If long-term ownership sits high on your list of priorities when searching for a classic to park in your driveway, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible deserves a close look. The seller has been its custodian for fifty years,… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 390
Years ago, I had a thing for Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane. The “thing” passed, and I moved on to others. But even back then, as is the case today, the convertible version was seldom seen—and that’s what caught… more»
No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
Performance Bargain: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible
The SN95 Ford Mustang is still quite the unsung hero in the company’s lineup of limited-production muscle cars. To this day, values remain – in my opinion – somewhat soft, representing excellent value if you’re looking for a special… more»
390/4-Speed: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible
Since its inception, the Mercury Comet had been considered compact in size, with the early examples often thought of as a corporate cousin of the Ford Falcon. However, with the introduction of the redesigned 1966 model, the designation went… more»
Original D-Code: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford lifted the covers on its new Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it could never have known that it was revealing a car that would rapidly become a motoring icon. Buyers couldn’t hand over their money fast enough… more»
Affordable Drop-Top Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially if the car of your dreams is desirable. That makes this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth more than a passing glance. It has sat for years but is complete, and… more»
Well Optioned Cabriolet: 1962 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Sometimes, bidding on a vehicle tells a story that’s not immediate evident when you look at the gallery pictures. While a Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a desirable car, I was still a bit surprised to see bidding already over… more»
Older Restoration: 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible
There is nothing like hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. While many enthusiasts focus on performance models, there is nothing wrong with undertaking such journeys aboard luxurious classics like this 1964… more»
Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
No Reserve 1919 Paige Larchmont Sport Touring
In the lustrous new age of the automobile, small makers flourished – at least momentarily. Who remembers Pope, Reeves, Metz, Duryea, Locomobile, Marmon, Peerless, St Louis, Adams, Buffum, Grout… ? Most amounted to a flash in the pan, some… more»
Forced Sale: 1967 Amphicar 770
Some individuals have dedicated decades and, in some cases, millions of dollars, to the development of flying cars. They are brimming with sky-high optimism (excuse the pun), but their labors have so far failed to deliver. That makes me… more»
In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»