Project candidates don’t come much better than this 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible. It has spent decades in storage, only emerging as the seller prepares it to find a new home. It features its original 289ci V8 under the hood,… more»
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Solid Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1965 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth joined the compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It was an awkward-looking car during its first generation (1960-62), but it became more mainstream in 1963 (resulting in higher sales). The seller has a 1965 Valiant convertible,… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Museum Convertible: 1964 Studebaker Super Lark
In 1963, Studebaker introduced the Super Lark, a Daytona with a 289 cubic inch V8 and a 4-barrel carburetor in R1 and R2 trim. The former meant no supercharger, while the latter had a McCulloch blower. The new Avanti… more»
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V8-Powered Cruiser: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Early Pontiac compacts have gained steady appreciation among collectors, and this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible represents a particularly appealing survivor. Currently listed on eBay by a private seller, the car is described as a largely original example with 88,000… more»
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40-Year Storage: 1959 Triumph TR3
This 1959 Triumph TR3 proves that there are still wonderful classics hidden in barns and sheds, waiting for liberation and a chance to return to our roads. It spent forty years in storage, recently emerging into the light of… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1966 Oldsmobile Dela 88 Convertible
If you fancy a Florida vacation where you could drive home in a new classic, this 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible is worth a close look. It is a relatively rare vehicle that presents well and features a 425ci… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
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1 of 12: 1991 Ford Kelly Python
The Kelly Python is a rare Fox-platform sports car with an interesting story, though it’s ultimately a sad tale, as one man’s dreams never saw fulfillment beyond the production of just 12 units. The Python was the brainchild of… more»
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LS3 Equipped 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod
My initial emotion after checking out this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is a feeling of sympathy, first for the driver, as I hope they got OK and weren’t severely injured in this crash. Second, my condolences also go out to… more»
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One Owner Roller: 1966 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top
The Pontiac GTO would hit its stride in 1966 in its third year on the roster. Just shy of 97,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, a figure that would never be bested. Nearly one in eight were convertibles… more»
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Loaded With Options: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968, including the Oldsmobile Cutlass family. That included the base F-85, the mid-range “S”, and the Supreme. The seller’s 1969 example is from the “S” series and is one of 13,498 convertibles… more»
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428 Powered Ragtop! Rare 1968 Mercury Monterey
Way back, my father owned a 1968 Mercury Monterey, but it was hardly this car; it was a boring, plain vanilla four-door sedan – you know, something a sensible business person would have driven. This example, however, is a… more»
BF Classified: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is a two-owner survivor that presents superbly. It carries the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated respectfully throughout its life, while the combination of interior features and the velvety-smooth V8 under the… more»
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Z24 Drop Top: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
Sometimes, you just need a car that lets you soak up the upcoming summer without worrying about how many people it will impress or whether it will get front-row parking by the valet. There’s a lot to be said… more»
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Supreme Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Some classics aren’t what they appear to be, which is true of this 1968 Oldsmobile Convertible. It wears badges suggesting it is a 442, but the car is actually a Cutlass S. It presents superbly following a refurbishment in… more»
