It seems convertibles get a bad rap as being less desirable than their fixed-roof counterparts. There are advantages to either type of top, but this 1969 Shelby GT500 convertible may be one of those preferred convertible outliers. I found… more»
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South Florida Find: 1969 Buick GS 400
Here’s a rare one for your review, a 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible. The seller states that it’s one of 1,303 produced though my research source places it as one of 1,776 – regardless it’s rare and his question… more»
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Rarer Than Hen’s Teeth: 1937 and 1938 Ford Phaetons
Just like in the rise of man, there have been a number of evolutionary dead ends in automotive body styles. One of those is the phaeton. Phaetons were open four-door vehicles that used side curtains instead of roll-up windows. … more»
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Detailer Gonna Charge Extra: 1991 Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac brand was losing its “Standard of the World” status by the beginning of the early eighties. Luxury car buyers were looking to Europe for impressive, fast vehicles, and Cadillac was working on a new reputation as a… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1928 Packard Convertible Coupe
Packard’s long time slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.” Well, we find ourselves in a very strange world in the year of 2023 where unthinkable incidents are now commonplace. To ask the man who owns this Packard… more»
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20 Classic Cars – Variety of Makes and Models
Here’s another of those situations where a seller has a variety of cars to sell, in this case, the oldest one is from 1927, and the newest is 2000. You pick the make and there’s a chance it’s in… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Defining the end of The Malaise Era has long been a topic of debate, with many knowledgeable individuals providing answers with compelling supporting evidence. Some feel that the appearance of the 1984 Buick Grand National was the catalyst, while… more»
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Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
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Ready To Cruise: 1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Cutlasses, Cutlasses, everywhere. We wrote up a very nice cream-colored convertible 1971 last week. Now here’s another, very similar. That one was in California. This one’s in sunny Florida, Lake Worth, to be precise. It’s available on ebay with… more»
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Plastic-Wrapped Seats: 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
It is possible that I’m the odd man out because I think that 1958 Edsels are the best looking of the doomed brand’s offerings. The company tried to tone down the unique and divisive horse-collar grille the following year,… more»
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Custom Built Drop-Head: 1960 Rolls-Royce
It’s not every day that I encounter a Rolls-Royce project – they’re usually more sublime than just languishing along in an inbetweeney state. Regardless, that’s what we have for you today, a drop-head Rolls project in the form of… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Introduced in 1954 as a roadster only, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL filled a niche one step down from the luxury 300SL series. This new car shared styling cues from its big brother, with fender eyebrows and a general roundness, but… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1986 Dodge 600
The Dodge 600 was one of Chrysler’s E platform cars of the 1980s, which also included the Plymouth Caravelle and the Chrysler New Yorker. Convertibles were popular in the 1986 model year, with one of every four Dodge 600s… more»
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A Sixty Two For 1962: Cadillac Convertible
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and spying the hind side of this 1962 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible drives that claim straight home. The finish, fins, brightwork, and size proclaim, “Yes, this is a Cadillac,… more»
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Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
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Drive Right Now: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
You might see this 1971 Cutlass Convertible and say to yourself, “What a tidy little car.” And it is, though not so little as these used to seem. Nonetheless, this is a nice one, apparently a Santa Barbara, CA… more»
