You just never know how many cars are hidden away in garages, I can’t even guess how many. A million? It’s got to be at least a million given the world’s population and how many cars were made over… more»
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Triple Threat: 1987 Renault GTA + 2 Convertibles
My eyes bug out like a Killers From Space cast member whenever I see or even hear about a Renault GTA. These three Renaults, a 1987 GTA and two 1985 Alliance convertibles, are posted on Craigslist in the Milwaukee,… more»
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Crazy Custom Convertible: 1951 Studebaker
This one is a head-scratcher. I can’t quite figure out which parts of this custom 1951 Studebaker are from a 1951 Studebaker and which parts are fabricated. Maybe that’s how the designer intended it to be. This crazy custom… more»
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Two Made This Way: 1971 Mustang Convertible
Let’s look at how we get to the rarity of this 1971 Ford Mustang. We’ll start with 149,682 – that’s the total number of Mustangs made that year. 6,121 of those were Convertibles. 23 of those convertibles were finished… more»
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Parked In ’79! 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Looking fairly solid, this trailer-bound Torino in San Jose, California last propelled itself on public roadways in 1979! This highly interesting original configuration increases its rarity. Not many dealers would order a GT convertible with the 302 cubic inch… more»
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T-Bird Treasure: 1955 Ford Convertible
With a wave of American GI’s back from the war with fond memories of European cars like the MG TC Roadster and the Jaguar XK120 – American car manufacturers responded with sporty alternatives. The Chevy Corvette, introduced at the… more»
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“As Is” Special! 1962 Corvette Convertible
The least powerful 2018 Corvette gives you the 455 HP (net) 6.2L V8. Transmission choices for 2018 include manual or automatic with seven or eight speeds, respectively (thanks to digitaltrends.com for some details). In 1962 your standard Corvette came… more»
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The Blazette: 1974 Chevrolet LUV Convertible
We’ve all seen a Chevy Luv before but I don’t know how many of us have seen a 1974 Chevrolet LUV convertible with a V6? This one is different but I couldn’t resist. This drop top can be found on… more»
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Package Deal: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible And A Boat
Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 sale? Most of us are bargain hunters and this is an unusual pairing: a 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible and a 1959 Aerocraft Boat. The seller has them both listed in the same Craigslist post,… more»
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White Delight: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Back in 1991, I had a white 300E and it was a great car. It would have been much more fun to have a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL like this one that’s posted on Craigslist. The photos and text can… more»
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Barn Fresh! 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Wow – You had me at “needs floor pans, trunk pan, inner and outer wheel tub patches etc. bottom of the doors have rust also.” Seriously, though, I respect a seller who gives an honest reckoning of a vehicle’s… more»
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Uncommon Drop Top: 1952 Hudson Hornet
Convertibles are always interesting in the classic car realm, but how about a convertible version of an American Icon? Scarce, uncommon, and rare, this 1952 Hudson Hornet convertible is a sweet example that runs and drives. Parked since 2013,… more»
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$3,700: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Sportbak
I can’t think of a car that is universally-loved, one with such a jaw-dropping design that there isn’t a living human who isn’t nuts over it. The closest thing I can think of is a Series-1 Jaguar E-Type convertible… more»
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Frankenbenz! Mercedes 190SL on SLK Frame
This one-off marriage of a rough but once-elegant Mercedes Benz 190SL body on a later Mercedes-Benz SLK frame needs a new owner to get it across the finish line, or should I say further out of the starting gate?… more»
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Heart Breaker: 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
How many times have you seen a car that looked like a dream come true in the photos only to find that the car was in rougher shape than you thought? Well sadly that is the story here with… more»
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$1,500 Ragtop: 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Spring is almost here, even though we’re supposed to get almost a foot of snow again this week. Sigh. This 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser gives me hope that winter will soon be over with. It’s posted on Craigslist, and… more»
