Buick’s cars were all-new for 1959 and had new model names to boot. The LeSabre became the division’s entry-level automobile, followed by the Invicta and Electra. It was by no means stark and would keep its position in the… more»
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Part Car, Part Boat: 1964 Amphicar
The Amphicar 770 was an interesting novelty vehicle from the 1960s. Built in West Germany, it was part car and part boat, so it functioned on both land and water. A quirky vehicle, owners were quoted as saying things… more»
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1 of 97: 1948 Playboy A48 Convertible
The 1948 Playboy A48 retractable hardtop convertible was the only car produced by the short-lived Playboy Automobile Co. It was conceived by a Packard dealer who felt the cars would sell well after World War II. Only 97 copies… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1972 Corvette Convertible is living proof that you can have your cake and eat it, too. The owner has performed numerous upgrades that would place its performance head-and-shoulder above what most buyers received in 1972. However, all of… more»
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Lotus Powered: 1973 Jensen Healey Mk I
The Jensen Healey was, at least in theory, equal to if not better in some areas as similar British cars of its era but it never quite took off as it should have. They’re somewhat rare to see today… more»
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Stalled Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Drop-Top
Chevrolet execs didn’t see the Ford Mustang as a serious threat when it first hit the market, but they soon realized they had erred when sales of the new “pony car” went through the roof. So, a crash program… more»
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One Of 700! 1982 Fiat Turbo Spider
Sometimes, what’s old is new, and that’s the case with the Fiat 124 Spider. It’s sold today, or at least as recently as 2020, but with Mazda Miata underpinnings. Years back, and in 1982, such as with today’s subject… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
Sometimes there’s nothing quite like having a relative that owns a new car dealership. That is the story behind this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible. The original owner’s brother ordered the car on her behalf through his dealership… more»
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Big Luxury: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Wallflowers need not go any further here, at least as far as bidding on this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado convertible in a nice, bright mandarin orange color. If you don’t like to call attention to yourself, or just want to… more»
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Rust Free! 1972 Volkswagen Thing
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a VW Thing without rust! This 1972 model has been in the same family for over 19 years and has obviously been well taken care of during that time. It’s listed for sale… more»
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Drive It Now! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The current seller of this traditional British sports car bought it from a marque mechanic with the intent of driving it regularly, but now is selling it to build a shop. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
From its introduction in 1958, the Impala would grow in popularity year after year. It would quickly dominate full-size Chevy production and more than 832,000 of them were built in 1963 alone. This convertible from that model year will… more»
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First Year Sport Fury! 1959 Plymouth Convertible
And now for a bit of Virgil Exner’s best, a 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. I say that with some sincerity as this Fury, a convertible no less, and in spite of its F/A-18 tailfins is, to my eyes,… more»
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20th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
Ford decided to celebrate the 20th year of its popular Mustang in 1984 by producing a limited-run tribute car. The name harkened back to the days of the Shelby GT350, but these cars were mostly stock mechanically and were… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2
Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1982 Chrysler LeBaron
Just as we’re getting our first snow in some parts of the upper Midwest, we bring you this 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible to rub salt into your wounds. Not road salt, just regular salt. This beautiful example can be… more»
