The Skylark nameplate played a key role for years in the Buick lineup. It was the upscale version of the Special when Buick’s new compact was introduced in 1961 and was promoted to intermediate status in 1964 when those… more»
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1-of-1? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible
Claiming that a classic in your care is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is bold, and there will inevitably be people who will question that belief. However, it might be accurate for this 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible…. more»
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Rocket Rag Top: 1969 Oldsmobile 98
Usually covering an Oldsmobile on BF means a 442, a Toronado, maybe a standard Cutlass, but a Ninety-Eight? Not so much so. Throw in the top-down feature, and now you have something really interesting – large and in charge… more»
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283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The term “icon” is probably one of the more overused in the classic world, with some cars unworthy of that accolade. However, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves its place on the list. It has remained a staple of… more»
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Parts Palooza! 1964 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
I chose this 1964 Pontiac LeMans convertible as a review subject for several reasons. It’s not a GTO, we cover enough of those, it’s a convertible, and it’s a first-year representative of GM’s uber-popular A-body. It has also been… more»
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7-Up Limited Edition 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible
The idea of a car manufacturer teaming up with an outsider to produce a promotional vehicle certainly isn’t a fresh concept in the auto industry, with some creations turning out better than others. One in particular that seemed like… more»
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Hideaway Hardtop Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
One of the most interesting cars of the late 1950s was the Ford Skyliner. It was the first mass-produced, U.S.-built automobile to have a retractable roof which Ford marketed as the “Hideaway Hardtop.” It was technically complicated but sold… more»
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Droptop Project: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible
Technically a Dodge Dakota Sport, reportedly only 909 examples of this unique convertible pickup were made for the 1990 model year. We’ve seen a few examples here on Barn Finds over the years and this may be the one… more»
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Drop-Top Pony Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Two and a half years later, the company had built more than 1.2 million of them, making it one of the most successful automobile launches… more»
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They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster
Nostalgia can be a powerful drug. All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation. However, is nostalgia a… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
UPDATE – The seller has taken additional photos of the car and all the included parts! Be sure to take a look at them in the gallery. They have also gathered all the parts together to make shipping the… more»
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Presentable Drop Top for $15K: 1948 Mercury Convertible
Earlier this week word came down that inflation was, once again, rearing its ugly head. From cars to eggs and everything in between, we are in a pitched battle with rising prices. However, there is some good news. The… more»
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460 V8! 1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible
Tailfins exploded onto the scene in model year 1957, and Lincoln fitted them to its line-topping Premiere. This 1957 Lincoln Premiere convertible in Long Beach, California can’t be missed in resplendent pink with a complimentary pink and black interior…. more»
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Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet introduced fuel injection to its Corvette range in 1957, creating what was, to that point, the ultimate high-performance variant of its iconic sports car. The “Fuelie” option was an expensive choice, and production numbers remained relatively low as… more»
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Rare Color: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Rarity claims for any classic must be treated cautiously because they sometimes don’t stand close scrutiny. However, that is not the case with this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The company built a respectable number of these cars in 1990,… more»
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Survivor SL: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560
This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL. And in this case,… more»
