The Mercedes-Benz R107 is not unlike the C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, in my book: they made a ton of them, you can always find one for sale, but a truly decent one is still a car worth checking out. The… more»
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Last Air-Cooled: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
With a lifespan of 65 years riding on the same platform, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that has truly earned its place in history as a cultural icon. The Bug also scored high marks for reliability,… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1999 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
The sixth-generation Toyota Celica was always a bit of an outlier in the U.S. market. It wasn’t an overwhelming success for a very simple reason that has doomed certain sports models over the years, which is that Toyota didn’t… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Summer might be drawing to an end, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of opportunities to hit the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. If affordability forms part of the equation, this 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier… more»
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Same Owner 52 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
With the number of first-generation Mustangs for sale at any given time, I often wonder how many hands some of them have passed through over the decades and what kind of care they’ve received, as some sellers simply don’t… more»
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Two Owner 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Looking for a convertible that’s easy on gas and has room for four? Volkswagen solved for these requirements in 1979 when it introduced the top-down version of its Golf compact. Sold in the US until 2002 under the Rabbit… more»
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Pair of Hide-Away Hardtops: 1959 Ford Skyliner
1950s automobiles were sometimes known for their gimmicks. Perhaps the most famous was the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner with a retractable roof marketed as the Hide-Away Hardtop. It used a complicated series of wires and gadgets to make the top… more»
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Never This Nice: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible
I have held the viewpoint for a while that the notion of a cheap and cheerful convertible – even if it’s based on a miserable economy car – represents a totally different value proposition than its hardtop sibling. The… more»
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Cheap $900 Convertible: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Timing belt breaks are never a welcome occurrence, and the severity results can vary from just a simple replacement to significant internal engine damage. Unfortunately, the cambelt snapping on this 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has resulted in the car… more»
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1-Of-118 K-Code Drop-Tops: 1965 Ford Mustang
For the official 1965 model year, Ford built nearly 560,000 copies of the hot new Mustang. But, per the seller, only 118 of them were convertibles with the potent K-code V8. That should include this Poppy Red edition with… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren
Although the second-generation Mercury Capri wasn’t as popular as its Ford Mustang counterpart, it was a fun offering and featured some styling differences, plus provided a pony car choice to the selection of autos available for Mercury buyers to… more»
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1964 Buick Skylark Convertible Project
The prime annual season for operating a convertible in many parts of the country may be drawing to a close soon, but this 1964 Buick Skylark droptop appears solid enough that it could potentially be ready to enjoy by… more»
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$41k Invested? 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the easiest traps to fall into when restoring a classic is to overcapitalize on your build. It becomes impossible to recoup those costs, but it can be a bonus for the next owner. Such is the case… more»
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435 Horsepower! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible
Ah, the 1960s! An era when horsepower ruled the roost, and high-performance cars were the kings of the road. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible certainly possesses muscle credentials, but it is more than a one-trick pony. The… more»
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Cameo Coral Convertible: 1954 Ford Sunliner
Finding a 1954 Ford Crestline is not such a big deal, but a Sunliner convertible body style? Now you’re talkin’! It’s not that they are exactly rare, 36K units to be exact, but how often do you encounter one… more»
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Rough Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size muscle car offered between 1967 and 1971. It was the companion to the more budget-conscious Road Runner, which arrived in 1968. GTXs are far rarer today, especially as convertibles, as only 1,026 were… more»
