Convertible

50 Years off the Road: 1958 MG MGA 1500

Every car featured here at Barn Finds has a story.  Some are sad tales of being left to rot under the dreaded blue tarp.  Others are happy stories where, despite the odds, a special car has managed to survive… more»

Help a Museum and Get a Jeep: 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ

We all talk a big game when it comes to saving old cars and promoting our hobby, but Sean Mathis took it a step further.  Starting with his grandfather’s beloved 1959 Cadillac, Sean has managed to build one of… more»

Solid Droptop Project: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

Two lines of text aren’t much to go on when a potential buyer first spots a car, but when a good selection of photos is included, they can provide a lot of clues as to whether or not that… more»

1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible With 9,100 Original Miles!

What can I say? It is a 1972 Corvette Convertible that presents superbly. It would be fair to think that those words describe this classic perfectly. However, the ace up its sleeve is that its spotless appearance is due… more»

1 of 1: 1970 Chrysler Hurst/300 Drop-Top

The Chrysler Letter Series cars were part of the corporate ensemble from 1955 to 1965. The luxury/muscle car made a one-year return in 1970, thanks to an arrangement with Hurst Performance. Only 500 of the Hurst/300 2-door hardtops were… more»

Driver-Quality Survivor: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

The 1974 Cadillac Eldorado continued the mission it undertook in 1967 as a big personal luxury car with front-wheel drive. At nearly 5,000 lbs., the Eldorado and other Caddies were challenged by the OPEC oil embargo that created a… more»

How Rare? 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Pontiac sold 72,287 examples of its GTO in 1969, with 4,385 buyers choosing the Convertible featuring the standard 400ci V8 hooked to an automatic transmission. That represents only around 6% of total sales, but the seller believes that the… more»

UK Delivery: 1995 Morgan 4/4 1800

One of the more enjoyable car brands to read about is Morgan, simply because of the traditions that have influenced the manufacturer’s assembly process. Using ash wood framework and traditional styling, the Morgan is an instantly recognizable British classic… more»

40k Original Miles: 1989 Bentley Continental Convertible

This 1989 Bentley Continental Convertible is a stunning survivor. Its condition is unsurprising, having recently emerged from a private collection with a genuine 40,000 miles showing on its odometer. Its appearance has generated significant interest, with the Continental receiving… more»

Feature Special Edition: 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Sometimes, a car comes up for sale where it appears that the seller is unaware of some key selling points that make their vehicle more unique or potentially desirable. That’s the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible,… more»

Classic Style and Vintage Power: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Listed on eBay, this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette convertible offers a blend of vintage American style and upgraded performance. According to the seller, it’s a Fuel Injection model that currently runs with a later 350 cubic-inch truck engine from around… more»

350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

If you’re the type of enthusiast who doesn’t mind the idea of getting their hands dirty performing some TLC on the classic of their dreams, this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible deserves a close look. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»

Last Year of the LTD Convertible: Rare 1972 Ford Drop Top

I experienced a bit of “Deja vu all over again” when I saw this ’72 Ford LTD Drop Top tip from T.J. (Thank you, again, T.J.!) I wrote about this same car three years ago on Barn Finds when… more»

Classic Drop-Top Cruiser: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Offered for sale on eBay is this 1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, a big, beautiful example of Chevrolet’s early-’70s full-size design and V8 power. The car is listed by Route 65 Sales and Classics, and according to the seller, it’s… more»

Stored 21 Years: 1968 Buick Wildcat Convertible

My thought, for the longest time, was that Buick’s Wildcat series was strictly a performance variant, relegated to either two-door hardtops or convertibles – all the GM divisions, well, maybe not Cadillac, had one. But that’s not exactly the… more»

Lots of Newer Parts: 1972 Ford Mustang Drop-Top

The first generation of the Ford Mustang received its last makeover in 1971-73, making the car even longer, wider, and heavier than before. Strong competition and the departure in size from its roots caused sales to drop to 125,000… more»

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