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»
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Needs Finishing: 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet
Today we pay another visit to Vittorio Jano, a standout in the Italian engineering milieu for decades beginning in the 1930s: he designed the Aurelia for Lancia – one of the company’s most successful models. Constructed in six series… more»
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Mix And Match Body: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment. However, somebody has taken the… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac resurrected the Eldorado nameplate in 1967 and applied it to a new front-wheel-drive luxury car (GM’s second design of that type, the other being the 1966 Olds Toronado). The 1976 edition would be the last Eldorado to be… more»
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Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»
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Convertible Project Potential: 1955 Ford Sunliner
The Ford Sunliner was one of the crown jewels of Ford’s mid-fifties lineup, offering open-air motoring in a car that was as stylish as it was spacious. This 1955 example, found for sale here on craigslist in Virginia, is… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka Olds 98) was the flagship of the GM division’s line-up for 45 model years (1952 to 1996). The sixth generation arrived in 1959 and was lower, wider, and longer than its predecessors. The seller’s ’59… more»
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Exceptional Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Tribute
The problem with buying a Shelby Mustang is that even rough examples can be expensive. However, when you are talking about a 1969 GT350 Convertible presenting as nicely as our feature car, values easily climb into six-figure territory. That… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette performed a ground-up refurbishment that has left this classic looking as pretty as a picture. I don’t classify it as a restoration due to changes that were made during the build…. more»
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Totem Pole Topper: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe
We don’t encounter early fifties Pontiacs all that often on BF, so when I spied the listing for this 1953 Chieftan Deluxe convertible, it quickly caught my attention. And, it’s just not the rarity of this model, it’s the… more»
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Heritage-Certified Classic: 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few cars have achieved the iconic status of the Jaguar E-Type, and even fewer examples check the right boxes for collectors the way this one does. Now up for grabs here on eBay is a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
The folks from Lansing certainly built some nice cars, didn’t they? The Cutlass Supreme was their fancy intermediate, and in 1971 when this convertible emerged from the Oldsmobile plant, it was on the cusp of becoming America’s favorite car…. more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
When Sunbeam designed the Alpine, its target market was North America. It adopted many of the styling cues preferred by those buyers, with the car’s appearance similar to a smaller version of the Ford Thunderbird. This 1960 Alpine is… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, but this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible deserves more than a passing glance. Its mechanical specifications promise respectable performance with scope to extract performance gains from the V8 under the… more»
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Restored In The 90s: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
When shopping online for a vintage car to ponder taking on as a project, it’s always helpful when the seller provides plenty of detailed information about the car’s history, and even better when lots of photos are included. This… more»
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64k Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Beginning as a two-occupant convertible in the mid-fifties, the Ford Thunderbird is one of those autos that successfully changed with the times, growing in size and eventually adding a temporary four-door model to the roster. After a five-year break… more»
