Buick revamped its entire line-up in 1959, not only changing the design but also the names. The LeSabre was introduced as the entry-level full-size Buick, but there was nothing basic about it. Most noticeable about the cars from a… more»
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LT1 350 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette got its first major redesign in 1963 and would provide a needed boost in sales figures. The ’66 models were little changed as the Mako Shark-inspired C3 Corvette was only two years away. This edition of… more»
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Survivor 1937 BMW 327 Cabriolet Barn Find
Offered via Hemmings Motor News in Villa Park, Illinois is this barn find 1938 BMW 327 convertible, with an asking price (negotiable) of $79,500. Although the interior is a mess, the rest of the car looks largely intact. It… more»
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No Reserve: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are a “what you see is what you get” proposition, and this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette fits that mold. It is a stalled project offering many possibilities. Returning it to a showroom state is possible, although other options… more»
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Fully Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
There are many things for potential buyers to consider when contemplating a classic purchase. Unless a restoration project is the goal, finding a rust-free vehicle is a prime consideration to minimize the chances that expensive repairs won’t be waiting… more»
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Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»
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1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455 4-Speed Convertible
“You know how it goes” is the tagline that the seller of this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible proclaims in its listing. Actually, no, I don’t know how it goes because it doesn’t look like it goes at all. It’s… more»
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Barn Find Ragtop: 1972 Buick Centurion
Buick redesigned its full-size cars in 1971 and replaced the Wildcat as the sportier version with the Centurion (perhaps a better name considering Buick’s audience?). It would only be used for three years and – during that time –… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Choosing what path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially when the candidate is as desirable as this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible. This is a solid vehicle, and the included mechanical components could make it… more»
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1-of-6 Convertibles: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
For 1970, the lowest production numbers for the Plymouth Road Runner were not the high-flying Superbird, but the convertible (which was in its last year as part of the mix). Of those, only six were built for consumption in… more»
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Rare 1962 Acadian Beaumont 4-Cylinder Convertible
The Acadian was a brand of automobile built by General Motors of Canada. In 1962, it was based on the new Chevy II. The Invader was the base model, while the Beaumont carried a higher level of trim (like… more»
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Museum Find: 1911 Ford Model T Touring
Henry Ford’s Model T’s impact on America and the world cannot be overstated. Debuting in an era when cars were the play toy of the rich, Ford’s simple but reliable Model T made the automobile a mainstream necessity that… more»
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Rolling Work-In-Progress: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette struggled to find its footing in its first three years – producing less than 5,000 copies combined. At first, it was a sports car without a lot of sport – an inline-6 with a 2-speed automatic… more»
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Marti Report Included! 1970 Ford Torino GT
In the late 1960s, the Torino would be introduced as the eventual successor to the Ford Fairlane (sexier sounding name, too). The second generation was only built for two years (1970-71) and had a more slippery shape than those… more»
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Used Car or Collectible Classic? 1988 Mustang GT Convertible
Fancy yourself cruising top-down in a menacing black 1988 Mustang GT convertible? Keep your eye on this one, available here on ebay. It’s currently at $5000 with no reserve, and you have until Tuesday to make your play. You’ll… more»
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Nice 1966 Sunbeam Tiger In Long-Term Storage
Don’t do what I did—passing up on a mint Sunbeam Tiger for $4,000, and a funky but running example for $1,500. Granted, this was some years ago—before values zoomed. Now they’re often $100,000 cars. The 1966 Mark 1a example… more»
