By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»
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Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
Mellow Yellow: 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Boy, you could call this big 1964 Buick Wildcat “Old Yeller”! The very ouvert finish, which appears to be Sunburst is even more pronounced by this Wildcat’s outsized 219″ stretch riding on a 123″ wheelbase – just the length… more»
U.S.-Built Drop-Top: 1985 Renault Alliance
American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
In 1972, Ford referred to its line of Mustang models as “Sports Compacts,” even though they were anything but compact compared to the earlier models and were the largest Mustangs, at least in length. They came in three body… more»
One Owner Project: 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Sitting in this garage is a classic that could be an excellent project candidate for the right person. It is a one-owner 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible that appears to be largely unmolested. It runs and drives, providing the… more»
Nicest One Left? 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The story goes that this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder was sold new in New York and maintained by a shop in Greenwich, Connecticut until 1995, when the current owner bought it and brought it to Florida where it is… more»
Cheap Top Down Fun: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible
I’m a big proponent of the 20-footer, the decent driver. If the starting cost is in the four-digit arena (not including spare change, of course), all the better. Since there’s a somewhat limited market for slightly-off-the-beaten path cruisers such… more»
V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»
John Wayne’s Ride! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
The 1975 edition of the Caprice would be the last year for full-size convertibles from Chevrolet. That only left Cadillac to field a drop-top in 1976 before the company discontinued them – for a while, at least. We’re told… more»
BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton
This 1930 Ford Model A doesn’t just present superbly because the owner believes it could be a fairly rare bird. It is a Canadian-built Phaeton, and he believes it might be the only one in existence. It has hibernated… more»
454 V8 Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was little changed going into 1971. And labor issues at GM kept production down to less than 14,700 copies that year. And just a third of them were convertibles (coupes were now dominating sales due to… more»
Ford V6 Power! 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Alleycat
Looking a little sad, this Evart, Michigan classic features an interesting motor swap, an EFI Ford V6 from the late 20th or early 21st century. This 1960 Sunbeam Alpine’s V6 puts it part-way between the original four-cylinder engine and… more»
Chevy-Powered: 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2
The most common criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is a lack of outright performance. The drivetrains for these vehicles were often sourced from humble production cars, meaning high horsepower figures weren’t often achieved. However, this 1956 Austin-Healey… more»