The Chrysler 300 Letter Series debuted in 1955 as Detroit’s first true muscle car. That was nearly a decade before the Pontiac GTO was bestowed with that credit. In 1962, Chrysler took advantage of the “300” name by creating… more»
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Aluminum Head L89 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When scouting around for a Corvette project, a first-year C3 is always a fun choice to consider, especially when it was born with a big block. When you dig a little deeper and find out the original engine is… more»
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One of 8,341: 1950 Mercury Convertible
As summer gently wraps its tendrils around us, the desire for a convertible grows stronger in each of us. While a drop top is impractical for nearly every application, the ability to put the top down and see the… more»
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Stored For Decades: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m guessing many of our readers can relate to the backstory of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, as it’s a case where the seller bought the car not very long ago as a project, but then ended up locating… more»
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Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
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Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life. When you look at… more»
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Bug-Eye Project: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I
The Austin-Healy Sprite was a British-built sports car produced from 1958 to 1971. The Mk I edition, assembled for the first three years, was known as the “frog-eye” in Europe due to its unusual headlights (in the U.S., they… more»
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BOSS 302 Powered: 1958 MGA Roadster
When Carrol Shelby first put a small block Ford V-8 into the narrow confines of an AC Ace, he unwittingly created a monster. Not only did his Cobras turn out to be beasts on the racetrack, but his revolutionary… more»
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Solid Project: 1940 Ford De Luxe Convertible
We always appreciate the input of our readers at Barn Finds. Whether it is via article feedback or spotting excellent vehicles for us to feature, we remain eternally grateful. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»
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Extremely Affordable: 1967 Triumph Spitfire
One of the most significant challenges an enthusiast faces when embarking on a project build is locating a candidate that doesn’t break the bank before it rolls into their workshop. That makes this 1967 Triumph Spitfire worth a close… more»
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44k-Mile Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
The 1960s Shelby Mustang was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Shelby American. It began with the introduction of the cool pony car in 1965 and by 1968 the conversions were more Ford than Shelby. According to documentation… more»
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Rare 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible Pace Car
It is incredible to think that, given its iconic status and decades of production, Indianapolis 500 organizers have only selected the Ford Mustang as the race’s Official Pace Car three times. That figure falls far short of the totals… more»
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Indy Pace Setter: 1963 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top
Chrysler’s 300 had the honor of pacing the field at the 1963 Indianapolis 500. To help promote the occasion, they built a few hundred “Pace Setter” editions of the Sport Series hardtops and convertibles. The Sport Series (which debuted… more»
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Parked for Decades: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden away in barns and sheds, waiting patiently for the right person to return them to their rightful place on our roads. The ‘Vette spent decades in storage,… more»
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Two In The World? 1982 Stallion Roadster
The 1950s through the early 1980s were the Wild West of kit cars. Once people figured out how easy fiberglass was to work with, it seemed like everyone went into the kit car business. Starting with the Woodill Wildfire… more»
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Rare V6 Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i Convertible
There is a group of British car producers that are sometimes affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” The term acknowledges that these companies create their products in humble facilities rather than the gleaming factories utilized by larger organizations…. more»
