And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»
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Just Needs Finishing: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the best ways to get started in classic car ownership is with a project that, though not finished, is quite far along. That’s the case with this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible on eBay in Hampton, Connecticut with… more»
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SS 396? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Well, this one’s an odd study. Yes, this 1967 Camaro convertible is a bit of a mess and it appears to be a standard model convertible. It’s advertised as possessing a 396 CI V8 engine but it would have… more»
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Goldie: 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The seller of this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible refers to it, or her (?) as Goldie and says that she’s fun and well-mannered. I’m not someone who names my vehicles but I can’t think of a more fitting name… more»
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Restored 4-Speed Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Until 1967, the Ford Mustang practically had the new “pony car” market to itself. Then competition arrived and Chevrolet’s new Camaro quickly attained the #2 spot behind Ford. After a successful first year, the Camaro was little changed in… more»
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Drop-Top Turbo Project: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
The PT Chrysler is a retro-theme compact that was in production from 2001 to 2010. Including operations outside of the U.S., more than 1.35 million copies were built. Most remember the 5-door hatchback with the nostalgic look, but there… more»
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Bring Your Own Drivetrain: 1936 Ford Roadster
We see all manner of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation on Barn Finds. However, you would have to look back a long way in our archives to find a vehicle with not only no drivetrain but… more»
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Original Paint! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Always looking to one-up each other, Ford, GM, and Chrysler were all working overtime in the gadget-conscious 1950s (and since I suppose). One of Ford’s more interesting engineering feats and marketing ploys was the retractable headliner, dubbed the Skyliner,… more»
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No Reserve 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line auto for 1963, offering a luxurious package in both a 2 and 4-door model plus a station wagon, and these were back from the good old days when droptop availability wasn’t all that uncommon… more»
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Big Block Garage Find: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
I’m agnostic when it comes to old Fords – I have my likes and dislikes but I’m neither an enthusiast nor a detractor. Of the full-size models, two stand out however, the ’66 7-Liter, and the ’63 Galaxie 500… more»
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Tri-Power Drop-Top: 1966 Pontiac GTO
This beautiful 1966 Pontiac GTO checks a lot of boxes. Besides being a real GTO (not a Tempest), it’s also a convertible, has a 4-speed manual transmission, and the highly desirable Tri-Power 389 cubic inch V8. The seller doesn’t… more»
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Rare Roller: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The muscle car movement of the 1960s reached a plateau in 1970, including the Pontiac GTO. Sales were tapering off due to higher insurance premiums (and later, higher gas prices). Pontiac built fewer than 4,000 GTO convertibles that year,… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Cadillac produced about 166K automobiles in ’64 and it seems that a whole lot of them have been featured here on Barn Finds. A convertible DeVille, such as today’s subject car, is another matter, however. Owing to a convertible… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1973 Bradley GT
Who doesn’t remember the dune buggy/kit car craze of the 1960s and 1970s? Bradley Automotive was one of the big players in that space and is said to have built 6,000 kits or complete cars during their heyday. Perhaps… more»
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Stash of Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers!
Some auto collectors migrate to a specific kind of vehicle, such as pony cars. Others to a specific type of automobile, like muscle cars. And there are the ones who want as many of a specific make of car… more»
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Indy Pace Car: 1968 Torino GT Convertible
Automakers were once big on creating all types of commemorative vehicles as a marketing ploy. From anniversaries to pace cars, you could count on a local dealer having some limited-edition vehicle to sell you. The most famous of all… more»
