In the years immediately following World War II, American-made automobiles were largely retreads of pre-war models. While Ford production resumed in 1946, its first all-new cars didn’t arrive until 1949 as design and retooling finally came through (the same… more»
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Handbuilt Brit: 1970 Morgan 4/4
Founded in 1910, Morgan Motor Company Limited cemented its reputation by producing hand-built British sports cars. The company’s early offerings featured three wheels, but the 1936 release of the 4/4 marked its first traditional four-wheeler. Our featured 4/4 left… more»
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Two Thunderbirds: 1955 Ford Project Plus Parts Car
Buying a restoration project is one thing, but getting a second car to raid for parts can make the proposition considerably more interesting. That’s the setup with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird listed on Facebook Marketplace in St. Louis, Missouri…. more»
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V8 Power: 1955 Austin-Healey 100
The practice of shoehorning a V8 into the engine bay of a classic British Sports Car gave the world the Shelby Cobra and Sunbeam Tiger. Both cars delivered mind-blowing performance that makes each more desirable today than when new…. more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
Some classics leave you pondering what path to follow once the vehicle in question is safely parked in your garage. This 1960 Continental Mark V Convertible is no different. This recent barn find could be a prime restoration candidate…. more»
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Bat Rod: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
Fins were definitely a receding trend by the early 1960s, but the owner of this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible obviously didn’t receive the memo. By grafting a set of Cadillac fins to its rear quarter panels, they have… more»
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4-Speed Drop Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
Dear departed Pontiac, GM’s “Excitement Division” did build some exciting things in the sixties, with the 1964 GTO rising to the top of the mentionable list. But they had an excitement streak before that, as evidenced by this 1963… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
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1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Barn Find
Update Sep 9, 2026 – After about a month, this Barracuda barn find has popped up here on craigslist with a slight price drop. Will it be enough to find this poor fish a new home? From Aug 4,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of their TR8 below! This 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible has spent its life in a dry location, helping to keep it rust-free. It runs and drives well, and has a genuine 24,000… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
When you look at this beautiful 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, it is hard to believe that almost sixteen years have passed since the company that created it ceased to exist. With no signs of a revival, preserving classics like… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible has an interesting backstory. It appears that this classic saw only about eighteen years of active service before a previous owner placed it in storage. Therefore, it has spent considerably more time hibernating than… more»
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Well-Loved: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The Pontiac GTO is considered by many to be the king of muscle cars. And buyers thought so, as they sold a record 97,000 of them in 1966, the peak year. Largely unchanged for 1967, sales were still strong… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner
Some classics are shrinking violets, while others demand to be noticed and respected. This 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner falls into the latter category, and it isn’t just its appearance that should be admired. Lifting the hood reveals a 390ci… more»
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1962 Buick Skylark Convertible 4-Speed
I’ve only owned one Buick, and it was a head-scratcher for a 17-year-old. I had a 1971 Buick Electra 225, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned, and it was only $750 in 1980 when I got it. A… more»
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Serious Fins: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some readers may disagree, but I’ve always felt that the 1959 Cadillac almost defined the fins trend of the 1950s. I acknowledge that Virgil Exner accentuated the feature as part of his “Forward Look” philosophy. Still, there is something… more»
