Convertible

Stored Since The ’90s: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The seller of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible seems to be torn on whether or not he wants to sell the car or keep it himself to restore.  I guess that’s a somewhat common dilemma, but in any… more»

Healthy Hemi: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible

General Motors has Cadillac, and Ford has Lincoln. For Chrysler, Imperial became its premium standalone brand in 1955, producing some of the most expensive American-made cars through the late-1950s and 1960s. One of those was the 1957 Imperial Crown… more»

Driving Project: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

By 1960, the automotive design landscape was shifting, and yesterday’s “must-have” feature was all but consigned to the pages of history. Such was the case with the enormous fins that had dominated the late 1950s. Manufacturers moved to a… more»

Numbers-Matching 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Bluesman Little Milton sang a tune called “Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number” back in the early eighties, but sadly, this doesn’t always ring true in the vintage Corvette community, as we’re seeing quite a few of these cars… more»

Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

One of the most significant battles faced by enthusiasts searching for a First Generation Mustang is locating one that is both ready to enjoy and affordable. That could be the opportunity this ’65 Convertible provides because it is a… more»

Almost Finished: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

It takes a leap of faith to purchase a freshly restored classic because time hasn’t allowed any potential shortcomings to rear their ugly head. I’m not stating that would be the case with this 1966 Mustang Convertible because the… more»

True Barn Find! 1967 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible

Lincoln’s marketing slogan for the ’67 model year was, “Come live the Continental Life”, and the Continental life was like not much other for discerning owners at the time, in a good sort of way.  The coach doors alone… more»

Affordable 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

If your heart yearns for a 1968 Camaro Convertible with a V8/4-speed drivetrain, you generally need to brace for an outlay of $30,000 to find the clean car of your dreams. Perfection pushes that figure significantly higher, making our… more»

Once A Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Deciding what path to follow with a classic purchase can be challenging, but cars like this 1955 Bel Air Convertible allow their new owners plenty of time to contemplate their options before making any commitments. That’s because it is… more»

Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»

Final Year Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible

The Ford LTD was still a popular car in 1972, with more than 475,000 of them rolling off the assembly line for just that one year alone.  But fewer than 1% of that number were convertibles- 4,234 to be… more»

Dry Barn Find: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Certain locations potentially produce more promising barn find projects than others. A dry climate helps protect classic steel, which is the case with this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible. The seller located it in a New Mexico barn, and although… more»

289-Equipped: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible

The seller advertises this Ford Falcon Futura Convertible as a 1964 model, but the VIN and exterior trim confirm it hails from 1965. There’s little to choose between the two years, but such details are always a consideration with… more»

Make an Offer: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

The First Generation GTO appeared on the market in 1964, and while other models claim the title of the original muscle car, most enthusiasts place that crown on the GTO’s head. It remained in production until 1974 before disappearing… more»

Cheap Rolling Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

When a classic vehicle is billed as the least expensive example currently on the market, my immediate thought is to quickly check it out and see if there’s a real bargain to be had.  The seller of this 1960… more»

12 Cylinder Luxury Roadster: 1934 Packard Twelve

The Packard Motor Car Company dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century when the company first began producing vehicles in Warren, Ohio during the year 1899.  Packard was known for its innovation during their early days,… more»

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