The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Pontiac worked to establish itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire in the 1960s, and no car was more effective at cementing that reputation than the GTO. Often considered the father of the muscle car, the… more»
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Potent Drop Top: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Some classics achieve legendary status courtesy of exceptional performance, while others do so by hitting the market as the right car at the right time. There are also those where the appearance almost transcends simple automotive styling, bordering on… more»
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Bargain Priced! 1966 Triumph Spitfire
Everybody likes a deal, right? Well, Mr. Mitchell G. has found one for us, it’s a 1966 Triumph Spitfire and the price has dropped $400 to a low of $1,350 with no reasonable offer refused! Of course, that old… more»
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Designed by Bertone: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
The Fiat 850 Spider was a budget-minded sports car built in Italy between 1965 and 1973. It was a variant of the 850 Coupe and had its flowing lines developed by Carrozzeria Bertone of Turin. A large number of… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450sl
UPDATE – The seller would like to clarify that the included spare engine is from a 1972 350SL, which is actually a 4.5 liter V8. This engine was found just in the ’72 model and are quite hard to… more»
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Brand New in the Box! Gazelle Roadster Kit Car
This is one of the crazier finds I can recall seeing: an entire Gazelle kit car literally still brand new in the crate! We’ve seen motorcycles over the years still sitting in their shipping crates but this is the… more»
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1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
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Only 32K Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Third-gen (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaros seem to get short-shrift in the desirability index. They turn up here on Barn Finds from time to time but are considerably overshadowed by the two previous generations. I have some anecdotal reasons such as… more»
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4-Speed And New Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
If you weren’t a Ford guy, you might warm up to the Blue Oval with this 1968 Ford Torino GT convertible. This one’s a real looker, has been owned by the same person for the last twenty-five years, and… more»
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Upgraded “Survivor”: 1926 Ford Model T Ford Touring
Die-hard car enthusiasts occasionally travel back in time. This happened to me. I was minding my own business dinking around with ’60s and ’70s cars that I grew up with, when all of a sudden, I fell in love… more»
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J-2 Triple Carburetors! 1957 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»
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1 of 429: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Plymouth built the Road Runner for more than a dozen years (if you include the Volare-based version of the late 1970s). But only two of those years included a convertible (1969 and 1970). The first generation of the hot… more»
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35k Mile 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration Edition
Automotive styling is challenging, and many manufacturers have struggled to transform an existing Hardtop or Coupe model into a Convertible. Some cars carry the change well, while the word “ungainly” can be fairly applied to others. This 1996 Jaguar… more»
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No Reserve 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Thanks to John DeLorean (and others at Pontiac), the GTO was brought to market in 1964. It was a mid-size muscle car based on the Tempest/LeMans. Sales records were quickly broken, and the car would account for nearly 97,000… more»
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SS 396 Tribute: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Sometimes, owning a genuine example of a desirable classic can be ruinously expensive and beyond the means of many enthusiasts. However, a well-executed tribute can provide a similar ownership experience at a fraction of the price. That is what… more»
