A friend of mine just purchased a similar car to this Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis convertible, albeit one with exceptionally low mileage and factory original condition. Still, it dawned on me when looking at photos just how attractive the earlier… more»
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Rust Repaired: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Sometimes, a company can produce an item in such vast quantities that its relative worth as a future collectible becomes questionable. However, Ford built 607,568 examples of its First Generation Mustang in 1966, and they remain as desirable as… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454/4-Speed
Many purists believe that 1972 marked the final year when Chevrolet produced the “real” C3 Corvette. Engine power was declining, and buyers were set to wave goodbye to the elegant chrome front bumper the following year. The changes would… more»
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Rare Pace Car: 1954 Dodge Royal Convertible
In 1954, Dodge had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 for the first time. And they did it in style with the new Royal 500 (dubbed for the event) for which just over 700 replicas… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
There is nothing like hitting the road on a sunny day in a classic convertible with the top down and the wind in your hair. Some enthusiasts prefer cars with a sporting pedigree, while others find a more luxurious… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
At the start of the 1980s, Porsche considered doing the unthinkable by abandoning its iconic rear-engine platform upon which models like the 911 and departed 912 models had been based. The front-engined 924 served well as an entry-level model,… more»
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Estate Sale: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and More!
It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
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No Reserve: 2001 Dodge Viper RT/10
Some classic cars are subtle and restrained, while others have no idea what either of those words means. The Dodge Viper fits neatly into the second category as a brash sports car providing stunning performance. This 2001 Viper RT/10… more»
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First Year Nailhead: 1953 Buick Super Convertible
With the days getting warmer and the sun remaining in the sky for longer, the thought of spending leisure time on the road behind the wheel of a classic car is tempting. It becomes almost irresistible if the vehicle… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
As an all-new Chevrolet Corvette had been introduced just one year earlier, the 1969 C3 received few cosmetic changes from the previous model, but it did offer a fresh 350 under the hood which replaced the 327 as the… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Update 04/04/2024: Listing a classic car for sale is fraught with danger, and it is frustrating when a seemingly successful sale falls at the final hurdle courtesy of a non-paying bidder. That appears to have been the fate of… more»
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V8-Powered Targa: 1972 Triumph Stag
Partially refurbished, this well-preserved 1972 Triumph Stag in Lyons, Illinois seeks a buyer to source parts and get this British drophead 2+2 back in the wind. The listing here on eBay describes overhauled systems including a claimed $5000 engine… more»
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Flood Victim: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette sales were in a holding pattern in 1961, unable to crack the 11,000 mark (but close). The most noticeable changes were to the rear styling which included four taillights as the Corvette’s signature going forward. This otherwise… more»
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One of 2,148: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 range is simultaneously one of the most over-represented models in the collector car marketplace and also the one with a good number of variants that never made their way stateside. The R107 is obviously a mass… more»
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Affordable Project? 1973 Triumph TR6
It’s rare to find a genuine deal these days among vintage project cars, as it seems like even the most earnest sellers start with a high list price and work their way down to a reasonable asks after several… more»
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Authentic 1970 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
With the abundance of Meyers Manx replicas and cheap copies available at any given time on classifieds sites around the globe, you can forget just how cool the original model was. Like everything in life that gets copied, the… more»
