Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»
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Parked in 1985: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph hit a sweet spot with its TR6. It proved a sales success, and these classics remain desirable today. This 1974 model has occupied this spot in a barn since 1985, needing a new owner to revive it and… more»
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BYO Engine: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a classic that will form the foundations of an excellent project build. It is a 1966 Chevrolet Imala SS Convertible. It is rock-solid, and the biggest challenge facing its new owner will be deciding… more»
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Open Air Funmobile! 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing
With the unseasonably cold weather we’re already experiencing in Middle Tennessee, spotting this topless 1973 VW Thing is making me long for spring or even a little more fall before winter officially sets in. With such a cool concept… more»
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Bad Motor: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
In the mid-1960s, you had to be hiding under a rock not to notice the sensational new Ford Mustang. It coined the term “pony car” and saw more than 1.3 million copies built in just 1964-66 alone. This nice-looking… more»
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Too Small? 1974 MG Midget
To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers. We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger. At least for now. Take for example automobiles. Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»
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Older Restoration: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I must confess that I debated whether to class this 1966 Corvette Convertible as restored or refurbished. The person completing the work chose a frame-off approach but performed some changes during the process that will lead some to conclude… more»
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18K Original Miles: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
If you’re going to place a bet on which kind of barn find will have the lowest mileage, a convertible is a good bet. The likelihood of a car like a roadster being used solely in good weather and… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I would never insult the intelligence of our readers by describing this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible as a genuine barn find. However, I felt it was worth close examination for two crucial reasons. The first is that it… more»
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Dusty Red Ragtop: 1948 Chrysler Convertible
Doesn’t this look like the quintessential barn find? A stylish 1948 Chrysler Convertible with just the right amount of dust and patina on its faded red paint and tan canvas top. The listing by the seller as a “1948… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that Chevrolet’s Corvette underwhelmed potential buyers and motoring journalists upon its 1953 release. There was no questioning its looks, but its Powerglide transmission stifled performance, which wasn’t what people sought in a genuine sports… more»
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1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible With 580 Original Miles!
Buying the final example of a particular vehicle model should mean the owner will slip behind the ultimate expression of that model. Running design and engineering changes should, theoretically, mean that any bugs have been eliminated, and that should… more»
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Almost Original: 1979 Jeep CJ7 4X4 Renegade
If not for a few modifications, this 1979 Jeep CJ7 would be considered a survivor. A girl in my high school had one of these and we thought she was so cool driving around with her blonde hair blowing… more»
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Working Retractable Hardtop: 1959 Ford Skyliner
The fifties decade was an era where automotive designers and engineers embraced technology to come up with new ideas they thought would lure buyers to their products, and Ford was certainly no exception when they introduced their Skyliner for… more»
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4-Speed Drop-Top: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport on the Impala series in 1961. At first, it was a low-production muscle car. But after Chevy decided to focus more on image and less on power, sales went through the roof in 1962… more»
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Big Price Drop: 1990s Ford “Kelly” Python Prototype
We last saw this car more than a year ago, but enough may have changed since then to warrant another visit. The Ford Python was a prototype that was built to impress Carroll Shelby, but never went into production… more»
