It’s a simple idea: take a light sports car and swap its original engine for a big American V8. And while it might not be the textbook example, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger illustrates the point beautifully. This diamond in… more»
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Pontiac Collection For Sale: Mr. GTO’s Cars
Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»
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Ready For Summer Cruising: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The Ford Mustang stole the hearts of a good number of people from its April 17, 1964, introduction until the end of its first generation after the 1966 model year. It was then time for a slightly larger Mustang… more»
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No Reserve: Big Block Mopar Convertible!
Mopar. Big block. Convertible. Three nice words, don’t you think? Thanks to John D. for submitting this cool find! This very desirable convertible is listed for sale here on eBay, where right now the bidding has barely started, so… more»
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Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
An honest shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8
The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»
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39k Original Miles and No Reserve! 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
When Oldsmobile released its Eighth Generation Ninety-Eight for the 1965 model year, it represented a clean slate design. Virtually nothing carried over from the previous model, and the buying public rewarded the company with sales of 92,406 cars. However,… more»
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OHC Equipped! 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
This one is interesting! It’s a first-year Pontiac Firebird convertible and it’s clearly rough around the edges – it will need a ton of work. And it’s not a highly desirable H.O. or a Sprint model but it still… more»
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Low-Mile Micro: 1991 Geo Metro Convertible
The appeal of the original Geo Metro convertible to small car collectors is one of the more interesting phenomena of the early 90s hobby car era. The Metro is the definition of a car that has a cult-like following… more»
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Same Family for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has been in the same family for over 30 years and is a pretty white-on-red car with a matching white top. The seller reports that it belonged to his dad and it was then… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1968, Chevrolet found itself with a hit on its hands in the form of the newly-released C3 Corvette. Pent-up demand for the new model saw 28,566 buyers eagerly handing over their hard-earned cash to park a ‘Vette in… more»
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Just 18,000 Miles! 1965 Buick LaSabre Convertible
You have to wonder how a 57-year-old automobile manages to go through three owners and yet accumulates only 18,000 miles? That’s the claim for this 1965 Buick LaSabre convertible whose mileage is said to be verifiable. We’re told that… more»
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L68 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 or third-generation Corvettes were born in 1968, so changes for 1969 would be minimal. Five engine choices were offered, either 350 or 427 cubic inch V8s (apparently the 396 was reserved for other products). The seller’s car… more»
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Last Rear Wheel Driver: 1966 Cadillac Eldorado
Before there was the fabulous, front-wheel-drive Cadillac Eldorado, there was the Cadillac Eldorado. It’s a storied model name that dates to 1952 though many will associate it with the revolutionary front-wheel drive version that debuted in the 1967 model… more»
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Noteworthy Nova: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 400
We cover 1962 vintage Chevrolets with regularity but they’re almost always full-size cars, Corvettes, and occasionally, Corvairs. As for the newly introduced Chevy II, not so much so. As a matter of fact, I had to go back three… more»
