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»
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Parked 42 Years! 1967 Ford Fairlane Convertible
A wise man once commented that, if you don’t like Elvis Presley, “You just haven’t heard the right Elvis!” Similarly, Ford’s mid-sized Fairlane exhibited multiple personalities in the ’60s, with progressively smaller redesigns for 1960 and 1962, followed by… more»
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On The Chopping Block: Ford Galaxie XL Convertible
A clean and well maintained convertible survivor is no easy feat to find, but this ’67 Galaxie XL is very nice with possibly 51,000 original miles. Stored indoors the past five years, this Galaxie runs flawlessly but needs brake… more»
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Jungle Find! 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
This Saint Petersburg, Florida classic needs a big drink from the Fountain of Youth. Rescued from a fern-filled yard, this 1949 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sat abandoned for some time, but maintains most of its original equipment, and if you’re… more»
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Mystery Machine – 1929 Buick Model 44 Roadster
Looking like it was ridden hard and put away wet, this 1929 Buick Model 44 Rumble Seat Roadster needs a new owner to refurbish or restore it to the status of “automobile.” Thanks to reader Matt W who spotted… more»
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Repo Find! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It’s not every day that we see a bank auctioning repossessed classic cars on eBay, and frankly the listing for this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible here on eBay includes more detail than some owners expend on cars with six-digit “Buy… more»
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Man-powered! 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 Convertible
Mercury’s sales literature for the 1967 Cyclone states “The man who loves the excitement of high performance will just naturally take to the Cyclone… Man-powered… This is the Man’s Car… for men who like their action big.” Wow! No… more»
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Luscious 1982 Lancia Zagato
Lancia Zagatos have not been expensive recently, nor are they currently, but I have a suspicion this will change over the course of the near future. In the 1980s, the “not quite a convertible” style was popular as evidenced… more»
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Potential Bargain: 1951 Muntz Jet
If you were to try to pick a car that was worthy of an extensive restoration and would still be valuable enough to not be in over your head on restoration costs, here’s a 1951 Muntz Jet to consider…. more»
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Triple Black Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
If you’re anything like me, then you love large 1960s American convertibles. GM had a plentiful amount of convertible selections from the mid-late 1960s all of which would be an excellent choice for the most fun convertible activity: cruising…. more»
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Big Shooter: 1950 Crosley Hotshot
If 30 horsepower is too much for you, this 1950 Crosley Hotshot might just be the ticket. This fun little sports car is listed on eBay with a buy it now price of $9,500 or you can make an… more»
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Iacocca’s Lifeboat: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
By 1982, Chrysler was in real trouble financially. Years of mismanagement and quality control problems had taken their toll, and the outside forces of rising fuel prices and double digit interest rates did little to help the situation. Fortunately,… more»
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Far From The Family Tree: 1970 Siata Spring
I can relate to this 1970 Siata Spring. Like me, this yellow duckling is by far the ugliest off-spring from a family whose lineage had been beauty, grace, and elegance before it’s arrival. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks… more»
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All in the Family: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Rag Top
Our neighbor, the accountant, had one. Dark green, black top, black interior. Every Saturday at 3:30pm he would clean it for 90 minutes, change into a black turtleneck and pleated slacks, and return with a gorgeous date. They would… more»
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SoCal Preserved: 1963 Rambler American 440
As an incurable AMC/Rambler/Nash/Hudson fan, a car like this 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible is pretty appealing to me. Hopefully there are a few others who like this generation of the Rambler American out there. This drop-top beauty is… more»
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Topless Truck: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Here’s an unusual one. As if a 1983 Dodge Rampage isn’t unusual enough, this one is rust-free which adds to the unusual factor. There is also another secret hiding in, or on, this one. It’s posted on Craigslist, or… more»
