By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Project
The GT was introduced in 1963 as the sporty version of the Dodge Dart compact. It was not a performance machine until the GTS arrived in 1967. While a small-block V8 was available, a lot of the ’67 Dart… more»
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Assembly Required: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
General Motors redesigned its mid-size automobiles in 1968, and the next five years would be some of their best sales periods. That included the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass, of which more than 14,000 copies were convertibles in ‘68. That’s what… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
There is no doubt that some classics are better than others, depending on the buyer’s goal. Some will long for the perfect project candidate, while others seek a turnkey proposition that can turn heads. If you fall into the… more»
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350-Powered: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette initially drew criticism for lacking a V8 under the hood. Chevrolet righted that wrong in 1955, and with the demise of the “Blue Flame” six at the end of that model year, the ‘Vette would remain… more»
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Rare G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
You could practically order a race car from Ford in 1962. That meant checking the box for a G-Code 406 cubic inch V8 that produced 405 hp with triple carburetors. They were not built in large numbers, and most… more»
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Terrific in Turquoise: Restored 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
If you ever wanted a car that captures the colorful spirit of mid-to-late 50’s America, then this is it. A gleaming turquoise and white 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner (that’s quite a moniker). Detroit introduced a number of… more»
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Apricot Orange R107: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
If you were ever tired of seeing the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL, I can’t say I blame you – they are seemingly everywhere. But all it takes is finding one with a defining feature, such as a paint job, to… more»
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49k-Mile Original: 1949 Chrysler Town and Country
Thank goodness for imagination. I just spent a few minutes daydreaming that I was a well-to-do fella about town in 1949, plunking down about four grand on a new Town and Country at my local Chrysler store. Of course,… more»
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Six-Cylinder Fun: 1965 Rambler American Convertible
This is one nicely styled, mostly overlooked car, a 1965 Rambler American convertible. It’s far from a perfect specimen, but it is quite representative of AMC’s wares and how it fought competition from Detroit’s Big Three back in the… more»
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Disappearing Act! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
In automotive circles, the 1950s are remembered best for the overt use of tailfins. From small to large, it seemed like every new car had them back in the day. But the decade was also known for innovation (or… more»
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302 Upgrade: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The secret of the First Generation Mustang’s success and longevity is two-fold. Ford’s decision to pitch the car to a broad range of buyer tastes and budgets meant it couldn’t build cars fast enough to meet demand. In the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If long-term ownership is a crucial consideration when selecting a classic to park in your garage, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible deserves a close look. It has been part of the same family since Day One, and the indications… more»
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Upgraded V8/6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been scouring the market, searching for a C4 Corvette to park in your garage, your quest may be at an end. This 1989 Corvette Convertible presents superbly and is a turnkey proposition with 57,000 miles on the… more»
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Restored Cruiser: 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible
Two days ago, I penned a piece on a 1969 Buick GS 400 and marveled at both its condition and price – it seemed too good to be true. Today, I’d like to move forward two years and take… more»
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1 of 1,300: 1954 Dodge Royal Convertible
In the 1954 Dodge lineup, the Royal was the cream of the crop. And the convertible was the rarest model with just 2,000 copies built. But 700 of those were replicas of the Royal drop-top that was chosen to… more»
