Chrysler’s “Letter Series” vehicles provided buyers with a winning combination of luxury, performance, and exclusivity. This 1961 300G Convertible lifts that last characteristic to a high level as 1-of-337 drop-tops produced during that model year. It has undergone a… more»
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Feb 2, 2025 • For Sale • 49 Comments
10k Original Miles? 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
We are no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, but some seem almost too good to be true. Take this 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible as a perfect example. It presents beautifully, and the seller states that its odometer… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Charity Sale: 1970 Datsun Sports 2000
We all like to do our bit to help those less fortunate than ourselves, and this is typically a selfless act. However, this 1970 Datsun Sports 2000 offers the chance to make such a contribution and drive away in… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Top Shelf Drop Top: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
If you walked into your Chevrolet dealer in 1969 looking for a full-size convertible, you only had one choice. That was the Impala (sorry, no Biscayne, no Bel Air, and no Caprice drop-tops). 14,445 of those Impala ragtops were… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tri-Power Droptop! 1966 Pontiac GTO
Years ago, I worked for this eccentric but brilliant man, who once had been an executive at Ford Motor Company. He later drifted into the railroad industry which is where I made his acquaintance. He had this saying that… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»
Jan 30, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
55k Original Miles: No Reserve 1993 Cadillac Allante
Automotive history demonstrates that the Allante made no real sense. Cadillac, long the purveyors of cars with enough interior space to host a game of tennis, decided that it would add a relatively small two-seat Roadster to its product… more»
Jan 29, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka “98”) was the GM division’s top-of-the-line automobile for most of the second half of the 20th Century. It was the equivalent of a Buick Electra 225 and just one step away from a Cadillac. In… more»
Jan 28, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible Survivor
A long-term ownership history is viewed favorably by many enthusiasts keen to park a classic in their garage. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible ticks that box, having been part of the same family for fifty years. It also presents… more»
Jan 27, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
I am about to state something extremely controversial: Sometimes outright performance is not the most important characteristic when an enthusiast searches for a classic to park in their garage. Okay, maybe that statement wasn’t that controversial, because we see… more»
Jan 27, 2025 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Meticulous Restoration: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
Overcapitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake, and I’m sure that many of our Barn Finds readers know at least one person who has fallen into that trap. Such is the case with this 1951 Ford… more»
Jan 27, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
350HP/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics are guaranteed to draw crowds, and the inherent desirability of the 1966 Corvette Convertible means it is easily part of that list. However, our feature car lifts that to a higher level following a meticulous restoration. This… more»
Jan 27, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Show Quality: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
We are no strangers to sellers making bold claims at Barn Finds, and the merits of each must be assessed to determine whether they are justified. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its presentation… more»
Jan 26, 2025 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Custom Chameleon Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
One dilemma often encountered during a custom restoration is choosing the proper color for the exterior, which can be tough to decide with so many excellent options available today. A broader idea is to use a color-changing finish, commonly… more»
Jan 26, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger V8
The Sunbeam Tiger was a performance variant of the Alpine and was built in England between 1964 and 1967. It was a collaboration between Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, eventually produced by Jensen Motors. Power was supplied by Ford… more»
Jan 26, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Most nameplates have a hierarchy of desirability. I know from experience that the fiscal value of my ’74 Firebird is a fraction of what a ’73 is worth, and my ’65 Dart is worth far less than a ’68…. more»
