Convertible

Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California.  This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

When the subject turns to automotive failures, many people focus on the train wreck that was the Edsel experiment. It probably stands as one of the worst miscalculations by a manufacturer. However, the 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati deserves… more»

57k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Time Capsule

While there are exceptions to every rule, enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage typically fall into three broad categories. Some prefer a well-restored vehicle that is a turnkey proposition, and others yearn for a project… more»

Slant Six Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

With the fine selection of V8 engines available for the 1970 Dodge Challenger, it’s easy to forget that the entry-level powerplant was a Slant 6 of the 225 cubic inch variety, making 145 horsepower with a one-barrel carburetor.  Oddly,… more»

No Reserve 1966 Chevelle Convertible Project

One of the saddest reasons for parting with a project is when an enthusiast faces a physical condition that prevents him from seeing their dream through to completion, and unfortunately, that’s what has happened with the owner of this… more»

Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181

Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»

Land or Water Use: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar 770 was either a car that could also serve as a boat or a boat that could also perform as an automobile. With its unique design, it could travel up to seven knots on water and 70… more»

Update: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible With 58k Original Miles

UPDATE 01/31/2024: I always respect the opinions and views of Barn Finds readers, and it seems that many may have hit the nail on the head with their feedback about this beautiful 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. There was… more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Convertible offerings are no stranger to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup, and although they took an extensive hiatus at the end of the third generation run in 1972 the ragtop reappeared on the W-Body, lasting until 1995 and fondly remembered… more»

Estate Sale: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

In the mid-1950s over at Chrysler, Virgil Exner initiated a new direction for automotive styling with his “Forward Look”. Bristling with jet-age features both in and out, the Forward Look influenced design for years to come. Here on eBay… more»

Best One Left? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Defining perfection in the classic world is challenging, particularly if the vehicle in question is considered a total package, including the driving experience. However, if the term only describes the physical condition, it becomes significantly easier. That is the… more»

Bits and Pieces: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project

The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 as the first production U.S. sports car. But the first-year editions were largely hand-built, and the company struggled to get 300 of them out the door. Better assembly facilities arrived in 1954 and… more»

Update: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Right-Hand Drive

UPDATE 01/26/2024: When a classic falls within a certain price range, it isn’t uncommon for a seller not to taste success on their first attempt to find it a new home. Such has been the case with this 1965… more»

V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8

By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start.  Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»

Yellow Plate Project: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Many of us have likely owned a project car at some point that deserves restoration but isn’t in the cards for as long it’s in our care. This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a largely undisturbed California yellow plate car… more»

Triple Black Big Block: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

About two weeks ago, I penned this piece on a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL and mentioned that both the ’63 and ’66 were my favorite Dearborn full-sizers. Well, today I have a 1966 Galaxie 500 convertible for your review… more»

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