An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible
From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»
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Cheap Early MG: 1963 MGB Roadster
If you’re interested in an early MGB, you better hurry- this one may not last long. Here on craigslist is a 1963 MGB roadster for sale with an asking price of just $6,000. The car is located in Houston,… more»
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Re-bodied 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Ready to Finish
What kind of irregularities can you put up with in an old car? No matter how long your list, this 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz might test your resolve. We’ll get into that below, but first notice that the car… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Automotive designers and marketers worked overtime in the 1950s and 1960s, coming up with new and interesting products. One of the most “far-out” may have been the retractable hardtop, a Ford innovation of 1957-59. With the press of a… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Although it may not be 100% original, the fresh paint and drivetrain combination means this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible perfectly combines stunning good looks and performance. Its condition is hard to fault, and the subdued bidding could make it… more»
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Let’s Go Racing! 1959 Devin D Porsche
The Devin was born of a fortunate confluence of passion and science. Race car driver Bill Devin spent the late 1940s and early 1950s racing and hot-rodding cars, most notably, a Crosley Hotshot. During the same time frame, advancements… more»
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Comfortable Cruiser: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If a C2 Corvette has been on your classic radar and you’re not worried about spotless originality, this 1962 Convertible deserves a closer look. It presents well for its age, and the few reversible upgrades should allow a relaxed… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
By modern standards, the 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible is a big and heavy classic. However, buyers in that year could walk into their Chevrolet showroom and order their new toy with an engine providing performance potential to match… more»
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Bonneville Style! 1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
America closed out the 1950s riding high. Industry and business thrived, and the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System opened the nation to leisure travel like never before, putting the dark days of World War II in the rear view mirror…. more»
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Restored Microcar! 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Crosley may have been the right car manufacturer at the wrong time. They started producing micro-cars after World War II, at a time when you could sell almost anything on four wheels. While lots of different models would materialize,… more»
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Mopar Roadster: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer
A few years after World War II, Dodge built an interesting 2-door called the Wayfarer from 1949 to 1952. That included a 3-passenger Sportabout which had no back seat, just a wide bench seat in the front for passengers…. more»
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428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
When a classic is as desirable and potentially valuable as this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, the seller should provide as much information as possible to entice buyers to look closer. That hasn’t been the case with this listing,… more»
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Desirable Mutt: 1962 Triumph TR3B
Triumph had developed a successor to the very popular Triumph TR3, called the TR4, by 1961. With a completely new body style by Giovanni Michelotti and a larger 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor, the new car was expected to sell well…. more»
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Stunning Drop-Top: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
Winter may be on our doorstep, but that doesn’t mean enthusiasts should ignore drop-top classics when choosing something to park in their garage. They may not gain immediate motoring enjoyment, but squirreling one away until the sun shows its… more»
