Completely coincidentally, I have been looking to acquire a ’58 Corvette for a few months now. Only this morning I found this very car, not on Barn Finds or eBay, but directly at Gullwing’s website; now here it has… more»
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A Piece Of Jeep History: 1949 Willys Jeepster
(Updated 10/30 to reflect the error in engine identification – JO) Jeeps are a hot commodity these days! I’m floored by the list prices for new models but it doesn’t seem to matter – they sell. And, it’s not… more»
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Tidy and Solid: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
With winter fast approaching, now might seem an odd time to add a Convertible to your garage. However, nothing could be further from the truth. While the weather limits the opportunities for classic motoring, it does allow the opportunity… more»
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Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»
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Final Year Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
The Ford LTD was still a popular car in 1972, with more than 475,000 of them rolling off the assembly line for just that one year alone. But fewer than 1% of that number were convertibles- 4,234 to be… more»
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Another Convertible? 1957 Ford Anglia
“This rare Ford Anglia can be converted into a convertible!” claims its seller. It already looks like a convertible to my eyes though that folding roof looks jury-rigged and more like one giant blindspot – not an effective design…. more»
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Classy Collectible: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Mercedes began making SLs on its W107 platform in 1972, as an evolution from the pagoda style 280SL. “SL” stood for Sport Leicht, or Sport Light, which was a bit of a joke when the W107 came along since… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Although Ford didn’t have Chevrolet’s Corvette in its sights when it released the Thunderbird, some buyers saw it as a viable alternative. It was difficult to separate the pair on price, but the deciding factor was personal preferences. If… more»
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Convertible Extraordinaire: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
What’s more interesting, the cars or the owners? Owners often don’t tell you much about themselves, heck sometimes they don’t tell you much about the car either and leave us struggling to figure out what they’re selling. This 1951… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet was on fire in 1965. They sold more than one million Impalas for the first time, a number that would never be reached again. The popular Impala Super Sport was in its second year as a series of… more»
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Off-Road Antics: 1981 Argo 8
The Argo 8 is an ATV – All Terrain Vehicle. It was built for commercial/industrial applications but could be a lot of fun for personal use as well. The Canadian company that builds them has been around for 60… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
There was a period during the 1970s when it appeared that time was running out for the convertible. Insurance companies were twitching at the prospect of accident claims involving roll-overs while legislators questioned their safety. Many manufacturers believed it… more»
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Stored Over 4 Decades: 1951 Nash Rambler Convertible
The Nash Rambler is often remembered in 50s automotive history for being recognized as the first U.S. car that achieved success in the compact market. When it was introduced in 1950, Nash Ramblers were first produced by the Nash-Kelvinator… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1962 Chevrolet Monza
Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet all rolled out compact cars for the first time in 1960. Ford and Chrysler went the more conventional route, with front-mounted water-cooled engines. However, Chevrolet decided to emulate the VW Beetle which may have started… more»
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Dry Barn Find: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Certain locations potentially produce more promising barn find projects than others. A dry climate helps protect classic steel, which is the case with this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible. The seller located it in a New Mexico barn, and although… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
