Chevrolet was a little late to the conventional compact party. While Ford and Plymouth launched their Falcon and Valiant, respectively, for the ’60 model year, Chevy ran with the non-traditional Corvair. That changed in ’62 when they followed suit… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1961 Buick Electra 225
The Electra replaced the Roadmaster in 1959, becoming Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile through 1990. It saw six generations of production, including this second-gen convertible from 1961. We’re told this vehicle has been barn-stored for 50 years as the result of… more»
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1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
The seller says that this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible is like new, or as close to new as is possible after 38 years. A lot of us have vehicles that have been in storage for years and we… more»
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California Native: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
The Catalina didn’t earn the status of being its own stand-alone model until 1959, as in the beginning, it was merely a trim-level designation for most Pontiac hardtops when the company first began using the name in 1950. It… more»
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Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100
Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»
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Character Custom: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
A decade has passed since this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette underwent what the seller describes as a frame-off restoration. Some enthusiasts will view it more as a refurbishment due to the changes made during that process. However, if potential buyers… more»
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46 Years Same Family: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet reserved its “Tri-Five” convertibles for the upscale Bel Air models in 1955-57. They were consistent sellers, with production numbers across all three years varying by no more than 15%. The 1956 editions shared most of the same styling… more»
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Original 427: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is important never to judge a book by its cover because it could be the ideal way to miss out on a promising classic project. That might be the case with this 1968 Corvette Convertible. Its tired exterior… more»
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Droptop Project: 1956 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair doesn’t seem to get an excessive amount of ink these days in automotive forums, and that’s kind of a shame as it was a pretty cool and somewhat premium offering from Ford’s Mercury division lineup beginning in… more»
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Hemi Powered: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible
A Plymouth ‘Cuda with a Hemi under the hood will always command attention from potential buyers as they aspire to own a classic that perfectly combines looks and performance. That is what this 1971 Convertible offers, but there is… more»
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Franco-Italian: 1952 Simca 8 Sport Convertible
Early European carmakers were children of relationships that paired and separated repeatedly. First, this company owns that one, then the reverse is true! Brands could change hands half a dozen times before finally fading away, only to be reanimated… more»
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1-of-12: 1965 Chrysler 300L 4-Speed Convertible
While the 1964 Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, that honor may really go to the Chrysler 300 Letter-Series cars, beginning in 1955. These automobiles combined performance with luxury and were built in smaller… more»
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Affordable Maserati: 1990 Chrysler TC
There’s no shortage of odd brand collaborations throughout automotive history, with the Chrysler TC by Maserati hailing as a worthy contender for falling into this category. Chrysler seemed to have hit a near home run during the eighties with… more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
With the market flooded with clones, the owner of this 1968 Camaro Convertible emphasizes that it is a genuine RS. It is largely unmolested, and its rock-solid nature and tidy presentation mean a new owner could enjoy this beauty… more»
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Cheap Thrills: 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte Convertible
Maybe you’re watching the auctions on TV this week. If you’re like me, you’re looking on and saying, “When did $40K become the default price for an everyday collector car?” I realize this is not the only way to… more»
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FDR Was A Car Guy: 1936 Ford Phaeton
Regardless of how you feel about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s politics, there is no denying he was a car guy. From his 1931 Plymouth phaeton to the famous “Sunshine Special,” FDR had a number of interesting rides. If you are… more»
