This classy looking four-seat convertible 1951 Riley RMD awaits a new owner in Saline, Michigan, with a listing here on eBay. I’d never heard of Riley and my first thought recalled a pre-war Mercedes like this Typ 320. Indeed… more»
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Batstang! 1987 Ford Mustang Custom
Sooooooo, you’re sitting around one evening looking out the window at your Mustang parked in the driveway and thinking, I have way too much time and money on my hands, how can I use up some of that time… more»
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Estate Sale Shelby: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Upon first glance, this estate sale appears to be furniture. In fact, I scrolled through quite a bit of furniture before I found what I was told could be found in the listing: an unrestored original 1968 Shelby GT500… more»
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Open Roof Roadmaster: 1948 Buick
Buick Roadmaster’s are cool cars that pop up from time to time, but when was the last time you saw a solid Convertible? Certainly more desirable with its convertible roof, this not so common find is very solid, looking… more»
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Affordable Drop Top: 1964 Dodge Dart 270
When an affordable original condition Mopar convertible comes up for sale, my attention span collapses and turns to the convertible in question. Parked since 2003, this Dart Convertible is thought to be original, and appears to be quite a… more»
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Convertible Rocket: 1956 Olds Super 88
An Oldsmobile Super 88 is a great looking car, and is definitely a favorite of mine, but a Super 88 convertible? Well, let’s just say my heart skipped a beat. Appearing as a solid candidate for restoration this Super… more»
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There Must Be A Catch: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
I am just going to start with the price on this one: $3500. Yes, a convertible Corvair that looks to be in fairly good condition for just $3500. While Corvairs are an acquired taste, and their prices trend lower… more»
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English Prewar Convertible: 1939 Austin 8 Tourer
No matter what type of cars you like and follow, there always seems to be interesting and unique machines that pop up out of the woodwork. 1939 was the first year for the Austin 8 but was also the… more»
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Muscle Convertible: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Muscle cars are a favorite to many, but many are engulfed with rust, especially in the convertible variety. The seller of this ’69 442 has so delicately asked, “how many unmolested, complete and numbers matching 442 convertibles are out… more»
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Original Interior and Paint: 1929 Packard 645 Dietrich
Consummately elegant and purposeful, this Deitrich-bodied 1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster rides on the same 145 inch wheelbase as a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCab XL, the longest wheelbase of any American car in 1929. This seven passenger touring car… more»
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Miniature Project: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
How can you not love a Crosley? From radios to cars, at one time Crosley made it all! While small cars may not be for everyone, they can certainly be a lot of fun. A friend of mine has… more»
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In Need of Healeying: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite
There are certain cars that draw a crowd no matter where you are, and the Austin Healey “bugeye” Sprite is one of them. Cars like these get smiles and waves on a daily basis, even from “non-car” people. This… more»
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Survivor Wildcat: 1964 Buick Convertible
What can I say, I love ’60s GM convertibles! Buick Wildcats have always had my attention and I enjoy writing about them. Powerful old American cars are always great fun, but powerful old American cars with a convertible top… more»
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Fresh from the Orange Grove: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Sneeze much? Don’t even look at this picture if you suffer from allergies. Abandoned in a California orange grove, this 1970 Ford Torino GT convertible hasn’t been driven since 1988. Had it lingered in a Louisiana swamp or a… more»
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Eating Two Elephants: A Pair Of 1918 Buick Tourings
How do you eat an elephant? How do you eat two elephants? The answer is simple: one bite at a time. In restorations, things aren’t quite this simple, but a lot of cars end up completed if the owner… more»
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Country Club Staple: 1974 Mercedes 450 SL
Many years ago, right after dinosaurs gave up their reign on Earth, the Mercedes name was synonymous with quality. That may sound like a catch phrase or advertising line today, but it was true for a long time. People… more»
