This! When I refer to an outsized car as a “Whammer-jammer”, an Electra 225, such as this 1968 example, is what I have in mind! At 224.9″ in length and tipping the scales at 4,400 lbs., this Buick is… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1994 Mercury Capri
Timing can be critical in the automotive world. Getting it right maximizes the chances of sales success. Get it wrong, and the chances greatly increase that a company’s latest offering will be a motoring also-ran. Such is the case… more»
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Burgundy over Burgundy: 1989 Cadillac Allante
Believe it or not, near perfectly-preserved Cadillac Allantes are still coming out of the woodwork. It goes to show you that plenty of people loved these cars when new despite their sales shortcomings, and kept them under wraps as… more»
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150 MPH Street Legal: 2007 Ariel Atom 2
The Ariel Atom is a street-legal English sports car made of lightweight materials, designed for maximum speed. Built in England, the Atom 2 model (produced from 2003 to 2007) is capable of 0 to 60 mph in three seconds,… more»
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6k Mile 1999 Pontiac Trans Am 30th Anniversary Convertible
Celebratory models are common in the automotive world, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor when Pontiac released a 30th Anniversary Edition in 1999. Available in two body styles, this classic’s first owner opted for the wind-in-the-hair… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1994 Saab 900 S Convertible
The Saab 900 is a model that often comes to mind when picturing the perfect summer cruiser. Yes, I know, many of us think of the Fox body Mustang or similar American muscle car as the drop-top of choice,… more»
BF Exclusive: 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible
With summer fast approaching, there are few things more attractive than the prospect of hitting the road in a classic Convertible for a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. If affordability is a consideration, this 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible could be… more»
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Big Boat Cruiser: 1970 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra was Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than three decades. It replaced the Roadmaster, which would make a return in the 1990s. The Electra would share its C-body platform with the likes of the Oldsmobile… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1964 Pontiac GTO Ragtop
In the muscle car arena, the Pontiac GTO is perhaps the gold standard. It was the first mid-size performance car, though the Chrysler Letter Series may have gotten the ball rolling. Pontiac thought they would sell 5,000 copies in… more»
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Survivor Cat: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I clearly remember the first time I saw a new for ’67 Mercury Cougar – and I thought it was fabulous! I hadn’t been much of a Mustang fan, though it wasn’t long before I came to realize that… more»
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1 of 701 Pace Car Replicas: 1954 Dodge Royal 500
Dodge had its first opportunity to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500 in 1954. That was for the 38th running of the storied racing event. They chose to showcase their new Royal convertible, which was designated the Royal… more»
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Drop-Top Field Project: 1968 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO entered its 5th year in 1968 with an all-new design. The car began as an option on the mid-size LeMans in 1964 and was so popular that it became a series of its own in 1966…. more»
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Mopar Mechanics! Pair of Plymouth Projects
The seller has a pair of Plymouths that share little but the overall brand. One is a 1969 Sport Fury convertible, which is rare in that only 1,579 of them were produced. The other is a 1972 Plymouth Gold… more»
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Owned Since ’69: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
Seeing cars that have been with the same owner since new is a rare occurrence when the car’s birth date is from the 1960s, but it does still happen. This 1968 Jaguar E-Type is apparently being offered for the… more»
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1 of 88 Drop-Tops: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dodge applied the R/T (Road/Track) moniker to several muscle cars, including the family-oriented Coronet. As was the case with the Charger R/T, the Coronet R/T was equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 as… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible Indy Pace Car
Many vehicle manufacturers view being selected to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 as a great honor, and it was one accorded to the Ford Torino GT in 1968. The company followed a traditional trend, producing… more»
