If you wanted to cruise around in style and luxury in 1960 – and had the budget for it – the Pontiac Bonneville convertible was one of your top options. These cars were in their second year with the… more»
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First Year Convertible: 1963 Plymouth Valiant
I’ll admit that I haven’t given a lot of thought to Plymouth’s compact Valiant. The initial generation, ’60-’62 has an awkward bearing to my eyes but things improved with gen-two (’63-’66). And, a convertible, such as this Los Angeles… more»
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1968 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible: A Bargain at the Price
Is that one year of dust I see on this tip car which was brought to us by TJ? Looks more like the accumulation of a half decade or more, but nevertheless, this one’s ready to come out of… more»
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Convertible Collection: 1970s Volkswagen Beetles
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) may be the most produced automobile ever at 21.5 million copies. That’s 50% more than the Ford Model T of the early 20th Century. The first production “Bug” was built in 1949 and… more»
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1 Of 1 Electric Prototype: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Corvettes generally aren’t the most desirable under normal marketplace circumstances, but if you’re looking for something truly unusual and unique from this era, it may be hard to beat this one for guaranteeing a crowd to gather… more»
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1967 Delta 88 Convertible: Best to Take a First-hand Look
Barn Finds is a great name and concept, we all agree, but many cars materialize out of garages or carports or from under covers, no barns in sight. This 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible is one of those, but… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
I decided to review this 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible for two reasons. First, it’s a non-muscle version of a Mopar muscle car, the type that is often ignored because of its more commonplace bearing. And second, because it’s a… more»
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Big Block, Wrong Numbers: 1969 Corvette Convertible
In the Corvette world, numbers are everything. Nearly every part on Corvettes has a number stamped on it that corresponds to a particular production date. Corvette experts determine the value of vintage Corvettes based on the condition and the… more»
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British Underdog: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
As the decade of the 1960s closed, Donald Healey was seeking a new venture – one aimed particularly at generating a replacement for the Austin Healey 3000. Kjell Qvale, a prominent US car dealer, also wanted a new car… more»
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Drop-Top Muscle Car: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
One of the rarest of the first-generation Plymouth Road Runners is the convertible which only saw 1,890 copies in 1969 and just 658 more in 1970. When Chrysler’s B-body intermediates were redesigned in 1971, the body style was gone…. more»
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No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible
Tackling a classic restoration with a genuine pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is always tempting, and that seems to be what this 1970 Corvette Convertible offers. It has sat for years but is a solid,… more»
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Rust-Free One-Owner 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
A couple of fun facts about the Miata, or MX-5, may surprise some of you, they surprised me. 1) The MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat convertible of all time. Even better: 2) The MX-5 is the most-raced car on… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Convertible
Some people have said that Oldsmobile didn’t carry that brand in deference to the company’s founder, but it reflected the demographic most attracted to its products. However, that statement loses some of its punch when you look at cars… more»
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Spotless 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
An argument for proofreading can be made from this ad for a very nice 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL here on eBay in Chicago. I’m sure the seller didn’t mean to include this sentence, “Car is rust.” No, it’s not rust, it’s… more»
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Movie Star Car: 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Replica
If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about a project car that runs well and is roadworthy. It allows a new owner to indulge immediately in the classic motoring experience while planning their restoration strategies. That is the opportunity offered by… more»
