Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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30th Anniversary Project: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always a little startling to see a car that was considered quite desirable back when new in sorry shape today. The Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary edition combined a generous standard equipment list with a few subtle touches paying… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster
UPDATE – This one sold quickly! It’s headed off to Reader Shane L’s home. Congrats to Shane and David! There are few feelings as enjoyable as slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day for… more»
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Pair of 1976-75 Cadillac Eldorado Convertibles
The curtain was closing (at least temporarily) for most convertibles in the mid-1970s. Except for Cadillac, the last of General Motors’ drop-tops (except Corvette) were built in 1975. The Caddy Eldorado got a reprieve for another year, and sales… more»
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Celebration Edition: 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible
By the time 1996 rolled around, the writing was on the wall for the classic Jaguar XJS. Despite being occasionally maligned for quality control issues (more of an issue with earlier cars than later models), the XJS was a… more»
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318 Transplant: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
I always think of the old TV show Mannix when I see a Dodge Dart GT Convertible, although that was a 1968 model, the first full year for the GT. This 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible can be found… more»
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Stored Since ’94: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible
This 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible has spent over three decades squirreled away in a storage container, only recently emerging into the light of day. It isn’t perfect and requires a total restoration to present at its best. However,… more»
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Needs FInishing: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet added a mid-size car in 1964, the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the Corvair/Chevy II compacts and the full-size Chevies. It competed against the Ford Fairlane, which had ventured into that space two years earlier. The 1965 Chevelles… more»
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Goodbye Tailfins! 1961 Plymouth Fury
Even though the full-size 1961 Plymouths looked nothing like the 1960 editions, they rode on the same unibody platform with nothing more than new sheet metal. The 1960 models didn’t sell well, and the 1961s even less with their… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible doesn’t just look good. It retains its original 454ci V8 and four-speed manual transmission, delivering neck-snapping performance. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic. I must say… more»
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6-Speed Convertible: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
Just in time for summer is what appears to be an outstanding value for a drop-top Corvette with the elusive 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1996 Corvette represented the last year of the C4 platform, and to mark it, Chevrolet… more»
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Driver Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible
You can’t see under the skin of this wild 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible, but it represents a couple “lasts” for General Motors’ oldest brand: It’s the last Buick with a torque-tube driveline and the last Buick with accelerator-pedal starting…. more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop Project: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
One of the more interesting cars to come out of the 1950s was the Ford retractable hardtop. For 1957-58, it was based on the Fairlane 500, and for 1959 on the new Galaxie 500 nameplate. Using a myriad of… more»
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No Reserve: One-Owner 1973 Jensen-Healey
This 1973 Jensen-Healey ticks many of the boxes that potential buyers consider essential when seeking a classic British sports car. It is a one-owner vehicle that has spent its life in favorable climates. That has allowed it to avoid… more»
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Unfinished Drop-Top: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 XL in 1962 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The XL designation stood for “Extra Lively,” so the car was a combination of sporty looks and tasteful luxury. Like the Chevy SS,… more»
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No Reserve! 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Let’s face it, it’s easy to get sucked into the gloom and doom of the collector car market and prognosticate that nobody wants anything from the pre-muscle-car era anymore. Sometimes, however, you take one look at a car for… more»
