Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Just Out Of The Barn: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
If I were selling a 1967 Cadillac DeVille convertible, as is here on eBay in Woodbridge, Virginia, I probably wouldn’t photograph it on a trailer. It offers glaring visual proof that this is a non-runner who hasn’t gotten much… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible
No doubt about it, I’ll admit that I like full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive convertibles. Yes, I’ve owned a couple, but I think it’s the fact that such an architecture has become unobtanium in a new form, and that’s been… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II
Some enthusiasts won’t entertain a project build, finding the prospect of rust repairs daunting. However, that isn’t a consideration with this 1963 Austin-Healy 3000 Mk II. The seller states it is rust-free, and their images appear to support that… more»
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Covered Headlights: 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster
In the world of roadsters, few cars have remained so significant for so long as the Jaguar XKE. It helps that this is easily one of the most beautifully-designed cars ever made, and to this day, few models have… more»
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Groovy Custom: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE – This groovy ’70s Custom Corvette has been relisted. It appears to be in a different location, Port Isabel, Texas, and is now being offered here on eBay with a BIN of $27,000. Be sure to take another… more»
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429 V8 4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Drop-Top
The Fairlane was part of the Ford ensemble from 1955 to 1970. From 1962 forward, it was a mid-size car and gained stacked headlights in 1966 to match the bigger Ford. The seller’s ’66 Fairlane is a GTA, meaning… more»
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Desert Find: 1962 Rambler American Rag-top
In the late 1950s, U.S. automakers began to notice that buyers didn’t always want land yachts as their primary mode of transportation. Hence, the Volkswagen Beetle’s growing popularity took shape. American Motors dusted off the Nash Rambler from the… more»
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Rare D-Code! 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible
Project candidates don’t come much better than this 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible. It has spent decades in storage, only emerging as the seller prepares it to find a new home. It features its original 289ci V8 under the hood,… more»
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Solid Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1965 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth joined the compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It was an awkward-looking car during its first generation (1960-62), but it became more mainstream in 1963 (resulting in higher sales). The seller has a 1965 Valiant convertible,… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Museum Convertible: 1964 Studebaker Super Lark
In 1963, Studebaker introduced the Super Lark, a Daytona with a 289 cubic inch V8 and a 4-barrel carburetor in R1 and R2 trim. The former meant no supercharger, while the latter had a McCulloch blower. The new Avanti… more»
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V8-Powered Cruiser: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Early Pontiac compacts have gained steady appreciation among collectors, and this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible represents a particularly appealing survivor. Currently listed on eBay by a private seller, the car is described as a largely original example with 88,000… more»
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40-Year Storage: 1959 Triumph TR3
This 1959 Triumph TR3 proves that there are still wonderful classics hidden in barns and sheds, waiting for liberation and a chance to return to our roads. It spent forty years in storage, recently emerging into the light of… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1966 Oldsmobile Dela 88 Convertible
If you fancy a Florida vacation where you could drive home in a new classic, this 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible is worth a close look. It is a relatively rare vehicle that presents well and features a 425ci… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
