When you consider that Pontiac produced 587,004 passenger cars during the 1971 model year, it is astounding to think that a mere 661 of those vehicles were the non-Judge GTO Convertible. While The Judge version is rarer, classics like… more»
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54k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The Newport was Chrysler’s lowest-priced entry in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with the rest of the senior Chrysler automobiles, the Newport was redone in 1969-73 with a “fuselage” type of styling. The 1970 model year would be last… more»
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Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Classic cars like this 1969 Mustang Convertible are a tempting proposition. Not only are they a desirable vehicle, but the bidding action on this one hasn’t been particularly strong. If the trend continues, it could see somebody scoring this… more»
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Parked Since 1979: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
In 1967, luxury was “in” and people had money to spend, so Cadillac was once again the victor in its battle with Lincoln and Imperial for market leadership. With all new-styling for ’67 – and the introduction of the… more»
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Fully Documented: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Buying a classic car can take a leap of faith. Sometimes it is little more than a slight hop, while other times, it is like jumping off a cliff. It always helps when the vehicle in question comes with… more»
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27k Mile Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last “pony car” to join the movement that was started in the mid-1960s by the Ford Mustang. From 1970-74, the car shared its new E-body platform with the reinvented Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet… more»
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Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria
The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
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Great Miami Collection of 28 Chevrolet Corvairs!
Unlike Ford and Chrysler, Chevrolet’s entry into the compact market field in 1960 was unconventional. With its new Corvair, the engine was air-cooled rather than water-cooled and was mounted in the back. Imagine being a gas station attendant in… more»
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Cheap Drop-Top: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
Beginning in 1966, the Comet would lose some of its compact car heritage. It would become a mid-size automobile using the same chassis as the Ford Fairlane – which had a Falcon chassis stretched to accommodate a longer wheelbase…. more»
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Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»
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90% Restored: 1955 Packard Caribbean
The Packard Caribbean was one of the most luxurious, glamorous cars for sale in the 1950s. Loaded with goodies, a drop top, and not 2 but 3 paint colors, it was a car that stood out everywhere it went…. more»
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Drivable Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette L76
The 1963 model year was a landmark one for the Corvette. It marked the introduction of the all-new C2 version, and it was a year in which the Corvette set a new sales record. Buyers were tripping over themselves… more»
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Original 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 383 Convertible
The seller is this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible’s third owner. He purchased the vehicle in 1983 and used it sparingly before placing it into dry storage for thirty-two years. It has emerged from hiding, and he has returned… more»
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California Black Plates: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»
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Rumble Seat Rarity: 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet
If pre-war classics are right up your alley, then you’ll be happy to see this drop-top parked there: a 1936 Chevrolet Standard Cabriolet! Located just south of Minneapolis, Minnesota, this black beauty is advertised here on Craigslist for $42,000.
