Affordable project candidates invariably attract attention when they hit the market, and this 1969 Corvette Convertible is no exception. It requires a total restoration but is complete, and the seller assures us that it is solid. With chrome-bumper C3… more»
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Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Same Owner 51 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet built nearly 10,000 Corvettes for the first time in 1959 and more than half of them came with both soft and hard top covers. The Corvette was little changed, but it was still powered by several variations of… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1 of 600 Ragtops? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968 and squeaked out a few more sales than it did in 1967. Convertibles were a healthy part of the mix, but one with a base inline-6 engine and the… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big-Block Included: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding amongst the shrubbery and undergrowth in this shot is a desirable classic with much to offer as a project candidate. This 1966 Corvette Convertible appears to be rock-solid, although a classic of this caliber deserves a frame-off restoration… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Price Slashed: 1973 Triumph TR6 Project
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain. This is particularly true when searching for a project candidate. The simple fact is that the less a buyer pays for their classic, the more they will typically have in… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Ragtop: 1970 Ford Torino GT
When was the last time you saw one of these? Unless you own one, I bet it has been a while as the total Ford Torino convertible count for ’70 only measured up to 3,939 units out of a… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Chevrolet joined the “pony car” wars in 1967 to give some competition to the Ford Mustang. And they were serious about it, selling nearly 221,000 examples of the Camaro that first year. Nearly 20,000 were convertibles with V8 engines,… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Fin-tastic: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
Virgil Exner’s excess verged on tiresome by the early 1960s. Fins were fading and automotive design was about to become more conservative. But we’re not the customers of yore, bombarded with over-styled cars everywhere we turn. Against the landscape… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1963 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
Pontiac was once a leader in innovation. Take this 1963 Pontiac Tempest, which features the rare Trophy-4 engine, a transaxle, and independent rear suspension. It also features great styling and handling. This example is a running and driving project… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 Of 3: Shriners 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
The Shriners have been around for more than 150 years now, assisting the ill and especially focusing on helping children nowadays whose parents are financially challenged to pay for their healthcare. With a system like this in place, the… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Nice Rag Top Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement – a full five years after the Ford Mustang stirred things up. The car was only in production for five years (1970 to 1974) before Chrysler… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Acapulco Edition? 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The VW Thing (technically the Type 181) was a military-style vehicle that most closely resembled the Jeep. But it was a rear-wheel drive “fun-mobile” that used the same rear-mounted engine as the VW Beetle. They were only sold in… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Top-Down Performer: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles from 1964 to 1977 (rebranded as the Malibu in 1978, the series’ previous most successful model). The second generation wound down production in 1972, including the seller’s car which was one… more»
