The 1971 Chevy Corvette saw few changes over the 1970 model. The engines had been detuned a tad to run on lower octane fuel, so the standard 350 cubic inch V8 was down 20 horsepower, for example. This 1971… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
BF Classified: 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
The current owner bought this 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible approximately five years ago. They purchased it from the third owner and have used it very sparingly for summer outings. It has a genuine 51,000 miles showing on its odometer… more»
BF Classified: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
There are many reasons why an owner chooses to part with a beloved classic. It is particularly sad when deteriorating health forces that decision, especially if the owner is as passionate about the vehicle as they were the day… more»
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True Barn Find: 1966 Ford Galaxie Drop-Top
In 1966, Ford built nearly 30,000 full-size Galaxie convertibles. Yet, 60 years later, when was the last time you saw one in person? This one has been stashed in the seller’s father’s barn for many years and comes with… more»
BF Classified: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Wimbledon White with a black convertible top and matching black vinyl interior, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible looks absolutely beautiful from any angle. Top up, top down, it doesn’t matter, what a gorgeous car. A bit more “styled”… more»
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Open-Air AMC: 1965 Rambler American
Revived from the Nash Motors days (pre-AMC), the Rambler American debuted in 1958 at the beginning of the compact car revolution in the U.S. The Studebaker Lark soon joined it, and the race was on. The little car enjoyed… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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1 of 824: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Ragtop
One of the dominant players in the late-1960s muscle-car game was the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It was in production from 1968 to 1975, yet was only offered as a convertible in two of them (1969, 1970). Only 824… more»
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One of 1,200! 1970 Buick Wildcat Convertible
There was a time when all the domestic auto manufacturers got in on the full-size performance game. While some entries were basically just big muscle cars, others, such as this 1970 Buick Wildcat convertible, were refined, big muscle cars…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
A known history is always a positive attribute when searching for a classic to park in your driveway. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Hardtop Convertible ticks that box, as the seller purchased it from the original owner and has… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Volkswagen Things
The VW Thing or Type 181 was originally developed in the 1960s for use by the West German military, but also found its way into civilian consumption in the 1970s. Dubbed the “Thing” for the U.S. market, about 25,000… more»
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Rare Replicar: 1966 Cord 8/10 Mini-Me
The Cord 810 and 812 were revolutionary front-wheel-drive cars that were produced for a brief time in the 1930s. The 810 model saw fewer than 1,800 copies before the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Co. ran out of funds for the vehicle. An… more»
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Free Car? 1967 Chrysler Newport Drop-Top
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But there was nothing basic about any Chrysler product, so the Newport was well-heeled. After a redesign in 1965, the 1967 Newport was treated to new sheet metal,… more»
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5.0L V8 Swap: 1974 Jensen Healey
While it doesn’t happen every day, it’s also not without precedent that a cherished project car can end up like any other donation vehicle if the owner passes on. Of course, sometimes the owner is still alive and kicking,… more»
