When shopping for a vintage car project, it’s always wise to consider one that’s still operational, even if you plan to perform a restoration. Being able to drive as you work is certainly a fun perk, and you’ll be… more»
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49k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
For most of the second half of the 20th century, the Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile. It was on par with other big, luxurious General Motors cars like the Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra. The seller has a 1968… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1988 Cadillac Allanté
Okay, pop quiz. What do New Coke, the Kodak Disc 4000 Camera, the Sinclair C5, and the Cadillac Allanté have in common? Actually, there are no prizes for guessing the correct answer. All were products from the 1980s that… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1961 Rambler American Convertible
I guess I have ramblin’ on my mind, as two weeks ago I covered this extremely sharp, restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, courtesy of Ted, I have a 1961 Rambler American convertible for your review. This one’s a… more»
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Rare German T-5 Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustangs were hot properties in those early days of 1964 to 1966. Nearly 1.3 million of them rolled off the assembly lines back then. A small number were destined to be exported to Germany as T-5s because Ford… more»
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Limited Production Drop-Top: 2005 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird began as a two-seat personal luxury convertible in 1955. And it finished its run in the same position 50 years later. But for most of the time in between, the T-Bird had room for at least… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
Offered for around 2.5 decades here in the U.S. and Canada, GM’s Chevrolet Cavalier was available in a wide variety of body styles and trim levels, with hardtops and without, and with both four doors and two doors. Other… more»
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Rare Sportsgrain Siding: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The 1968 Chrysler Newport offered some beautiful styling as a 2-door hardtop or a convertible, even in its base form. However, buyers who chose to add the Sportsgrain siding were treated to an even more prestigious look outside, without… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet
Today we pay another visit to Vittorio Jano, a standout in the Italian engineering milieu for decades beginning in the 1930s: he designed the Aurelia for Lancia – one of the company’s most successful models. Constructed in six series… more»
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Mix And Match Body: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment. However, somebody has taken the… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac resurrected the Eldorado nameplate in 1967 and applied it to a new front-wheel-drive luxury car (GM’s second design of that type, the other being the 1966 Olds Toronado). The 1976 edition would be the last Eldorado to be… more»
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Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»
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Convertible Project Potential: 1955 Ford Sunliner
The Ford Sunliner was one of the crown jewels of Ford’s mid-fifties lineup, offering open-air motoring in a car that was as stylish as it was spacious. This 1955 example, found for sale here on craigslist in Virginia, is… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka Olds 98) was the flagship of the GM division’s line-up for 45 model years (1952 to 1996). The sixth generation arrived in 1959 and was lower, wider, and longer than its predecessors. The seller’s ’59… more»
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Exceptional Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Tribute
The problem with buying a Shelby Mustang is that even rough examples can be expensive. However, when you are talking about a 1969 GT350 Convertible presenting as nicely as our feature car, values easily climb into six-figure territory. That… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette performed a ground-up refurbishment that has left this classic looking as pretty as a picture. I don’t classify it as a restoration due to changes that were made during the build…. more»
