given that even rusty hulks have prices that stretch past four figures. But this seller is in “get it outa here” mode, putting a… more»
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Good Condition? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
There is an old saying that goes, “When the top goes down, the price goes up” but will that be the case with this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible? The listing claims “good condition” but the included images seem… more»
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“What’s Up, Mayfair Maize?”: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Seeing this 1968 Pontiac LeMans Sport (on which, please see below) convertible, your first thought might be to intone, “What’s up, buttercup?” You’d be close to naming the color, and saying that is probably more poetic than to use… more»
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Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
I’ve long considered the 1964 model the best-looking car to ever wear a Galaxie badge. Of course, I must also admit bias, because the Clarke family had one as family transport when I was a lad. That is why… more»
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Rare Color: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet offered 1988 Corvette buyers a choice of eleven single-shade paint colors and, as is typical, some proved significantly more popular than others. This ’88 Convertible features one of the rarer colors, and it is interesting because it changes… more»
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5-Speed Cabriolet: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial is enjoying a rebirth lately, and rightfully so: although it was ranked at the bottom of the family totem pole when new, it doesn’t deserve the scorn it received for being the “affordable” Ferrari. And, as… more»
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Well-Loved Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
Why do certain cars continue to reside in relative obscurity, a sports car purgatory where values never seem to change? The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is a car that seemingly checks all the boxes for any… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car
There are many reasons why an enthusiast may choose to part with a beloved classic, and an overseas relocation has forced the hand of this seller. They have been the custodian of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace… more»
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Rust-Free Ragtop: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible
1989 was the year that the first McDonald’s in Moscow began construction, which has absolutely nothing to do with this beautiful 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible, but I thought it was an interesting 1989 fun fact. Much more fun… more»
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Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»
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2002 Ford Thunderbird With Only 29K Miles
While Ford’s Thunderbird, notably the Baby Bird (’55-’57) and those from the mid-sixties, grace Barn Finds web pages with regularity, the the eleventh generation (’02-’05) is seldom seen. As a matter of fact, I could only find one example… more»
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4,300 Original Miles? 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Summer Edition
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, does that saying count if you are effectively imitating yourself? That is the question posed by this 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. Ford enjoyed limited success two… more»
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Two-Top Survivor: 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Before starting a Barn Finds article, we try to search to see if a particular vehicle has been written up before, at least within the last few months. I had to go back to 2020 to find another red… more»
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Gorgeous and Rare: 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
There was once a time when driving off the lot in a new Packard signaled to the world that you were a success. That was undoubtedly the case when the Caribbean emerged in 1953. Available in Convertible form until… more»
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Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»
