In the 1980s, if you wanted a convertible and the factory didn’t offer one, life was pretty darn simple. You just called up any number of shops, regardless of their actual talent, and asked them to build you one…. more»
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Rare Turbo Roadster: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
To this day, I do not understand why some cars were not bigger hits when sold new. Bad marketing? Bad timing? Lack of interest from dealers? It’s likely a little bit of all of the above. However, when going… more»
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Affordable Fun: Low-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri
The Capri was a Mercury staple between 1970 and 1994. Three generations were offered, but only one was built in the U.S. First generation Capri’s were small, sporty sedans produced in the UK, while the latter was a 2-door… more»
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V12/4-Speed: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type has consistently found itself on various lists of the one hundred most beautiful production cars ever built. It is easy to see why, because the design, penned by Malcolm Sayer, is stunning from any angle. This… more»
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49k Mile 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Some classics have a single feature that sets them apart from the crowd, and this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible fits that mold. Recently restored, it is impressive in its presentation. However, its interior is the star of the show,… more»
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Low Production Ragtop: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
During the 1960s, the Plymouth Barracuda was always in the sales shadow of the Ford Mustang. Even though it was introduced in the same market segment 17 days earlier. The car got a redesign in 1970 along with its… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Restoration projects require dedication, and it is fair to say they aren’t a viable option for some enthusiasts for various reasons. If you fall into that category, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible may be the ideal classic for… more»
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Dual-Quad 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some cars don’t need much explanation. A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with a factory dual-quad V8 is one of them. According to the eBay listing found here, this example represents a fully restored, numbers-correct take on one of… more»
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340-Powered 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
It’s nice that the Dodge Challenger’s reputation rests on two generations far removed from each other in time, yet both loved about equally (before anyone says it, I know that the Mitsubishi-based Challenger of 1978-83 has its fans, too)…. more»
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No Reserve 1928 Ford Model A Phaeton
If Ford’s Model T supercharged human progress, the Model A made that progress more comfortable. Introduced in late 1927, and representing the second go-’round of the Model A designation (the first was in 1903), Henry Ford’s new car was… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible
About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Project
Competition for the hot new Ford Mustang “pony car” began to arrive in 1967. And Chevrolet’s Camaro would quickly grab onto the #2 sales spot. Convertibles would account for 11% of sales in ’67, but only 5,285 came equipped… more»
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Open-Air Fun! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Chevrolet was on top of the world with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. The economy was good, and people were looking to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” Even though they sold 1.6 million cars in 1956, only 2.5%… more»
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Running Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet reportedly made fewer than 30,000 convertibles in 1967; that’s not a lot. They made over 115,000 wagons and over 575,000 two and four-door sedans, but I had no idea the numbers were so small for Chevy’s ’67 Impala… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
UPDATE: This beautiful 1971 Cutlass Supreme is still for sale, but it’s now offered here on eBay (still in Tucson, Arizona) with an asking price of $38,500 or Best Offer. Barn Finder Curvette spotted it and sent it our way. From… more»
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Fresh GT Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford’s assembly line workers must have racked up the overtime in 1966 when they put together more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang pony car. Making up a smaller portion of the crowd was a convertible with the… more»
