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1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!

The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»

454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for an enthusiast seeking an investment-grade classic. It underwent a frame-off restoration a few years ago and still presents exceptionally well. It is loaded with some of the… more»

66k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With Christmas just around the corner, the bow on this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is inspiring me to ask the wife to add it to my wish list, but I haven’t been all that well-behaved this year so I’ll… more»

73k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Age does not necessarily translate into popularity or desirability in the classic world. Certain cars might have rolled off the line during a golden period in Detroit’s history, but that doesn’t mean that potential buyers will be climbing over… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Between 1964 and 1966, the Ford Mustang practically owned the “pony car” market (including the slower-selling Plymouth Barracuda). The first real threat to the kingdom came in 1967 when Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro and sold 221,000 copies (less… more»

Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible

Ford’s De Luxe series arrived in 1938, expanding the selection of vehicles to suit buyers’ economic circumstances. Where once Henry offered mechanically identical Model As clothed in a multitude of body styles, now differentiation occurred under the skin too…. more»

Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar

Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of.  For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»

1-of-1? 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

This 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible is a mystery machine. The company only produced 1,857 drop-top variants in that model year, making it a relatively rare beast. However, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. It… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»

Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»

16k Original Miles: 1973 Jensen-Healey

The demise of the Austin-Healey 3000 led many enthusiasts to wonder whether there would ever be another Convertible British sports car bearing the illustrious Healey name. However, an American knight in shining armor rode to the rescue, becoming a… more»

Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster

Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»

Safer At Any Speed? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet’s first entry in the new compact market in 1960 was the Corvair. But it was unorthodox compared to the growing list of competitors. It had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear (like the VW Beetle). This 1964… more»

Garage Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

Here’s a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette that’s said to have been off the road and inside a garage for a very long time, and I’m wondering if what seems like a not-too-serious hit on the driver’s side fender is all… more»

In the Barn 36 Years: 1973 MG MGB

The MGB was one of the most successful products of British Motor Corp. (BMC). In production for more than 18 years, total assemblies across all its variants topped the half-million-unit mark. This ’73 edition of the 2-seat roadster took… more»

Original 326: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

There is something undeniably attractive about buying a classic that has resided in a dry climate. It reduces the risk of significant rust issues that could sour the ownership experience. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird ticks those boxes, with its… more»

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