America’s Sport Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, went into 1959 largely unchanged from 1958. Sales picked up slightly (a 5% gain), but 1958 had been an economic recession year. The car would get close to cracking the 10,000-unit mark, which… more»
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Driver Quality Roadster: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While there’s absolutely a shift happening within the collector car marketplace of vehicles aging out of popularity as the people who previously looked after them also grow old, there are still some models that seem to be somewhat immune… more»
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Project Convertible: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Before there was the Galaxie or the Fairlane, there was the Crestline, Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile produced from 1952 to 1954. It was the best of the best for Ford and came standard with a 239 cubic inch “flathead” V8…. more»
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Original 327: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Ah, decisions, decisions. The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a desirable classic, and unmolested examples typically command respectable prices. Our featured ‘Vette retains its original engine, but can be best described as an unfinished custom build. That raises the… more»
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Made by AMC: 1987 Renault Alliance DL
You’re looking at the car that American Motors hoped would bring it back from the brink. AMC’s tie-up with Renault in the late 1970s was a last-gasp effort at self-rescue. In the midst of the second energy crisis in… more»
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1 of 1,771 Ragtops: 1968 Plymouth Satellite
The Satellite became Plymouth’s top-tier mid-size car in 1965 when the B-bodies officially became designated as intermediates. It was a popular seller into the 1970s, though convertibles were never particularly hot (they only built 1,771 copies in 1968). This… more»
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Euro-Spec 5-Speed: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz is an easy car to find if you’re simply looking for a summer cruiser or a moderately interesting hobby vehicle. However, these vehicles were effectively the poster child for the thriving gray market industry back in… more»
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First Year Barchetta: 1995 Fiat 1.8 Roadster
A 1995 Fiat Barchetta, eh? I’ve never heard of one – kinda sounds like an appetizer. Anyway, the U.S. was not a target export market, and that may be the primary reason this model is unknown to me. But… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Deciding to part with a classic that has been part of your life for over five decades is never easy, but it is the choice made by the owners of this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has been a… more»
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Rare Italian: 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet
Italian manufacturers enjoy a well-earned reputation for producing sweet little two-seat Sports Cars. This 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet perfectly demonstrates that trait and is a project candidate in need of a new home. It needs plenty of TLC,… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1973 Triumph TR6
For many years, the British roadster was the quintessential sports car. While a Mustang was the muscle car of choice for many, the variety of open-top sports models from Great Britain were the car of choice if you wanted… more»
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Full Classic for $27K: 1937 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan
As we continue to see prices for prewar automobiles plummet, insult is added to injury when yet another rare car emerges after decades in hiding. Cars that once would have had enthusiasts fighting for a chance at now garner… more»
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Tuned-Up Drop-Top: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You only had to check out the Pontiac GTO’s production numbers to see that the muscle car market was shrinking by 1970. Sales were down by roughly half from 1969, and they were nothing like the heyday in 1966… more»
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Fantastic Convertible Project? 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»
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A Bargain? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Clone
Clones versus originals. A subject much debated by car folks! This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has been converted with some Road Runner parts into a cosmetic clone of one, and it’s even been given some improvements over the original. This… more»
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Super Cruiser! 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
With 223″ of overall length, riding on a 126″ wheelbase, and tipping the scales at over 4,200 lbs., I would deem this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible a “Whammer-jammer”. It’s existentially big, and even bigger visually. The seller refers to… more»
