A few individuals harbor a rather cynical belief that Lotus stands for “Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.” However, the company has indeed produced some dependable and competent vehicles, including this 1991 Elan SE. This car is a solid survivor… more»
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Turbo Convertible: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE
Occasionally, we see cars for sale that seem to check all the right boxes: properly maintained, attentive owners, fair price, and rare enough that it will be hard to find another one anytime soon. Despite all these shining credentials,… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many enthusiasts believe that the 1963 model year was when the Chevrolet Corvette came of age. The company introduced the C2, featuring a dramatic new body and significant mechanical changes that transformed the car’s road manners and handling. This… more»
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Three Deuce Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
I’ve seen plenty of ground scrapers before, but this outsized 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz looks like a minor asphalt ripple would challenge it. Regardless, there are a lot of other facets to this car to consider, so we can… more»
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Missed Opportunity: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible
The question of whether or not Chevrolet ever produced a convertible Monte Carlo in 1970 is a bit of a conundrum, which I’m almost certain can be positively answered no, that is, if it’s followed by clarifying at least… more»
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Four-Eyed Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Voting preferences, religion, pineapple on pizza – the list of things we argue about as a culture is near endless (and growing by the day.) The four-eyed Mustang is an example of how in automotive enthusiast culture, we can… more»
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One Owner 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Convertible
If a car with a known history is on your Shopping List, this 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Convertible deserves a close look. It is a one-owner classic that underwent a frame-off restoration in the 1990s. It still presents exceptionally… more»
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Rare Shed Find: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
The Sprint edition of the Ford Falcon arrived in mid-1963, and some car people consider it to be the dry run for the Mustang, which would arrive the following year. Sprints were only offered with V8 engines and came… more»
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Caddy On The Cheap! 1990 Allante Convertible
My, how things have changed in the automotive world, at GM in particular. Back in the eighties, their top division, Cadillac, took a swing at the luxury two-seater market (Mercedes SL?) with the Allante, such as this 1990 example,… more»
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Rangoon Red Beauty: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
There were so many stylish American cars available in that landmark model year of 1963 that buyers were spoiled for choice. If you found yourself entrenched in the Ford camp, you had the Thunderbird, the midyear Falcon Sprint, and… more»
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Out of Storage: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
For sale on eBay in Newington, Connecticut (my home state!) is this fairly nice 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, blue on blue. The asking price is $5,800. In general, this car (with 112,196 miles on the odometer) looks well-used but… more»
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Go Speed Racer! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Mach 5 Tribute
The animated Speed Racer manga series debuted in the sixties, but it wasn’t until the seventies that I first remember it airing in my local TV market. I was young and impressionable, and as this was my introduction to… more»
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Drop Top Z24: 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible
Do certain vehicles just bring you back to another time? I’ve talked about the concept of a convertible that isn’t necessarily valuable or rare but it inherently useful in its purpose; the likes of the Pontiac Sunfire, six-cylinder Ford… more»
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Mechanical Upgrades! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
After a record sales year in 1965, Chevrolet had a hard act to follow in 1966 with its full-size cars. Depending on models, Chevy sold 20% fewer Biscaynes, Bel Airs, and Impalas in 1966, but the numbers were still… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a stunning classic that has led a sheltered life. It presents superbly and features the range-topping V8 under the hood. The current owner has been its custodian for six years, and has kept the… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
It may seem odd, but now could be the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible. Sure, the weather is cold as winter sets in, but that is when prices are typically at their lowest. This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado… more»
