Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
After more than half a century in the same family, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is looking for a new garage to call home, with the seller thinking that it could be turned into a decent driver with… more»
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GTO Tribute: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The only negative aspect of owning a 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is the price of admission. With values climbing relentlessly, the day is fast approaching when only the well-heeled will be able to afford the privilege. That is where… more»
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Needs Love: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Some enthusiasts possess greater self-control than me. If I were the owner of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, I would not have been able to leave it parked in a garage in its current state since 1985. This classic deserves… more»
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Original L76: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics leave potential buyers with tough decisions to make. That might be the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Mechanically, it’s a no-brainer, because this car retains its potent numbers-matching L76 version of the 327ci V8. Therefore,… more»
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Deuce Coupe? 1932 Plymouth PB Project
We’ve all heard of the Little Deuce Coupe (car and song) and know emphatically, that we’re talking about a 1932 Ford coupe. It was a big deal because it was a break from the old-school Model A and it… more»
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Out in the Woods: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was the little brother (or sister) to the 300SL and was built in Germany between 1955 and 1963. It was a 2-door roadster (a convertible available with an optional removable hardtop) with a just twist of… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This 1966 Buick Electra Convertible has been tucked safely away in the seller’s warehouse for several decades. It’s been in their family since it was new, so letting it go has likely been a difficult choice, but they would… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible Project
Hiding in this garage is a project candidate that should offer a lot to its next owner. It is a genuine 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible, and while it requires total restoration, it retains its numbers-matching and potent… more»
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Mystery Field Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The owner of the subject car has passed away and his widow needs to sell this forgotten automobile. She doesn’t know what it is, but from the limited photos, the vehicle appears to have once been a 1969 Pontiac… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Almost any C2 Corvette will attract interest when it hits the market, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, there is a fair chance that the action will be intense. Such is the case with this 1965… more»
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Same Owner Since ’67: 1928 Packard Six Cabriolet
The Packard Six was one of the company’s two main product lines offered between World War I and II. The other was the Packard Eight and both automobiles got their names from the engines found “under the bonnet.” From… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
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No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
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Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
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Solid Convertible Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
