You will often read articles by motoring journalists where they wax lyrical about modern convertibles with folding metal or retractable tops, marveling about this recent and groundbreaking development. In fact, the opposite is true, and this 1957 Ford Fairlane… more»
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Bob Hope’s Car? 1961 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln redesigned the Continental in 1961, dropping the over-the-top styling that had defined the 1958-60 editions. They were more conservative in appearance but lacked none of the creature comforts that would also appeal to Cadillac and Imperial people. The… more»
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28k Mile 454 V8! 1973 Chevrolet Caprice
Convertibles were on the way out at GM by 1973. They had already been dropped from the line-up of the intermediates when they were redesigned that year. And, at Chevrolet, the only full-size drop-top was now on the Caprice… more»
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Beach Car: 1961 Fiat Jolly
Legend has it that in the early 1950s, Fiat’s chief, Gianni Agnelli, saw a niche for a car designed to run on and off yachts when their wealthy owners wanted to go ashore. What is believed to be the… more»
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Adult Lego: 1957 Chevrolet Convertible
While LEGO building blocks have been around a long time, it seems like they have become a rage in today’s society. From actual Lego movies and theme parks to the insane automotive creations found in this article, LEGO mania… more»
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99 Bucks of Fun: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ninety-nine bucks? Heck, yeah, I’ll throw my hat in the ring for this 1962 Pontiac Bonneville convertible at that starting bid. The Bonneville followed up its 1958 debut with ten eventual generations of the model, this one being part… more»
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Package Deal: 1969 and 1973 Triumph TR6
There are levels of restoration jobs on a scale between 1 to 10, with 1 being it’s a completely rotten carcass of a car and needs thousands of hours and dollars to put right, to 10 which is nothing… more»
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High-Performance 350: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
By 1973, buyers faced fewer choices if they felt the entry-level engine didn’t provide the desired performance in their new Corvette. They could opt for a big-block, although the slightly more expensive L82 small-block proved a more popular choice…. more»
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Is There Enough There? 1935 Ford Roadster
While most of the stories we write on Barn Finds have happy endings where a desirable car ends up with another lease on life, this story may be of a car that is just too far gone. The saddest… more»
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30 Years Stored: 1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible
If an owner elects to place a classic car into storage, there is a right way and quite a few wrong ways to undertake the process. A dry environment away from direct exposure to UV rays is a good… more»
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Have it Your Way: 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet
The Model T was a rousing success for Henry Ford, but an internal argument was brewing. Competing automakers – particularly Chevrolet – were encroaching on Ford’s sales figures, and more than that, the notion of a motor with more… more»
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Outdoor Find: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
Oh boy, yet another 1955 Chevrolet! Sometimes it seems like there are more in existence now than there were years ago. Regardless, it is pretty amazing that they still have the enthusiast following that they do after all of… more»
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First Gen Convertible: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair
In the 1950s, the major American automakers produced the largest cars we’ll ever see, with huge wheelbases and bodies dripping with chrome. But gaining speed in the marketplace was the Economy Car. Volkswagens were selling like hotcakes. American Motors… more»
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Light Blue Beauty: 1962 Mercedes 190 SL
The first thing that caught my attention when I spied this Mercedes-Benz is its color. Sure, a car can be finished in a veritable rainbow of hues, I have just never seen a 190 SL decked out in such… more»
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Potential Project: 1971 Triumph TR6
My parents used to have a Triumph Spitfire when I was growing up, they constantly regale us of the stories of drop-top motoring around the countryside. But for every convertible joy story they have, there is another side with… more»
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Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2
In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»
