Convertible

BF Exclusive: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible

Mercury introduced its Cougar range as a more luxurious alternative to Ford’s Mustang. They did so despite the initial misgivings expressed by the parent company’s management, but it proved to be a wise decision. By the time Mercury closed… more»

Original 1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible

The Centurion is one of those Buick names that doesn’t really seem to get widespread attention, and that’s probably due in part to its short production span, which lasted only from 1971 to 1973.  The car was a mid-level… more»

Cheap 1988 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo Convertible

This 1988 Pontiac Sunbird may not be the most exhilarating ragtop ever made, but for a late-eighties J-platform car this one’s pretty cool and seems like a lot of fun for a driver officially priced at $3,650, but in… more»

Rare 1971 Jeep Jeepster Commando SC1

This 1971 Jeep Jeepster Commando SC1 is located in Walla Walla, Washington. Matt H. found it here on Craigslist with an asking price of $20,000. The Jeepster Commando was first manufactured by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with… more»

Lost Storage: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top

The Bonneville was a staple in the Pontiac lineup from 1957 to 2005 and was usually the top-of-the-line offering. The cars were redesigned in 1961 through 1964 and the latter editions of the Bonneville rode on a three-inch longer… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

With the rising popularity of the Super Sport in the Chevelle lineup by 1968, demand had waned considerably for the offering in the full-size Impala. But it would remain in production through the balance of the decade. This ’68… more»

1969 Plymouth 440 Fury III Convertible

Editor’s Note – Sometimes we accidentally feature the same car twice. Since each author has a different take on this Fury, we thought we would go ahead and run both. It’s always nice to find a full-size convertible that’s… more»

Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible

The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»

Only Needs A Top: 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible

This 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible is for sale here on eBay in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s a beautiful car, needing only minor work, and bids are currently hovering around $9,000 with the reserve not met. With just 1,250 of these… more»

Stored for 20 Years: 1970 Buick LaSabre Convertible

Many traditional Convertibles force owners to compromise due to their relatively compact dimensions. However, full-size models like the 1970 Buick LeSabre offer enough space for a growing family wishing to indulge in a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. This classic recently… more»

First One Sold! 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Can a car ever be considered a work of art? It is a question that has often sparked debate. Art connoisseurs might argue that a car is little more than a collection of steel, glass, and plastic. Classic car… more»

Droptop Driver! 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Having just been introduced one year earlier, the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was already off to a strong start by 1965 and securing itself a good position in the Chevy mid-size line-up.  Production totals hit more than 150,000 for the… more»

Rare Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Fury

For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”…. more»

Milestone Car in Pieces: 1950 Jaguar XK120

Many of us remember a unique old car that showed up occasionally in our hometowns.  Specifically, something special that stood out among the same old cars on the road.  In my childhood, I would occasionally see a Porsche 356… more»

Everything Works! 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

Update 08/11/2023: We’ve seen a few classics recently where the seller hasn’t succeeded the first time when offering them for sale. This 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible is a perfect example because despite the bidding hitting $27,500, that figure fell… more»

Rare Roadster: 1936 Ford Model 68 Convertible

By the late 1920s, Edsel Ford finally convinced his father that the best-selling Model T needed an evolution. When the 1930s rolled around, that evolution became a revolution. Now in keen competition with Chevrolet, Ford began updating its models… more»