It is sometimes fairly evident that the original owner of a classic was someone “in the know.” Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible. Its first owner worked at a Pontiac dealership, deciding to take… more»
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A Big Visual Statement! 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Nothing says “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” like a 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible. Of course, you have to exclaim it with a low, thick voice like you’re about to hock up a wad of caviar, but I’m digressing…. more»
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340 Powered 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
1969 was the final year before the Plymouth Barracuda changed its personality entirely, severing all its remaining ties with the Valiant as the third-generation cars were introduced in 1970. I understand all the hoopla and desirability generated by the… more»
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32K-Mile Luxury Roadster: 2004 Cadillac XLR
Convertible, luxury car, or sports car? Or, all three? How do you define a Cadillac XLR, or how would you explain it to a Martian visiting the Earth to decipher American vehicles from the 2000s? The seller has this… more»
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454 V8 Drop-Top: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
The full-size Chevy Impala continued to be one of the best-selling U.S.-made cars in 1970. At more than 600,000 units, a GM labor strike prevented the nameplate from coming close to its 1965 record of one million copies. Estimates… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this Corvette as a graduate car, as in someone graduated from college and bought themselves a Corvette to celebrate. The person who optioned it didn’t want all the bells and whistles; they just wanted a fun… more»
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Nearly There: 1954 MG TF Project With Clean California Bones
There’s something timeless about MG’s T-Series, and the TF in particular carries the graceful lines of a car that was both the end of an era and a bridge to the MGA that followed. This 1954 MG TF, listed… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ragtop
The Pontiac GTO enjoyed its second-best sales year in 1967, even though it was down 15% over the record 1966 model run. With subtle styling updates in ‘67, the biggest “news” may have been the retirement of the 389… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
When shopping for a vintage car project, it’s always wise to consider one that’s still operational, even if you plan to perform a restoration. Being able to drive as you work is certainly a fun perk, and you’ll be… more»
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49k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
For most of the second half of the 20th century, the Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile. It was on par with other big, luxurious General Motors cars like the Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra. The seller has a 1968… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1988 Cadillac Allanté
Okay, pop quiz. What do New Coke, the Kodak Disc 4000 Camera, the Sinclair C5, and the Cadillac Allanté have in common? Actually, there are no prizes for guessing the correct answer. All were products from the 1980s that… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1961 Rambler American Convertible
I guess I have ramblin’ on my mind, as two weeks ago I covered this extremely sharp, restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, courtesy of Ted, I have a 1961 Rambler American convertible for your review. This one’s a… more»
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Rare German T-5 Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustangs were hot properties in those early days of 1964 to 1966. Nearly 1.3 million of them rolled off the assembly lines back then. A small number were destined to be exported to Germany as T-5s because Ford… more»
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Limited Production Drop-Top: 2005 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird began as a two-seat personal luxury convertible in 1955. And it finished its run in the same position 50 years later. But for most of the time in between, the T-Bird had room for at least… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
Offered for around 2.5 decades here in the U.S. and Canada, GM’s Chevrolet Cavalier was available in a wide variety of body styles and trim levels, with hardtops and without, and with both four doors and two doors. Other… more»
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Rare Sportsgrain Siding: 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The 1968 Chrysler Newport offered some beautiful styling as a 2-door hardtop or a convertible, even in its base form. However, buyers who chose to add the Sportsgrain siding were treated to an even more prestigious look outside, without… more»
