Back in 1987, a black Chrysler LeBaron Convertible (dramatically photographed on a black background with subtle lighting and foggy mist) was used in several ads to show off the new, sleek, aerodynamic styling of Chrysler’s luxury flagship model. And… more»
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Guess The Color! 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
In its second full year of production (1966), the new Ford Mustang set a sales record that wouldn’t be repeated even though the car is still sold today. More than 607,000 copies left the factories that year, including 72,000… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1974, Chevrolet’s muscular sports car had begun to transform into a grand touring automobile. The big-block V8 was in its last year and the convertible body style would be gone a year later (but returned in 1986). The… more»
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Park Lane Perfect: 1967 Mercury Convertible
When is a full-size Ford, not a Ford? When it’s a 1967 Mercury Park Lane convertible like today’s Pacific Palisades, California discovery. Mercury had lost a lot of its uniqueness by ’67 but there were some things, still, to… more»
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Early Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Rangoon Red
Though a lot has been written about 1964 or 1964 ½ Ford Mustangs, there really was no such thing. They were all titled 1965 models, including the early ones from the launch in April 1964. The seller’s convertible seems… more»
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Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Oldsmobile released the 442 as a muscle car aimed at buyers who desired the ideal combination of acceleration and luxury. The one trait it shared with many vehicles of that type is that engine power peaked in 1970. Our… more»
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Impressive Cruiser: 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Earlier in the week I opined about Cadillac’s place in a downsized automotive world. The topic of this discussion was spurred on by a 1984 Eldorado Biarritz which I stated was not my favorite but added, “I’m usually a… more»
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Owned For 50 Years! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many enthusiasts consider long-term ownership a desirable attribute when considering a classic purchase. This 1964 Corvette Convertible could tick the boxes if you share that sentiment. It has spent half a century as part of the same family and… more»
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No Reserve Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Well, we’ve had no shortage of ’68 Chevrolet Corvettes here on BF that’s for sure. I think some of the focus has to do with the fact that 1968 marked the introduction of the Mako Shark-influenced C3 series (’68-’82)…. more»
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Big And Blue: 1966 Dodge Polara Convertible
Now here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1966 Dodge Polara convertible. We haven’t covered too many Polaras from this era and I believe this may be the first convertible version to grace our pages. It could be… more»
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Ready To Tour: 1922 Oldsmobile 43A
At the time of its demise in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest American automobile manufacturer, producing 35 million vehicles across 107 years. The Series 43 was produced in two cycles, 1915-16, and again from 1921-22, the latter being a… more»
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1 Of 6? 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Project
Sadness was the first emotion to enter my mind when initially checking out this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible here on eBay, followed by just completely lacking understanding of how anyone could permit what began life as such a… more»
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Parked For 50 Years! 1936 Ford Phaeton
We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, and we can’t help but wonder what their backstory is. That is the case with this 1936 Ford Phaeton. It recently emerged after five decades in storage, but we don’t know why… more»
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390 S-Code Project: 1966 Mercury Cyclone
In the mid-1960s, the Cyclone would be the Mercury Comet’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It stayed largely in the shadow of the Ford Fairlane GT and the growing popularity of products being rolled out by the other… more»
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Top Down Challenge: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
There was a time when you couldn’t have pitched a horseshoe without hitting a ’63 full-size Chevy – Impala or not. Heck, we even had one in our family for a few years. I was young at the time… more»
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Stylish Drop-Top: 1968 Pontiac GTO
To many, the Pontiac GTO is the grandaddy of 1960s mid-size muscle cars. Debuting in 1964 as a performance option on the Tempest or LeMans, it quickly knocked the ball clean out of the park in demand. It became… more»
