Here’s a 1968 Pontiac LeMans convertible that presents a few good possibilities, one of which is that it’s only a single component away from becoming a fun driver. On the other hand, it could also benefit from a thorough… more»
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30 Years Same Owner: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Ford shifted the Fairlane nameplate to a new mid-size car in 1962, filling a void between the full-size Galaxie and compact Falcon. The car received its first redesign in 1966 and gained stacked headlights like the senior Fords. This… more»
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1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible
For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»
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Identity Crisis: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ragtop
The popularity of the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass continued to grow in 1969, its sixth year. The car had been redesigned the year before, so the ’69 editions only had mild styling changes. The seller’s convertible was built in 1969,… more»
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Updated Engine: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
History can treat some vehicles harshly, and the Chevrolet Corvair demonstrates this. It marked a radical design departure for the company as it sought to gain a slice of the compact market. However, the criticism it received for its… more»
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Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to field a “pony car,” and it arrived in 1970 in the form of the Challenger. It was initially successful with sales of nearly 77,000 copies in the first year. But only… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find
If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»
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Convertible Cruiser Potential: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
This 1966 Dodge Dart GT Convertible has been off the road since 1986, but the seller has already put in the work to get it running, driving, and stopping again after decades of sitting. Powered by Chrysler’s 225ci Slant-6… more»
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Factory Hardtop: 1972 Triumph TR6
For me, the Triumph TR6 is an unusual vehicle. Most classics sneak quietly into our consciousness, seeming to have been there for an eternity. However, I can clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teen, and I admit… more»
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70k-Mile 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
My dad decided to put in an above-ground pool in the early ’90s, so for what seemed like a couple weeks, we got to know some pool installers. Occasionally, a guy would just show up to do a short… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although we are heading into the last month of summer, there are still plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to make the most of the warm weather from behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. That makes this 1974 Corvette… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Convertible
There was probably no one more excited than I when the Dodge Challenger made its return in 2008, and witnessing the car continue to evolve beyond what was already a fine comeback gave me hope that the auto industry… more»
