To my mind’s eye, the Triumph TR8 is one of the best values in the classic and muscle car market today. A few years ago, I thought we were about to see prices spike after a few high dollar… more»
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1 of 500: 1955 Packard Caribbean
Packard made magnificent automobiles at one time. But their image was such that the cars were stodgy and built for old people. So, they created a “halo” car in 1953 to help change the image, the Caribbean. It was… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I know I can’t sing, but I can’t tap dance either. Therefore, I’m a perfectly talentless entertainer. However, I am passionate about classic cars, and with summertime on our doorstep, it seems the… more»
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Worth Saving? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
If you are in the market for a 1957 Chevrolet, the Bel Air convertible is perhaps the most desirable, other than the Nomad Sport Wagon. The original supply was good (48,000 units), and the survival rate is better than… more»
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Single Family Drop-Top: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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30th Anniversary Project: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always a little startling to see a car that was considered quite desirable back when new in sorry shape today. The Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary edition combined a generous standard equipment list with a few subtle touches paying… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster
UPDATE – This one sold quickly! It’s headed off to Reader Shane L’s home. Congrats to Shane and David! There are few feelings as enjoyable as slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day for… more»
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Pair of 1976-75 Cadillac Eldorado Convertibles
The curtain was closing (at least temporarily) for most convertibles in the mid-1970s. Except for Cadillac, the last of General Motors’ drop-tops (except Corvette) were built in 1975. The Caddy Eldorado got a reprieve for another year, and sales… more»
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Celebration Edition: 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible
By the time 1996 rolled around, the writing was on the wall for the classic Jaguar XJS. Despite being occasionally maligned for quality control issues (more of an issue with earlier cars than later models), the XJS was a… more»
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318 Transplant: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
I always think of the old TV show Mannix when I see a Dodge Dart GT Convertible, although that was a 1968 model, the first full year for the GT. This 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible can be found… more»
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Stored Since ’94: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible
This 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible has spent over three decades squirreled away in a storage container, only recently emerging into the light of day. It isn’t perfect and requires a total restoration to present at its best. However,… more»
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Needs FInishing: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet added a mid-size car in 1964, the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the Corvair/Chevy II compacts and the full-size Chevies. It competed against the Ford Fairlane, which had ventured into that space two years earlier. The 1965 Chevelles… more»
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Goodbye Tailfins! 1961 Plymouth Fury
Even though the full-size 1961 Plymouths looked nothing like the 1960 editions, they rode on the same unibody platform with nothing more than new sheet metal. The 1960 models didn’t sell well, and the 1961s even less with their… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible doesn’t just look good. It retains its original 454ci V8 and four-speed manual transmission, delivering neck-snapping performance. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic. I must say… more»
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6-Speed Convertible: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
Just in time for summer is what appears to be an outstanding value for a drop-top Corvette with the elusive 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1996 Corvette represented the last year of the C4 platform, and to mark it, Chevrolet… more»
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Driver Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible
You can’t see under the skin of this wild 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible, but it represents a couple “lasts” for General Motors’ oldest brand: It’s the last Buick with a torque-tube driveline and the last Buick with accelerator-pedal starting…. more»
