I have a secret to tell you. I have a neighbor who has a 1965 Ford Thunderbird Coupe almost exactly like the 1965 Thunderbird Convertible seen here on ebay. I’ve been going by his place, hoping to see the… more»
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44K Mile Northstar: 1993 Cadillac Allante
Plenty has been said on these pages (mostly by me) about the Cadillac Allante failing to become a true collector’s item. However, at the risk of appearing to be a hypocrite, there’s no denying that really nice examples are… more»
V12 Droptop: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12
There’s a philosophy of sorts in the car world that suggests no matter how ungainly or unusual a certains styling trend was back in the day, cars from a certain era should keep those details intact. I look at… more»
E21 “Topcabriolet”: 1978 BMW Baur
Coming to us from Hickory, North Carolina is this rare Baur E21 “topcabriolet”, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $14,500. Thanks to Vibhic for the tip! Karosserie Baur was founded in the early 1900s, building specialty bodies for a… more»
Iowa Survivor: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
Arriving at the end of the 1980s, the first-generation Geo Metro replaced the Chevy Sprint, which was available in a very cool (if you’re into tiny, low-powered cars as I am) turbo version, which was missing from the Geo’s… more»
Rare Spyder: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT remains stuck in sports car Limbo, a place where vehicles with great resumes seem to languish, neither cast off as undesirable by enthusiasts but also never quite desirable enough to become valuable. On paper, the 3000GT… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
As we approach the longest day of the year, when the nights are warm and the days call for a convertible, what will you be driving? If you’re in the market for a collector car that is solidly built… more»
Stalled 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished project build showing plenty of promise. This 1965 Corvette Convertible features fresh paint and a rebuilt engine. With the more difficult and expensive work complete, the buyer faces the prospect of adding… more»
No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
1 of 200 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer
Say what you will about American Motors, they were never afraid to push the envelope with new product development. 1960s and 1970s examples include the AMX, Gremlin, and Pacer. A 1980s breakthrough vehicle was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive passenger… more»
Driver-Quality 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
After several years of disappointing sales figures, Buick was on the rebound in 1962, a rebound that would carry them all the way through the ’60s in solid shape. Although the redesigned ’62s are sometimes overshadowed by the fact… more»
Take Your Pick: Two 1969 Ford Galaxie Drop-Tops
In the 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet competed head-to-head on almost every level. Ford’s Galaxie 500 was the equivalent of Chevy’s full-size Impala. And the Galaxie 500XL was akin to the Impala Super Sport. Galaxie 500 convertibles from 1969 aren’t… more»
389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Classic British sports cars traditionally offer an engaging wind-in-the-hair motoring experience, although, with many blessed with modest engine power, life tends to proceed at a sedate pace. However, when you take an American muscle car, lop off the roof,… more»
Rust-Free 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
“Lit-tle red Cavalier…” Ok, that doesn’t roll off the tongue like Little Red Corvette (Prince song), but if you have champagne taste on a cider budget, check out this 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible; it looks like a top-ten… more»
















