A known ownership history is always desirable when searching for a classic to park in your garage. It makes it easier to confirm a seller’s claim, helping to ensure that buyers get what they are paying for. This 1985… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupe
I have always believed that the Triumph TR7 deserved greater sales success than it eventually achieved. The styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but the same can be said of almost any classic. Perhaps its greatest hurdle was the company’s… more»
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Dennis Carpenter Owned: 1951 Mercury Monterey Convertible
Cars owned by famous people have appeared on Barn Finds before. However, fame and notoriety aren’t limited to household names. Some folks are, or were, celebrities in their little corner of the world. Dennis Carpenter is a name that… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Cadillac Allanté
Downsizing a collection is never an easy choice, but is one made by the owner of this 1988 Cadillac Allanté. This rare classic has suffered minor accident damage but is otherwise complete and begging for someone to return it… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Some classics have backstories, and this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible may be no exception. The seller states that it underwent a restoration in the 1990s before being parked for decades. Why this occurred is unclear, but the photos suggest… more»
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Last Hurrah Convertible: 1965 Chrysler 300-L
Before the Pontiac GTO brought muscle to the mid-size car scene, Chrysler stirred things up with bigger autos. They were the Letter Series Chryslers based on the New Yorker and they were in production from 1955 to 1965. The… more»
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1-of-86: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
Rarity claims are not new in the classic world, with some standing up to scrutiny better than others. The seller claims that this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible is 1-of-86 built during that model year. It is in excellent… more»
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Rare Color: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
New car buyers can be quite fickle when a manufacturer exhibits what you might call automotive bravery. They will either reward the company with enormous sales success or avoid showrooms like the plague. Cadillac suffered the second fate with… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»
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Car Show Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
While some classics require plenty of work to present at their best, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible. This gem needs nothing, and could rightfully take… more»
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No Reserve, Flood Victim! 1941 Plymouth P12 Special De Luxe Convertible
Have you ever owned a car that survived a flood? This former beauty queen was whiling away the hours in a Florida collection, when hurricane Milton inundated the entire premises. The current seller bought the car with a salvage… more»
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Many Upgrades: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
While some classics are spotlessly original, others can feature so many upgrades it is almost impossible to know where to start when assessing their relative worth. This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider falls into the second category, and the… more»
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Drop Top 5.0: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
The early Fox body Ford Mustangs with their quad headlights – affectionately known as “four eyes” – are somewhat underappreciated in today’s market. While most enthusiasts clearly prefers the newer models, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with skewing towards the… more»
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327 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS New Paint
The Super Sport was one of Chevrolet’s success stories of the 1960s. It began as a performance/ appearance option on the full-size Impala, then branched out to the compact Nova and mid-size Chevelle. While you see plenty of the… more»
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Reborn Barn Find: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Two of the three U.S. automobile giants went for the “low and long” look in 1957. Products from both Ford and Chrysler were suddenly different and dramatic in appearance from the warmed-over models from General Motors. This enabled Ford… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1964 Dodge Polara
In the 1960s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie. The 1964 edition was the last of those ill-fated Chrysler products that were downsized in 1962 due to bad intelligence. But with a… more»
