When Sunbeam designed the Alpine, its target market was North America. It adopted many of the styling cues preferred by those buyers, with the car’s appearance similar to a smaller version of the Ford Thunderbird. This 1960 Alpine is… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, but this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible deserves more than a passing glance. Its mechanical specifications promise respectable performance with scope to extract performance gains from the V8 under the… more»
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Restored In The 90s: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
When shopping online for a vintage car to ponder taking on as a project, it’s always helpful when the seller provides plenty of detailed information about the car’s history, and even better when lots of photos are included. This… more»
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64k Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Beginning as a two-occupant convertible in the mid-fifties, the Ford Thunderbird is one of those autos that successfully changed with the times, growing in size and eventually adding a temporary four-door model to the roster. After a five-year break… more»
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Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When it comes to the question of desirability, American classics don’t come much better than this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It is a genuine “Fuelie” featuring some factory options that help it to tick many of the boxes that… more»
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Container Find: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Garages and barns are probably the two most popular hibernating places for cars, but another less-utilized option is a container, which has been home to this second-year Firebird for the last eight years. The seller says he’s a lover… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed Project: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With Fox-Body Mustangs being strong performers in the classic market, finding an affordable project candidate is often challenging. However, this ’86 GT Convertible rides to the rescue as a driver-grade vehicle that would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. It… more»
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421 Power: Two-Owner 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In the 1960s, General Motors wanted people who stepped up to its top-of-the-line luxury cars to feel as if they were getting their money’s worth, which is why they added three inches of wheelbase and seven inches of length… more»
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Drove It Once: 1955 Thunderbird Garage Find
The very concept of a “garage find” is that someone in the distant past put a car up in a garage and forgot about it. Only years later does someone else stumble upon said car, drag it out, and… more»
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Affordable Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
In their youth, the seller and his friend used to hit the road aboard this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible, searching for fun and adventure. The friend passed a few years ago, with his widow handing the Galaxie to… more»
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Drop-Top Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The second generation of the Chevy Corvair (1965-69) suffered in the sales arena, thanks largely to some negative safety PR via Ralph Nader. Which is a shame, as the nifty compact was a much-improved automobile by then. The seller’s… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
Some classics receive a decent run at Barn Finds, while others are seen less frequently. This 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible falls into the latter category, with the company’s low production tally almost guaranteeing that fact. This is a… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326 Convertible
Ford beat almost every other manufacturer to the punch with its hugely successful Mustang, although Plymouth trumped it by mere days with the Barracuda. General Motors struck back in 1967 with the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird, with… more»
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Running Ragtop Project: 1971 Buick Skylark
Convertible demand began to decline in the early 1970s, at least at Buick. If you wanted a mid-size drop-top, you had just two choices: the Skylark Custom and Gran Sport. Combined, only 4,200 were ordered, making the seller’s red… more»
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Showroom Condition: 1953 MG TD
We receive quite a few leads to wonderful classics from our loyal readers, and when Barn Finder Mitchell G. spotted this 1953 MG TD, describing it as being in showroom condition, I felt that it deserved a closer look…. more»
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Cool Convertible Cruiser: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440
It’s just starting to feel like fall in my neck of the woods, which means there are at least a couple of good months left in the year here to drive around in a convertible with the top down. … more»
