About two weeks ago, I penned this piece on a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL and mentioned that both the ’63 and ’66 were my favorite Dearborn full-sizers. Well, today I have a 1966 Galaxie 500 convertible for your review… more»
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Fancy Miata? 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster
That may not be a fair title, comparing this 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster to a Mazda Miata, either for Miata fans or BMW fans. Mazda regenerated interest in small two-seat roadsters with its Miata, the best-selling convertible two-seat sports… more»
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Hay Barn Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Although the Corvette remained in its first-generation state through 1962, some changes and modernization were taking place as the fifties decade progressed including a new body style in 1956 and an upgraded nose in 1958 that featured quad headlights,… more»
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Cool Cruiser: 1975 Chevy Caprice Convertible
My dad almost bought a car this cool once, but in the end, we found ourselves in a 1977 (I think it was) brown Chevrolet Impala wagon. That was followed by a Caprice Estate, which at least had the… more»
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Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»
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One Year Only Model: 1969 Pontiac Custom S
This is one of those, “Oh yeah, I remember those!” kind of cars. Pontiac’s 1969 Custom S was positioned between the lowly Tempest and the LeMans, Pontiac’s standard bearer intermediate, and though they were assembled in reasonably large numbers,… more»
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Silver Spider: 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia
In the world of classic vehicles, small two-seater roadsters are a bit of a niche group, specifically when it comes to Italian cars. This 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider is definitely a recognizable one, and our reader PRA4SNW let… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1992 Cadillac Allante
So close, and yet so far: the Cadillac Allante seemingly had all the ingredients of being a home run, but a variety of issues kept it from becoming the star it was destined to be. This 1992 model has… more»
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Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras. Cars back then were built… more»
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Original 283 Dual-Quad: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars fascinate me because I wonder why a seller would part with a project when the finish line is within reach. However, that is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its engine bay houses the legendary… more»
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Bucket Seats! 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
While there is pretty much nothing but bucket seats in a modern car, back in the ’60s, domestically speaking, it was those with sporting intentions that were so adorned. A Cadillac, like this 1967 DeVille convertible? Forget it. But… more»
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Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco U13
The ongoing popularity of the First Generation Ford Bronco means we see a few crossing our desks at Barn Finds. However, the relatively rare Roadster version is seldom seen, making this 1966 example arrive like a breath of fresh… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible Project
Some restoration projects require deeper commitment than others, with many potentially consuming thousands of hours of an owner’s precious time as they strive to recapture the former glory of their pride and joy. Such will undoubtedly be the case… more»
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Restore Or Rod It? 1938 Lasalle Convertible Coupe
And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»
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Just Needs Finishing: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the best ways to get started in classic car ownership is with a project that, though not finished, is quite far along. That’s the case with this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible on eBay in Hampton, Connecticut with… more»
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SS 396? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Well, this one’s an odd study. Yes, this 1967 Camaro convertible is a bit of a mess and it appears to be a standard model convertible. It’s advertised as possessing a 396 CI V8 engine but it would have… more»
