If I had to pick a Thunderbird favorite, it would be the fourth-gen, such as today’s feature, a 1965 convertible. Having lived in a Weston, Massachusetts barn for an extended period, this Emberglo Metallic finished ‘bird has been cleaned… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1918 Buick E-34 Roadster
Maybe it was something in the water at the turn of the 20th century, but there was no shortage of larger-than-life characters involved in the automobile industry. Many of them were self-made men who made (and sometimes lost) fortunes… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro debuted in 1967 and was Chevy’s answer to the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in the pony car field. The convertible model with an inline-6 was one of the rarest of… more»
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No Reserve 59k Mile 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although it was ignored by collectors for years, the C4 Corvette is developing a strong following in the classic world. Values have climbed steadily recently, suggesting that finding one at the right price could represent an excellent long-term investment…. more»
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More Info Needed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Societal norms typically encourage people to be restrained and not shout their achievements and strengths from the rooftop. Modesty and subtlety are viewed favorably, but is the same true when a seller lists a desirable classic for sale? Such… more»
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Parked Since 2012: 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster
It never ceases to amaze me how a simple maintenance task on a classic car can rapidly descend into an automotive nightmare. Such is the case with this 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster. This little gem has been laid… more»
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Genuine Garage Find: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Regular readers will know how passionate I am about the Jaguar E-Type, and the thought of opening a barn or garage door to find a Series 1 Roadster lurking in the gloom would be my ultimate automotive dream. That… more»
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1987 Mercedes 560SL With Only 5,936 Miles!
Sometimes a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds that is so extraordinary it almost defies description. This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is one such vehicle. Its presentation is almost flawless, which is understandable since it has… more»
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Boutique Edition: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
The Cabriolet was the convertible adaptation of the Volkswagen Golf subcompact. It was built between 1979 and 2002, with the first generation enjoying a 15-year run. The seller has a 1990 Boutique Edition, meaning it was the top trim… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Enthusiasts will typically accept a classic’s shortcomings if it is either completely original or exceptionally cheap. This 1963 Corvette Convertible has a few issues, and it isn’t completely original. However, with the seller listing it with No Reserve, it… more»
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Volkswagen Power: 1953 MG TD Kit Car
The TD was part of MG’s T-Type sports car lineup built from 1936 to 1955, with Its run between 1950 and 1953. The seller has a kit car replica that’s been in a barn for the past 20 years…. more»
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Basement Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top
The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of muscle car production. Rising insurance premiums, shrinking compression ratios, and tightening Federal emissions regulations would soon see demand drop off. The Pontiac GTO was still the godfather of the performance… more»
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44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo
Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»
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135 Mile Mustang-Based 2004 Avanti II
Fans of Studebaker will remember the short life of the Avanti, the personal luxury car of 1963 and 1964. The end came quickly for the Avanti when Studebaker ceased auto production in the U.S. But the Avanti was revived… more»
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85k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Summer may be fast disappearing, but there are still opportunities for classic motoring fun before winter arrives on our doorstep. Doing so in a 1960s Convertible is an obvious choice, making this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 worth a close… more»
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Space Age Drop-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet had a different design for each model year in 1957, 1958, and 1959. The 1959s were “swoopier” and gained “batwings” in response to the stylish success of the 1957 “Forward Look” Chrysler products (the Space Age had arrived!)…. more»
