What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»
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Stored Drop Top: 1947 Pontiac 8 Convertible
Here’s a true postwar survivor with plenty of charm and originality. This 1947 Pontiac 8 Convertible was recently pulled from a decade-long garage hibernation after the original owner passed away. It’s not currently running, but the seller is working… more»
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Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE
It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»
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Obsessive Compulsive Documentation: 1963 Corvette Convertible
Corvette owners are branded with a plethora of stereotypes. While the one about owners embracing the standard uniform of jean shorts and white New Balance sneakers is approaching legendary status, other stereotypes are more serious. Perhaps the most prevalent… more»
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Supercharged Sidewalk Edition! 2008 Mini Cooper S
Here’s one we don’t cover often, a Mini Cooper S, specifically a 2008 “Sidewalk” edition. Having experienced only 65K miles, this clean supercharged drop top is claimed by the seller to be “the most desirable year”. Hmmm, I wonder… more»
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Shoebox Dreams: 1950 Ford Custom Convertible Project
It’s been tucked away, worn by time and weather, but this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible still has that unmistakable Shoebox charm. Found in a barn, pulled out, and now sitting outside awaiting its next chapter, this drop-top Ford is… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
OK, so Cadillac lied. The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado wasn’t the last American convertible; it wasn’t even the last Cadillac to be offered as a convertible. Honestly, though, in the climate of 1976, how was Cadillac to know that America’s… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
There’s something to be said about honesty in advertising. The seller begins their eBay ad by saying that they “pulled this car out of the garage yesterday and put it on eBay today. If you figure it needs everything…you… more»
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Emberglo Metallic Miracle: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
I have a secret to tell you. I have a neighbor who has a 1965 Ford Thunderbird Coupe almost exactly like the 1965 Thunderbird Convertible seen here on ebay. I’ve been going by his place, hoping to see the… more»
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44K Mile Northstar: 1993 Cadillac Allante
Plenty has been said on these pages (mostly by me) about the Cadillac Allante failing to become a true collector’s item. However, at the risk of appearing to be a hypocrite, there’s no denying that really nice examples are… more»
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Weathered Drop-Top: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevy Impala Super Sport was one of the most popular cars of the 1960s – at least in the first half of the decade. But mid-way into that 10-year span the mid-size Chevelle came along, and the Chevelle… more»
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V12 Droptop: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12
There’s a philosophy of sorts in the car world that suggests no matter how ungainly or unusual a certains styling trend was back in the day, cars from a certain era should keep those details intact. I look at… more»
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Touring Project: 1927 Ford Model T
We have all seen pictures of enormous private collections of collectible vehicles jammed into huge warehouses. While most of us weren’t born with that kind of wealth and our plans of winning the lottery two weeks in a row… more»
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E21 “Topcabriolet”: 1978 BMW Baur
Coming to us from Hickory, North Carolina is this rare Baur E21 “topcabriolet”, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $14,500. Thanks to Vibhic for the tip! Karosserie Baur was founded in the early 1900s, building specialty bodies for a… more»
