Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially if the car of your dreams is desirable. That makes this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth more than a passing glance. It has sat for years but is complete, and… more»
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Well Optioned Cabriolet: 1962 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Sometimes, bidding on a vehicle tells a story that’s not immediate evident when you look at the gallery pictures. While a Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a desirable car, I was still a bit surprised to see bidding already over… more»
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Older Restoration: 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible
There is nothing like hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. While many enthusiasts focus on performance models, there is nothing wrong with undertaking such journeys aboard luxurious classics like this 1964… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
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K-Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country
Here’s what should end up a cheap and cheerful bargain in the “recently collectible” category, a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country convertible. It’s got a no-reserve auction starting price set at $2500, and so far, no bidder has… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
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No Reserve 1919 Paige Larchmont Sport Touring
In the lustrous new age of the automobile, small makers flourished – at least momentarily. Who remembers Pope, Reeves, Metz, Duryea, Locomobile, Marmon, Peerless, St Louis, Adams, Buffum, Grout… ? Most amounted to a flash in the pan, some… more»
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Forced Sale: 1967 Amphicar 770
Some individuals have dedicated decades and, in some cases, millions of dollars, to the development of flying cars. They are brimming with sky-high optimism (excuse the pun), but their labors have so far failed to deliver. That makes me… more»
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Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
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How the Mighty Have Fallen: 1938 Cadillac Convertible Sedan
In the not-so-distant past, a prewar Cadillac convertible sedan was considered a desirable classic with a price tag to match. Average collectors looked at them like poor kids peering in a candy shop window. Although they are still one… more»
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17,500 Miles From New! 1995 Porsche 911 Cabrio
There was a time when Porsche 911s in convertible forms were not the most desirable cars. In fact, if it was a soft top or a targa top, you could count on buying it at a substantial discount, regardless… more»
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Well Maintained: 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
As much as the vintage car market has seen its share of ridiculous price increases, some models remain surprisingly affordable. It’s hard to say whether it’s because of lack of desirability or due to some other market forces that… more»
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Recaro Equipped Capri: 1984 ASC McLaren
Remember when I said the ASC McLaren Fox bodies seemingly all come out of the woodwork at once? I wasn’t kidding! Here’s another one, this time the earlier Mercury Capri-based model. This one is a bit of a project… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1976 Panther J72
The Panther J72 is a rare classic, with only 368 cars leaving the factory during a ten-year production run. It was the first offering from the company based in Surrey, England, setting its theme of providing handbuilt vehicles to… more»
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’57 Chevy Bel Air Kit: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
The Belaro is an aftermarket fiberglass kit that you can install on any fourth generation Camaro (1993 to 2002). With 50 hours of work, you could modify said Camaro to look like a 1957 Chevrolet, though you can immediately… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 MG MGB
There are typically two major ways that a classic can attract attention. The first is to be extraordinarily desirable, while the second is to be affordable. British sports cars like this 1976 MG MGB enjoy a strong following in… more»
