To try and pick a favorite Lincoln Continental body style would be a daunting task for me, but a couple of features that stand out for the fourth-generation line-up make this one a strong contender, for my tastes anyway. … more»
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350/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year marked the end of the line for Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette. After coming perilously close to oblivion during the 1950s, the C1 went out in a blaze of glory, setting a new sales record in its… more»
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Northstar V8 Roadster: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Allante, introduced in 1987, was Cadillac’s first two-seat automobile in more than 50 years. As a V8-powered roadster, it was designed to compete with similar European offerings and had its bodies designed and produced by Pininfarina in Italy… more»
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400-Equipped Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body project, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird seems to tick several of the right boxes, not the least being it’s a first-year model. Sporting a droptop is also an appealing feature,… more»
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Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»
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Recent Repaint: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
I read an interview with an executive from the automotive industry who stated that one of the most challenging aspects of vehicle development is devising a name for the new model destined for the showroom floor. Invoking an emotional… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Long-term ownership is often an important factor when an enthusiast commences their quest for a classic to park in their garage or workshop. Cars of that type have typically been cherished and avoided the abuse that can plague less… more»
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Rebuilt 440 V8! 1969 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series debuted in 1955 as Detroit’s first true muscle car. That was nearly a decade before the Pontiac GTO was bestowed with that credit. In 1962, Chrysler took advantage of the “300” name by creating… more»
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Aluminum Head L89 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When scouting around for a Corvette project, a first-year C3 is always a fun choice to consider, especially when it was born with a big block. When you dig a little deeper and find out the original engine is… more»
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One of 8,341: 1950 Mercury Convertible
As summer gently wraps its tendrils around us, the desire for a convertible grows stronger in each of us. While a drop top is impractical for nearly every application, the ability to put the top down and see the… more»
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Stored For Decades: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m guessing many of our readers can relate to the backstory of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, as it’s a case where the seller bought the car not very long ago as a project, but then ended up locating… more»
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Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
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Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life. When you look at… more»
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Bug-Eye Project: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I
The Austin-Healy Sprite was a British-built sports car produced from 1958 to 1971. The Mk I edition, assembled for the first three years, was known as the “frog-eye” in Europe due to its unusual headlights (in the U.S., they… more»
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BOSS 302 Powered: 1958 MGA Roadster
When Carrol Shelby first put a small block Ford V-8 into the narrow confines of an AC Ace, he unwittingly created a monster. Not only did his Cobras turn out to be beasts on the racetrack, but his revolutionary… more»
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Solid Project: 1940 Ford De Luxe Convertible
We always appreciate the input of our readers at Barn Finds. Whether it is via article feedback or spotting excellent vehicles for us to feature, we remain eternally grateful. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»
