Why are Corvairs so darned cheap? I always wonder that when I see a car like this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza, available here on eBay with a starting bid of $3600 and an entire week to go in the… more»
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Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Luxury Model Convertible: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
We’re seeing a lot of the more base model E-Bodies exchanging hands these days with the new owner intending to use them for higher model cloning or resto-mods, which is what the seller of this Barracuda had originally intended,… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Only 1,739 Miles? 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Sometimes the future doesn’t turn out to be as scary as we think it will be. Convertibles had become an endangered species by 1976, and everyone thought the end was near. Cadillac announced that the 1976 Eldorado convertible was… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Numbers-Matching 427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Park a ’65 and ’66 C2 next to each other and there’s really not a whole lot of difference on the outside. Of course, you’ll know either’s a big block if it has the protruding hood, but it’s what… more»
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 Owner Droptop! 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
At nearly 19 feet long, the 1966 Cadillac DeVille was certainly one of the larger U.S. drop-top offerings for its time period, and one that would get you there in style with plenty of comforts. This one’s got a… more»
Sep 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Big Fin Driver: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
As the 1960s dawned and the styling trend of enormous fins faded into a distant memory, it impacted cars like the 1959 Cadillac more than most. Buyers paid a premium to slip behind the wheel of a ’59 Caddy… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1972 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Convertible
We see our share of C3 Corvettes at Barn Finds, and their condition varies wildly. Some are beautifully restored trailer queens, while others are project cars requiring major work. This 1972 Convertible fits between the two. It is a… more»
Sep 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
26k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
By 1966, Ford’s First Generation Mustang was at the peak of its power. Initial sales results were beyond the company’s wildest dreams, but 1966 saw 607,568 buyers storm dealerships to hand over their cash to get their slice… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Hurst Tribute: 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
While some may disagree, I believe that tribute cars have their place in the classic scene. They represent an affordable alternative for those whose budgets don’t stretch to the real deal. A well-executed tribute can often be difficult to… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
True Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
With the legendary status achieved by the Chevrolet Camaro and demand still high for early examples, it’s hard to imagine that many surviving 60s models aren’t worth saving. And while I’m not at all suggesting this one isn’t, there’s… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s a Cream Puff? 2003 Corvette Convertible
As a child who loved cars, I was overjoyed when the next-door neighbor bought his wife an almost new 1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car. When showing it to me, he described the car as a “cream puff.” I… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Decades of Storage: 1960 Cadillac Convertible
Cadillac was at the top of their game in the late fifties and early sixties. “Standard of the World” was a slogan that actually meant something. While there may be more expensive models such as the Eldorado Brougham, the… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Early First Generation Mustangs are among the most coveted of the breed, making this 1964½ Convertible a desirable classic. It isn’t perfect, but the seller recently revived it after years of hibernation. It is a surprisingly solid and original… more»
