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»
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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»
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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»
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Original Steel: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
It is common for many older classics to undergo a restoration involving rust repairs. However, this 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible appears to break that mold. The seller states that there are no patches to be found anywhere, just a… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was once a classy but seemingly mild-mannered Convertible. However, a “heart” transplant has transformed it into a fire-breathing beast with power to spare. It runs and drives well, needing a cosmetic restoration to recapture… more»
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70K Mile Convertible: 1965 Buick LeSabre
Now this is a Buick! Sure, we still have Buicks today, but most look like porcine wheeled objects on stilts. A proper sedan, hardtop, or convertible? Fuggetaboutit. This claimed 70 K-mile 1965 LeSabre convertible appears to be in excellent… more»
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1,223 Made: 1970 Mercury Marquis Convertible
Mercury as a brand often suffered from an identity crisis, moving up and down market as the corporation saw fit, but it perhaps never achieved such Lincoln-crowding heights as it did in 1969 and 1970, especially with the hidden-headlight… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible
UPDATE 06/05/2025: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the philosophy of the seller when the subject turns to this 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. After failing to find a new home for… more»
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Parts Car Candidate? 1972 Mercedes 450 SL
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Back in 1972, a Mercedes 450 SL was an exalted ride; if you had one, you were doing all right. Today’s deleterious find, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a figurative shadow of its… more»
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Rarer U-Code: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Ford Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964, and became an instant hit. In the next 2 ½ years, more than 1.2 million copies left the assembly line, one of the most successful… more»
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1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible Sportsgrain
Made for two model years but also two different generations, the Newport Sportsgrain is one unique car. They were meant to recall the legendary Chrysler Town & Country models, and they’re fairly rare to see today. This 1968 Chrysler… more»
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Parts Car Included! 1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible
You know, “Barn Find” has become a generic term in the old car world. It seems that everyone and his brother who has a car to flip calls it a “barn find”. That’s OK; you savvy readers know what’s… more»
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1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
This black over red 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible shows just under 59,000 miles on the odometer. Black has to be a rare color for this car or for any mid-70s Olds 88, I don’t know if I’ve… more»
BF Classified: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet
Jaguar released the XJ-S as its replacement for the venerable E-Type in 1975, although it is fair to say that the pair followed markedly different philosophies. It was no secret that the company viewed the E-Type as a hard-edged… more»
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21k Original Miles: 2004 Ford Thunderbird
The retro trend that emerged during the 1990s and early 2000s didn’t bypass Ford, with the company releasing a new Thunderbird with styling that harked back to the badge’s very beginnings. Initially selling in reasonable numbers, the tally dropped… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible
This 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible is a rare classic that spent most of its life in a favorable location. Therefore, it has avoided the rust problems that often plague these vehicles. It presents nicely, wearing most of its original… more»
