Releasing an entirely new model is a practice that automotive manufacturers avoid where possible. It is a high-risk venture, and carrying over as many components as possible from other offerings within the product range reduces the risk of sales… more»
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Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Genuine Miles? 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible
One of the hardest pills to swallow if you’re listing an older vehicle for sale is knowing whether or not to claim the mileage as true. Any number of Carfax reports spout inaccurate date due to clerical errors at… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Well, here’s one that I know a little bit about, having owned a similar car for many years, it’s a 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible, built in the days when full-sized cars ruled and top-downing it was still popular. The… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rolling Droptop Project: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Both Chevy and Ford largely carried over their 1962 full-size cars into 1963, but both received styling updates of which (IMO) Ford’s execution may have been a bit more attractive. But that didn’t help Ford in the sales arena… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Are Prices Crashing? 1939 Lincoln Victoria by Brunn
While the crushing forces of inflation are steadily robbing our pockets of buying power, some segments of the classic car market are experiencing the opposite force of deflation. Like a black hole, the value of vehicles in these segments… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The seller of this 1966 LeMans goes on and on about the possibilities of his convertible being reincarnated as a GTO clone, and he’s even got some goat parts included in the sale, but with nearly six decades of… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Just Two Owners! 1980 MG MGB
The British-built MGB was the big brother to the MG Midget and was in production from 1962 to 1980. This example of the sports car is from the last year they were imported, and it looks solid overall with… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Donated Classic: 1980 MG MGB
Charity auctions are always interesting for the variety of cars that come under the hammer. This 1980 MG MGB is a perfect example of that theme. It is a solid classic that needs little to return to active service…. more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
When it comes to the Tri-Fives, it’s hard to go wrong choosing a ’55 for a project, and when it’s a droptop plus the more upscale Bel Air model that sweetens the idea all that much more. This one’s… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Yard Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
From 1954 to 1965, the Giulietta was a cadre of automobiles produced by Alfa Romeo in Italy. A variety of body styles were offered, including the Spider (a 2-seat sports car). This 1961 edition of the Spider came with… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Right-Hand Drive: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
If you are like me, you have a short list of classics you would park in your garage if money and space were no object. For me, a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster would make the list, alongside a… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find
If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages. Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
From 1964 to the end of the 20th Century, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s popular mid-size car. All of GM’s intermediates got a rework in 1968 and for five years they were at the top of their game. In 1969,… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Driver: 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
No, this pretty blue Mustang wasn’t photographed on a steep incline or upgrade. For some reason, the seller took only portrait mode photos (maybe he/she has a landscape photo mode phobia) and most feature the Mustang at an extreme… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Possible Pace Car Tribute? 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner
The list of vehicles tapped on the shoulder to serve as the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is long, but the Ford Crestline Sunliner received the honor in 1953. The seller located this example in a barn. While… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Drive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The wildly popular Ford Mustang got its first styling refresh in 1967. Sales fell 22% but that’s because they finally had some real competition. That came in the form of the Chevy Camaro and the others that would follow…. more»
