Heavy. Sluggish. Ungainly bumpers. Expensive to fix. No manual transmission. Just a few years ago, these were the complaints lined up against the last of Mercedes’ R107 cars made from 1986 through 1989. The 560SL was derided as the… more»
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1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible Project Plus Parts Car
1968 was a coming-of-age year for the Buick Gran Sport, as the namesake finally became its own separate model instead of just an options package on the popular Skylark. GS sales were fairly strong for the car’s first year… more»
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427 V8! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. They came with bucket seat interiors and apparently with any engine that Ford offered in the Galaxie. This ’63 XL is a convertible that’s… more»
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Unusual Color: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
It’s big and purple! Well, not really, it’s more of a violet, what Cadillac called code 47 “Wisteria” and this visual feast of a 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible wears it well. Oh for the days of a high-powered, drop-top… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»
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Original L-82/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The C3 Corvette has always been a fascinating member of the classic car world. Early examples have consistently performed well in the market, but those produced after the “chrome bumper” era have often struggled. However, times have changed, and… more»
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Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life. What… more»
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Oppenheimer Movie Car? 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
One of the biggest movies of 2023 was “Oppenheimer.” It told the story of the man that many call the father of the atomic bomb. As usual, when people like us watch a movie set in the past, we… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The American muscle car sector was shrinking rapidly by 1972 due to emission, safety, and insurance concerns. Some manufacturers kept the faith, but, in many cases, what had previously been a performance options package was reduced to little but… more»
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Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
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Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»
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Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»
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First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»
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Donation Car: 1990 Cadillac Allante
When a car slides down the slippery slope of going from expensive luxury car to cheap project, it raises all sorts of questions: was it a garbage car to begin with? Was it unfairly maligned from new? Or is… more»
