Convertible

Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»

1-of-37? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Making rarity claims can be a slippery slope in the classic world. This is especially true if they are based more on speculation than hard evidence. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible. It is claimed to be… more»

5-Speed New Edge Convertible: 2002 Ford Mustang GT

There are truly good cars out there that remain entirely affordable and easy to live with – if you know where to look. The “New Edge” Ford Mustangs are a great example of a model generation that remains very… more»

Parts or Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

One of the hottest cars of the 1960s (speed and sales-wise) was the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, it would lead the mid-size muscle car movement. Based on the Tempest/LeMans platform, it would find close to 100,000 buyers in… more»

Beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

The owner wants to “make room for new toys,” which is interesting because the photos make clear that this beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 convertible with 60,000 original miles in Loveland, Colorado on Facebook Marketplace is just one of… more»

Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Manual Transmission! Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G

Well, lightning has struck twice, again! Yesterday it was another Chevy-powered Triumph Stag and today, it’s the second 1961 Chrysler 300 G that I have encountered, replete with a manual transmission – how unusual! And, to add to the… more»

Immaculate 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce With 10k Original Miles!

Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic. This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce doesn’t merely present well, because it is a rock-solid survivor with a genuine 10,000 miles showing on… more»

Rare 1952 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

From 1940 to 1996, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile (excluding the Imperial when they were in production at the same time). This 1952 New Yorker convertible was restored more than 20 years ago and is one… more»

1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

Hiding in this garage is a rare classic in a “big picture” sense. Although Oldsmobile produced an impressive 115,001 examples of the 1972 Delta 88 Royale across all body types, only around 3,900 buyers selected the Convertible. This is… more»

Stag On Steroids! 1971 Triumph Stag

Christmas Day two years ago, I wrote a post about a 1971 Chevrolet-powered Triumph Stag. I thought wow, what a unicorn! Well, sometimes lightning strikes twice because today, for your reviewing enjoyment, I have another, similarly outfitted example, to… more»

Rare Woodie Convertible! 1969 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the Newport was Chrysler’s “entry-level” automobile, though nothing about a Chrysler would be considered basic. In 1969, they built just 2,169 Newport drop-tops of which as few as 250 could have come with the… more»

23K Mile 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

GM has always had a way for customers to use the option list to tailor a car to their interests.  This concept is readily apparent if you look at the history of the Camaro.  From beach cruiser Camaro convertibles… more»

302-Powered Kit: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a more successful 2-seat automobile than the 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette. But they had different target markets and the Ford handily outsold the Chevy. At first glance, you’d think this beauty is a real 1957… more»

One Cylinder of Fury: 1967 King Midget

It seems that in the ’60s, it was totally normal to order a car kit from the back of a magazine and put it together in your garage. Barn Find has profiled countless kit cars, replicas, and sports cars… more»

Former AAA Service Car: 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

With so many auto insurance policies now including some sort of roadside assistance these days, I’m not sure how many drivers even still use the American Automobile Association services, or AAA for short.  However, Triple A was once quite… more»

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