Lore has it that Chrysler downsized their full-sized Plymouths and Dodges in 1962 on a rumor that Chevrolet had plans to do the same. Keyhole listeners got it wrong as Chevy was instead gearing up to add a second… more»
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Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1991 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The Maserati Biturbo is simultaneously instantly recognizable and somewhat infamous among enthusiasts. However, the reputation that proceeds it may not be entirely deserved, as many of these turbocharged coupes (and convertibles) were abused by owners who didn’t know what… more»
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Air-Cooled Rolls: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Now listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is one of those wonderfully unusual projects that tells a story all its own. According to the seller, this Beetle was converted with a full Rolls-Royce–style body kit, both… more»
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2-For-1: Pair of 1965 Ford Galaxie 500s
Throughout the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed directly with the Chevrolet Impala (which usually won in the sales race). In 1965, Ford redesigned its full-size cars, and stacked headlights would dominate the styling for… more»
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Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
Dodge resurrected the Coronet nameplate in 1965 and applied it to their mid-size B-body products. The Coronet 440 was middle-of-the-pack in terms of trim, and the seller’s project or parts car from 1967 may be an odd duck. It’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod
Now here on eBay with no reserve, this 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod is a classic street machine built for fun, attention, and old-school cruising. The seller describes it as a very good and very fast driver, featuring a… more»
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Rare 390 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Mercury joined the pony car scene in 1967 with the Cougar, an upscale alternative to the Ford Mustang. It was popular enough to claim third place in the sales race (behind the Chevy Camaro). Mercury delivered 100,000 Cougars in… more»
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Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»
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16K Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
Well-preserved pace cars may seem like a dime a dozen, but every now and again, you spot one in the wild that isn’t seen that much anymore. The C4-era Corvette pace car is one such vehicle, and while it’s… more»
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Water Cooled Convertible: 1993 Porsche 968
The Porsche 968 is often overlooked as a modern-era sports car you can buy for reasonable money. It’s the swan song for the classic 944, the water-cooled four-cylinder that has lived in the shadows of the 911 since birth…. more»
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1957 Ford Skyliner Conversion: A Unique Edsel Retractable
With it being Halloween season, how appropriate it is to feature a Frankenstein “creation” of sorts that’s straight out of a mad scientist’s garage/laboratory in Edselvania. When introduced for the 1958 model year, Edsel didn’t offer a retractable hardtop,… more»
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One-Owner 1965 Rambler Ambassador Convertible
The other day, I was watching Tom Cotter’s Barn Find Hunter on YouTube, and Mr. Cotter (welcome back, welcome back…wrong spelling) and his son were touring a huge collection of cars that will be auctioned online over the course of… more»
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Ragtop Mopar: 1969 Dodge Dart Convertible
The photos of this car are downright confounding, as if getting close to it (and in frame) was somehow out of bounds. The images here are cropped to take out a lot of grass. But maybe the bad visuals… more»
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Genuine Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The word “iconic” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but there is probably none better to describe the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The last of the renowned “Tri-Five” range, 1957 marked a high point in… more»
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Original 428: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
It is sometimes fairly evident that the original owner of a classic was someone “in the know.” Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible. Its first owner worked at a Pontiac dealership, deciding to take… more»
