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»
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Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Long-Stored Drop Tops: ’84 VW Rabbit and ’88 VW Cabriolet
I had a friend reach out to me recently and ask if the MK1 Volkswagen Cabriolet was a smart investment in terms of being a future classic. It was a tough question because while I find them charming and… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unrestored Cabriolet: 1984 Porsche 911
While we love unrestored cars, there can occasionally be some modest deflation to your elation caused by the fact that not every original car is still in pristine shape. In fact, many of us are willing to live with… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Short Wheelbase Cabriolet: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen – has long been associated with excess in a few different categories. In most cases, it is a four-door, full-size SUV with a ridiculous amount of horsepower thanks to modifications by AMG, and… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Reutter Cabriolet: 1952 Porsche 356 “Pre-A”
You may think if you have a Porsche 356 in the garage, you’ve reached one of the mountaintops of collector car ownership. And heck, you’re not far off, especially if it’s a Super 90 or Speedster. However, there’s a… more»
BF Classified: 1991 Volkswagen Etienne Aigner Cabriolet
Location: Bristol, TN Mileage: 128,000 Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: Original Burgundy Etienne Aigner. In great shape. My brother owns this car & likes to collect extra parts “just in case” but I don’t know what they all are…. more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dr. Sam Sheppard’s 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12!
The general public embracing a captivating murder mystery certainly isn’t anything new in pop culture, especially one that garnered as much attention from the media as the Dr. Sam Sheppard accusation, trial, conviction, re-trial, and exoneration received beginning in… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes? 1929 Nash Cabriolet
In 1985, George Jones released his 45th album, titled “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” The album’s name was also the name of the hit song and video from that record, which asks the listener who is going to replace… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Award Winner: 1935 Cadillac Town Cabriolet V-12
This is about as far away from a bread-and-butter classic Cadillac offering as it’s possible to get. Located here on eBay, near Portland, Oregon, it’s a senior trophy winner, a 1935 370-D Cadillac V-12 seven-passenger leather-back town cabriolet by… more»
BF Classified: 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
Asking Price: $9,850.00 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Mileage: 61,660 Title Status: Salvage VIN: WPOCA2968RS840316 Seller’s Description: This car seems mechanically sound but needs minor body and paint. The leather seats need repair. The top is good buts needs a… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Buried Alive? 1931 Chevrolet Cabriolet
In 1931, Chevrolet built 12 different body styles comprising 624,000 automobiles. 8th down the list in terms of volume was the Independence Cabriolet (aka convertible). These snappy cars, which came with rumble seats, saw an output of about 23,000… more»
Sep 4, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Gamble: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
These days, the entry point to Porsche 911 ownership is slightly different than it used to be. Put simply, the project-grade 911 is a car that used to be considered too far gone to restore. Now, that car will… more»
Aug 28, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet
Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Aristocrat of Barn Finds: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet
In the late 1950s, Enzo Ferrari had established a history of producing handfuls of beautiful GTs including the Europa, the Ellena, and the California Spyder. But these cars sold tens of examples. Ferrari needed something that would sell in… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Have it Your Way: 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet
The Model T was a rousing success for Henry Ford, but an internal argument was brewing. Competing automakers – particularly Chevrolet – were encroaching on Ford’s sales figures, and more than that, the notion of a motor with more… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
The average home garage is not the ideal location for a restoration project. This is especially true when the object of your desire is of a larger size. While a ’59 Cadillac is desirable, restoring one in that environment… more»
