While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties. You were measured on your success back then for better or worse. One of the… more»
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Older Restoration: 1931 Packard Standard Eight Convertible
I can imagine rolling around in a Packard in the 1920s, the car contrasting like a peacock among sparrows. The roads are mostly still dirt and gravel, but you’re dressed if not to the nines then at least very… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Convertible
Modifying a classic car can sometimes alienate purists who subscribe to the “they are only original once” mantra. However, most will accept changes if they are sympathetic. That brings us to this 1964 Corvette Convertible. The seller describes it… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter: 1969 Buick Electra Drop-Top
Yes, it’s a beast, all 225 inches and 4500 lbs. of Buick’s 1969 top dog, the Electra 225 – and in this case, it’s a drop-top. Other than some spooky and goofy-looking headlights, this big baby looks as the… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Cadillac enjoyed a banner year in 1941, with 66,169 cars rolling out of dealerships and into the garages of new owners. However, one of the rarest of these was the Series 62 Convertible. The company produced a mere 3,100… more»
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Former 427 Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette was in its last year in 1967. This was in advance of the C3 “Mako Shark” editions that would soon begin production ahead of 1968. This ’67 convertible was once a rare… more»
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Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
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Pink Slip Included! 1965 Triumph TR4
I’ll admit that I’m not a British sports car aficionado but regardless, I admire them for their simplicity and their no-frills approach to the open-top, two-seater road experience. Yes, I am aware that there can be reliability and rust… more»
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Rare Ford-powered 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica
“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»
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Unfinished Driver Project: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Some cars simply can’t help but be cool. They might not instantly spring to mind on anyone’s “Top 10” list, but they possess an indefinable aura that guarantees they will attract attention. Such is the case with this 1930… more»
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Driving Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
It is a decision that many enthusiasts will agonize over. When confronted with a tidy and solid survivor like this 1964 Impala Convertible, is restoration or preservation the most appropriate option? That is the one facing the winning bidder… more»
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Carport Find: 1957 Ford Skyliner
I have learned, in writing, that sometimes less is more. If one can make their point with fewer words, so be it. However, there usually is a minimum of utterances that are necessary to make a point, or in… more»
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Bucket List Car? 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
Not seen on U.S. shores since the early ’90s is the Alfa Romeo Spider such as this 1978 example. The seller tells us that this was a “bucket list” present for his wife but that list moved upscale with… more»
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1 of 32: 1970 Ford Mustang 351 V8 4-Speed
Ford’s Mustang led the “pony car” scene from its debut in 1964 and into the 1970s. But sales would decline year-over-year from 1966-on as competition appeared from all angles. Production in 1970 was still a respectable 190,000 units and… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was born in 1961 and would adorn Chevy Impala’s for the balance of the decade. However, a shift to lighter cars with muscle and the debut of the luxury Caprice mid-decade led to less demand for… more»
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Seldom Seen Sliding Top! 1951 Nash Airflyte
Well, here’s another that I have managed to miss, it’s a 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte convertible with a sliding top. Perhaps I should refer to it as a “Cabrio coach” as the fabric top slides but there is a… more»
