“Well there’s something I hadn’t thought of.” This went through my head when I saw the ad for this 1966 Rambler American 440, another good catch by tipster TJ. It’s available here on eBay for a starting bid of… more»
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Buried Alive? 1931 Chevrolet Cabriolet
In 1931, Chevrolet built 12 different body styles comprising 624,000 automobiles. 8th down the list in terms of volume was the Independence Cabriolet (aka convertible). These snappy cars, which came with rumble seats, saw an output of about 23,000… more»
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Why So Cheap? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
Why are Corvairs so darned cheap? I always wonder that when I see a car like this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza, available here on eBay with a starting bid of $3600 and an entire week to go in the… more»
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Indy Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, there have been manufacturer-supplied cars to pace the field. One of the most popular automobiles to have this honor was the Chevy Camaro, which did it four times between 1967 and 1993…. more»
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What’s Under The Tarp? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is just another find. With a production total of about 22K copies, they’re not rare and surface often. The most notable facet may be that the coupe version follows directly behind the famous split-window… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
After more than half a century, it is common for many classic cars to undergo some form of restoration work. However, this 1970 Corvette Convertible has avoided that fate. The seller claims it is as original as the day… more»
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Its Royal Highness: 1951 Cadillac Convertible
Well, that didn’t take long. Any opportunity to capitalize on a significant event never gets missed, it seems. In this case, the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II has surfaced this 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two convertible that once paraded… more»
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Rare 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Low Light Convertible
Sometimes many hands make the best cars: the Karmann Ghia was based on the Volkswagen Beetle platform, its body was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia, and it was constructed by German coachbuilder, Karmann. From 1955 to about 1960 the cars… more»
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390-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible
After weekend cruising duties for 20 years, this 1963 Ford Galaxie in Ocoee Florida needs nothing beyond a new name on the title to continue the easy life. The fully gone-through Sunshine State rag top promises to absorb car… more»
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Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1949 Dodge Wayfarer
This 1949 Dodge Wayfarer had me at first glance! It’s a great-looking car that’s in excellent condition. Many domestic models from the post-war years tried to shake off their pre-war designs but the new styles still ended up being… more»
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428 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville
For most of the back half of the 20th Century, if you wanted Pontiac’s biggest and most luxurious car, you bought yourself a Bonneville. From 1957 through 2005, it set the standard for other full-size, well-appointed automobiles to follow…. more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Detroit had traditionally been the home of the world’s worst-kept secrets. Every vehicle manufacturer had some idea about the future direction its competitors would pursue, and most tended to follow a similar path. However, Ford managed to steal a… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
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Only 1,739 Miles? 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Sometimes the future doesn’t turn out to be as scary as we think it will be. Convertibles had become an endangered species by 1976, and everyone thought the end was near. Cadillac announced that the 1976 Eldorado convertible was… more»
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Rare Convertible! 1957 Lincoln Premier
Any way that you cut it, a Lincoln Premier makes a big visual statement. At first blush, it reminds me of a Virgil Exner (Chrysler head designer) creation but it’s not, it’s just late ’50s styling exuberance. This 1957… more»
