The Sprint edition of the Ford Falcon arrived in mid-1963, and some car people consider it to be the dry run for the Mustang, which would arrive the following year. Sprints were only offered with V8 engines and came… more»
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Caddy On The Cheap! 1990 Allante Convertible
My, how things have changed in the automotive world, at GM in particular. Back in the eighties, their top division, Cadillac, took a swing at the luxury two-seater market (Mercedes SL?) with the Allante, such as this 1990 example,… more»
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Rangoon Red Beauty: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
There were so many stylish American cars available in that landmark model year of 1963 that buyers were spoiled for choice. If you found yourself entrenched in the Ford camp, you had the Thunderbird, the midyear Falcon Sprint, and… more»
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Out of Storage: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
For sale on eBay in Newington, Connecticut (my home state!) is this fairly nice 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, blue on blue. The asking price is $5,800. In general, this car (with 112,196 miles on the odometer) looks well-used but… more»
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Go Speed Racer! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Mach 5 Tribute
The animated Speed Racer manga series debuted in the sixties, but it wasn’t until the seventies that I first remember it airing in my local TV market. I was young and impressionable, and as this was my introduction to… more»
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Drop Top Z24: 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible
Do certain vehicles just bring you back to another time? I’ve talked about the concept of a convertible that isn’t necessarily valuable or rare but it inherently useful in its purpose; the likes of the Pontiac Sunfire, six-cylinder Ford… more»
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Mechanical Upgrades! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
After a record sales year in 1965, Chevrolet had a hard act to follow in 1966 with its full-size cars. Depending on models, Chevy sold 20% fewer Biscaynes, Bel Airs, and Impalas in 1966, but the numbers were still… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a stunning classic that has led a sheltered life. It presents superbly and features the range-topping V8 under the hood. The current owner has been its custodian for six years, and has kept the… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
It may seem odd, but now could be the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible. Sure, the weather is cold as winter sets in, but that is when prices are typically at their lowest. This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado… more»
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Driver-Grade Resto: 1946 MG TC Midget
Although many enthusiasts long to park a pristine classic in their garage, there is much to be said for a high-end driver. Cars of that caliber can still turn heads, but the owner can slip behind the wheel, knowing… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
One of the more entertaining aspects of being in the car hobby is seeing sudden surges of interest in a model that hasn’t seen much love over the years. The Chrysler LeBaron Convertible isn’t much of a collector’s item,… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a personal luxury car and would be around literally for decades. But only for one model year was a convertible offered, and 1967 was it. Part of the car’s second generation,… more»
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Parked for Three Years: Family-Owned 1999 SVT Cobra Convertible
Finding any solid SVT Cobra for bargain money is getting harder every year, and this 1999 Mustang Cobra convertible that just popped up on craiglist in Charlotte checks a lot of the right boxes for the right buyer. Priced… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If performance trumps originality in your mind when choosing a classic to park in your garage, perhaps this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the car of your dreams. It presents well, with no rust issues or other structural shortcomings…. more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Chevy Corvair got a new lease on life in 1965 with a new layout, hoping to distance itself from safety concerns coming from crusader Ralph Nader. Gone were the handling problems that caught Ralph’s attention, and sales improved,… more»
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Reliable Cruiser: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
Reliability is often a key consideration when choosing a classic to park in your garage. Nothing spoils the ownership experience more than being stuck on the side of the road because the car of your dreams has suffered some… more»
