While there is a certain elegance and charm with every prewar automobile, Ford V-8s from 1932 through 1940 are considered standouts. From the first V-8 in 1932 to the indelible image of a 1940 Ford coupe burning up the… more»
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Aug 3, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Updated Looks: 1974 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
It’s honestly incredible how little the Porsche 911 actually changed from 1964 to 1998. Sure, things changed both mechanically and cosmetically, but the core structure of the 911 saw very few changes throughout this time period. So little changed… more»
Aug 1, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two-Tone Lincoln? 1947 Continental Cabriolet
Before I could get this post completed, this 1947 Lincoln Continental cabriolet disappeared from Facebook Marketplace. Maybe it sold or the seller decided to remove it for one or another reason. So, with that unfortunate turn of events, let’s… more»
Under 17K Miles: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet
A few days ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours with my aunt and uncle, two individuals I count high on my nearest and dearest list. While there, we couldn’t help but notice a scale model… more»
Jun 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Only One in the US? 1929 Renault RY1 Monastella Cabriolet
Louis Renault was every bit as mercurial as any Italian or American inventor that you care to name. With a reputation as a bellicose, domineering boss, Renault was the only French automaker whose factories were confiscated by the government… more»
Jun 6, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1995 Audi Cabriolet 2.8
SOLD UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos of the car, which you can find in the gallery below. With summer in full swing, now is the ideal time to hit the road behind the wheel of a… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low-Mile 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Cabriolet
The Mondial had a rough start if considered from the perspective of Ferrari enthusiasts, who dissed the 2+2 V8 car from the beginning. But its sales performance wasn’t bad over its twelve-year production period – in excess of 6000… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Pre-War Project: 1939 DKW F8 Cabriolet
DKW was one of the founding members of Auto Union in a transaction precipitated in 1932. Its forté was motorcycles and small cars; the other three brands staked out the medium car segment (Wanderer), the larger family car segment… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Full Classic Potential: 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Project
The Lincoln Continental is one of the longest-running and most interrupted nameplates in the history of the automobile. The Continental was produced from 1939 through 1942, then again after the war from 1946 to 1948. Another hiatus ensued in… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Flair: 1935 Peugeot 401D Cabriolet
Just a few articles ago, we mentioned the 1935 Peugeot Eclipse – a convertible with a retractable hardtop. Now, here on eBay is a 1935 Peugeot 401D but in cabriolet form. The 401 and the slightly later 402 were… more»
Apr 17, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Survivor 1937 BMW 327 Cabriolet Barn Find
Offered via Hemmings Motor News in Villa Park, Illinois is this barn find 1938 BMW 327 convertible, with an asking price (negotiable) of $79,500. Although the interior is a mess, the rest of the car looks largely intact. It… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare QV Droptop: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet
There was a time when you wouldn’t consider restoring a Ferrari Mondial once it reached the point of becoming “restorable.” The car was simply the bottom of the rung of the Ferrari ladder and wasn’t nearly sought after enough… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 4: 1960 SEAT 1400 Sierra Cabriolet
If you are a resident of Spain, the name SEAT would be quite familiar to you. Since 1950, they have been producing automobiles for both domestic and export consumption. In 2020 alone, they built more than 468,000 cars, so… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Grand Dame: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B
The world of antique Mercedes-Benz products is multi-faceted, to say the least, with some models like the iconic 540K consistently among the most sought-after collector cars on the world stage. As you work your way down the food chain,… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Massive Price Drop: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
UPDATE: 03/02/2023: Sometimes, a seller needs to bite the bullet when listing a classic and be prepared to drop their price if they don’t succeed on their first attempt. That appears to be the case with this 1941 Lincoln… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
V12 Targa Cabriolet: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC
From decade to decade, we see different vehicles pop up that reflect some trend or fad that drove a manufacturer to develop a short-lived model for what seemed like strong consumer sentiment at the time. For a few years,… more»
