Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, and this 1968 Corvette Convertible is no exception. Its presentation is impressive, and it appears to be a turnkey proposition for its new owner. Someone performed a few modifications and… more»
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Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
65k Original Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics lead a sheltered life, never venturing out of their garage unless the weather is sunny and dry. Such is the case with this 1991 Corvette Convertible. Faulting its presentation is virtually impossible, and with 65,000 miles on… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
40k-Mile Roadster: 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was an open-air, two-seat roadster built by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994. The second generation, which would comprise the seller’s nice example, was in production from 1970 to 1982 and these cars were assembled by the… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 280! 1967 Pontiac 428 2+2 Convertible
Pontiac’s GTO gets the tiger’s share of attention when it comes to ’60s performance, but shoppers with fat wallets in 1967 ignored the mid-sized GTO to go upmarket, delighting the dealer with a quest for full-sized style and flair…. more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Ford V8 Power: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Numbers Matching Drop-Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
The R/T (Road/Track) edition of several 1960s and 1970s Dodge products indicated you were in the company of a muscle car. The Charger R/T and Coronet R/T came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment, while the… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1-of-3: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Cabriolet
When most people walk into a showroom to purchase a new car, price is often a governing factor behind their choice. They have a budget in mind but may splash a few extra dollars on options to enhance the… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Drop-Top Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup truck built and sold by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011. It was larger than its contemporaries the Ford Ranger and the Chevy S-10. Between 1989 and 1991, a convertible version of the… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rust-Free 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Listing anything as the “first” usually causes trouble in the comments section, but a Dodge Dart brochure lists the Dart GT series as “America’s First Sports Compact”, and if you can’t believe a company’s marketing literature, I mean… Ok,… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner 40k Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
In 1972, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was still a popular way to go. Nearly 600,000 Impalas were built and sold (though not a record), so it was a good year for the nameplate. But only 6,500 or… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
5-Speed Convertible: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
The Chevrolet Cavalier is one of those cars that gets some level of shade thrown at it for being an economy model, but here’s a tough question: do econoboxes demand more of our respect considering how much abuse they… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tri-Power Drop-Top: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The 1966 model year would be the best ever for the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, nearly 97,000 copies were built in ’66 when the GTO was promoted to series status over being an option on the Tempest/LeMans. A… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Drivable Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
One reason you still see a lot of “Tri-Five” 1955-57 Chevrolets around is because nearly five million of them were produced. The Bel Air was the top trim level and nearly 42,000 of them built in 1956 were convertibles… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare 383/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Given the enormous lists of factory options offered by manufacturers, it is possible to make bold rarity claims about almost any classic. Sometimes, they are irrelevant because the combination doesn’t genuinely impact that car’s potential value. However, this 1970… more»
