The Skylark was a Buick staple for 46 model years, though not all strung together. For most of its run, it functioned as a mid-size product, including this 1971 convertible from the second generation (1968 to 1972). This drop-top… more»
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Needs Everything: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible Project
When a seller starts out by telling you his car needs everything, that’s a strong indication that what lies before you is not going to be a pretty sight, but when it’s a numbers-matching 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible maybe… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible “7-Up Edition”
Few manufacturers throughout automotive history have resisted the urge to produce Special Edition vehicles. Many hit the mark perfectly, but some fall below a company’s sales expectations. The 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Limited Edition, commonly called the “7-Up… more»
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Former Imperial Palace Rarity: 1915 Ford Coupelette
Believe it or not, folks used to need a break from gambling at a few of Nevada’s most famous casinos. While the opportunities are varied and amazing now, guests at Harrah’s and The Imperial Palace back in the day… more»
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Barn Finds Group Buy? 12-Car British Barn Find!
Many years ago, I purchased a wonderful Standard Vanguard Sportsman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can see me autocrossing it here (!). The thing I noticed the most about Arizona classic cars while I was there was how rust-free… more»
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27k Mile 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller describes this 1974 Corvette Convertible as a prize-winning barn find. It has done the rounds of a few shows and walked away with a selection of trophies. They have performed mechanical upgrades to unleash additional power, but… more»
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Ultra High Compression: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Well, at first glance it looks like the Star and the Fire have gone out of this 1962 Oldsmobile. It’s rough around the edges and looks like it has spent a lot of outdoor time in top-down mode. Regardless,… more»
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Convertible Project: 1969 Mercury Cougar 351
Of all the domestic automobile marques that have disappeared as of late, Mercury is the one that has faded the fastest for me. Both Plymouth and Oldsmobile have been gone longer but Plymouth’s memory, at least here on BF,… more»
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58k-Mile Hollywood Beauty: 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Sometimes when a vintage auto has ties to somebody well-known in its past, things can go from ordinary to extraordinary on an otherwise average car, but this 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible here on eBay is so far above average… more»
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Rare AC Equipped Project: 1975 Triumph TR6
We have seen nearly one hundred examples of the Triumph TR6 over more than a decade at Barn Finds, but only a handful have featured air conditioning. This is another to add to the tally, and it isn’t just… more»
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No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Original and unmolested C1 Corvettes typically fetch impressive prices in the classic market. However, this 1957 example confirms that even modified project candidates can hold their own. It has spent thirty years in storage and is a restoration that… more»
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Peking to Paris! 1941 Buick Super 8 Drop-Top
This 1941 Buick Super 8 convertible completed a trip that most cars would be envious of. It participated in a repeat of the fabled Peking to Paris Motor Challenge that first began in 1907. As best we can tell,… more»
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2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts
Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»
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1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
History will undoubtedly paint Lido “Lee” Iacocca as one of the greats of American automotive history. His successes at Ford and his ability to dig Chrysler out of a financial black hole that threatened to reduce “The Big Three”… more»
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Diamond In The Rough? 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL convertible is, unfortunately, following an oft-told tale. The seller tells us that he is selling the car for the widow of its owner – now that he has passed, she no longer desires to… more»
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K-Code Drop-Top: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»
