1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

Combining the style & features of a sports car with a full size car with lots of room & comfort was made available with the 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The Impala came as a convertible and a sports coupe and had four V8 options ranging from 250-hp - 409hp.

1963 Studebaker Avanti

In 1962 a Studebaker Avanti R3 broke 29 Bonneville speed records making it one of the fastest American cars ever built. The '63 Avanti was redesigned for the first time since 1953. Legendary designer Raymond Loewy gave it a design that looked more European than American. The front fender and rear bumper were pretty sharp, it had a fiberglass body, circular headlights, and no front grille. The 289cid V8 was in very high demand but unfortunately production could not meet the demand.

1967 Lincoln Continental

Custon 67' Continental Convertible

1967 Ford LTD

In 1965, in competition with the Chevrolet Caprice, Ford introduced the LTD. It's very similar to Ford's Galaxie but much more upscale and luxurious. It had the strongest body Ford ever made, it was a quiet ride with solid engineering advances.

1968 Dodge Charger

Custom 68' Charger

1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

In 1907 The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost driven by Claude Johnson completed the Rest and Be Thankful Scottish Reliability Trail in Scottland. It is a treacherous trail that hasn't been improved since the days of William Wallace. The car won a gold medal for excellence in hill climbing, fuel consumption, and reliability.

One Of The Most Sophisticated Cars Of The Seventies

The 1971 Buick Electra 225 sport coupes were one of the most sophisticated cars of the seventies. It has classic styling and magnificent performance. It's has a 3 speed turbo hydra matic 400 automatic transmission, and a V8 engine. It has a full flow ventilation system, electric clock, from and rear arm rests, full foam seats, a heater and defroster. Those features we take for granted now were really appreciated back then.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible My Dream Car

I've wondered what dream car do I want when I get enough money, at first my mind was sold on mustang made in the 70's, but now I am convinced that this is the car I want, this is my dream car. It's not too expensive, it's sexy, and I can just picture my happiness riding around in it with the top down on a hot summer day. One day she will be mine.

1977 Cadillac Eldorado

In 1977 the Cadillac Eldorado was one of the finest convertibles the world has seen. At the time it was the only convertible built in America. Four wheel disc brakes paired well with the front wheel drive, it had am and fm radio stations and the climate control was pretty cool. 

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

53' Chevy Corvette pearl white, beautiful color and beautiful interior to match the trim on the wheels.

1973 Laguna

The 73' Laguna series only lasted 3 years from 1973 - 1976.

1949 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

The 1949 Coupe De Ville was the sports model of Cadillac. The sweeping lines gave the feel of a convertible but had the comfort of a closed car. Cadillac's taste is smart and sophisticated, it really shows off with their tasteful interior of leather and cloth upholstery. In 1949 the Coupe De Ville was one of the finest and most expensive cars in the world. It was really designed for those who desired the finer things in life.

1972 Monte Carlo

Custom 72' Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In 1972 luxury cars were very expensive. But the 72' Monte Carlo was made beautifully and affordable. The quiet beauty had standard power steering, standard power front disc brakes, and a 350 cubic inch V8 engine. The 72' Monte Carlo was an enjoyable ride with style and comfort. The wheel base was 116 inches with a five foot track similar to the sporty car.

2015 Chervrolet Camaro Convertible

2015 Camaro Drop Top

1960 Cadillac DeVille

Back in the day this 1960 Cadillac  Sedan DeVille was supremely gracious. The engineering features were advanced, while the superb performance and satisfying comfort made the DeVille one of the leaders in luxury cars. 

1975 American Motors Company Matador Coupe

75' Matador Coupe AMC

1983 Ninety Eight Oldsmobile Regency Brougham

In 1983 the Ninety Eight Oldsmobile Regency Brougham was considered to be very classy and luxurious. It was the the go to car for a night out on the town or for those special occasions where elegance and sophistication was desired. The sedan was a dramatic head turner coming and going, the width made it traditionally spacious, and velour upholstered seats made it extremely comfortable. 

1969 Camaro

Custom 69' Chevrolet Camaro SS

1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible

The 1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible was half wack and half astonishing in design. Notice the definition and height of the tailfins paired with a dramatic drop of the trunk. The uniquely designed somewhat squared steering wheel, and headlights that pop out like eyes exiting their sockets. The straightforward grille and available custom bright colors are also unique and desirable. You had only two options either to love it or hate it.

1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Custom 73' Chevy Monte Carlo

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The Cadillac Eldorado was adored by many when it was introduced in 1953. Eldorado only designed convertibles until 1956 where open and closed models were made available. Many custom colors were made available for the Biarritz and you even had the option to get gold wheels and a gold grille.

Pontiac Grand Ville

This Grand Ville looks pretty sweet, but I can't put my finger on the year, definitely the early 70's though.

1968 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible

The 68' Ford Galaxie XL convertible has a unique grille that actually hides it's headlights. Hidden fasteners keep the easy to fold vinyl power top in place. Foam cushioned bucket seats are very comfortable and the plush carpeting and large console give a nice touch. It has great suspension with stiff springs needed for maximum handling. The shocks are heavy duty and the stabilizing bar is hefty.

1962 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

Custom 62' Coupe De Ville

1978 Buick Riviera

The Riviera Coupe combines the classic elegance of traditional Riviera styling with fully independent suspension, front-wheel drive and a standard 5.0 litre V8. The Riviera T Type is equipped with the enthusiast in mind, 3.8 litre turbocharged V6 engine with SFI and Gran Touring suspension. The Riviera Convertible adds all the singular experience of top down motoring to all the luxury, comfort and elegance that is so much a part of every Riviera. Seating areas are upholstered in fine cloth, or, if you wish, leather and vinyl or leather and vinyl with suede. There is luxurious cut pile carpeting, and the look or rich woodgrain enhances the instrument panel and doors.

1970 Dodge Challenger

Custom 70' Challenger

1960 MGA Twin Cam

The two seater MGA was one of the most popular sports cars of it's time. In seven years they sold more than 100,000 units including 2,111 twin cam models. The total displacement for the twin cams were 1,588cc, it had the power of 108 horses at 6,799 rpm. The handling was always exceptional but the engine had it's problems. MG continued to work out the kinks until production ended in 1962.

1964 Cadillac Eldorado

Classic 64' Eldorado Convertible

1958 Chevrolet Impala

In 1958 the Chevrolet Impala set the tone for sheer luxury at an affordable price. It was popular with buyers because of the attractive styling everything from the trim, the grill, the headlights, and taillights. The 58' model was made longer and wider making the interior more comfortable and spacious. It had more capability and strength at high RPMs with a forged steel crankshaft and light weight aluminum slipper pistons.

1969 Javelin

Custom 69' AMC Javelin

Cars Made By American Motors Corporation

Once upon a time American Motors Corporation cars were huge, right behind the big three. They used to use parts from other manufacturers like power steering and pumps but that didn't really make a difference in their vehicles identity. They were on of the first to use overdrive which turned out to be a common feature with American cars today. They used to build Small, efficient cars but from the mid 60s to the mid 70s they started to make large gas guzzlers which was ultimately their downfall. The picture above is a 1970 AMC Rebel Machine.

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

57' Thunderbird Convertible

1959 Delahaye Type 165 V12 Figoni Cabriolet

Delahaye is a French automaker who got started in the automotive industry in 1894. Delahaye cars are very stylish, luxurious, and very durable. Delahaye had a great racing record at LeMans, the Grand Prix, and the Coupe des Alps a 5 year career. The 1959 Delahaye type 165 V12 Figoni Cabriolet is a two seater with a spectacular aerodynamic design. The seats were made out of exotic white ostrich hide and the chrome trim on the exterior is both classy and unique.

1954 Packard Caribbean

Custom 54' Packard Caribbean Convertable

1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental

The 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental was part of an luxury car dynasty inspired by Edsel Ford. The V-12 European styled Continental served as the blueprint for many cars. The long front, sweeping fron fenders, tall chromed out grilles, and bumpers with trim really set the tone for European automotive design.

Custom 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Custom 68' Camaro, love the paint job!

1948 Cisitalia 202 Coupe

In the mid 1940s Piero Dusio told stylist Giovanni Savonuzzi "I want a car that is wide like my Buick, low like a GP racer, comfortable like a Rolls Royce, and liht like our single seater D46 race car". The beautiful 1948 Cisitalia 202 coupe appeared at the Villa d"Este Concours d'Elegance in rare form and till this day it is in the permanent collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art.

1938 Delage

Custom 38' Delage D8 120 hardtop

1965 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350

All Shelby had to do to make the GT 350 was take a really good car and make it even better. They gave it more power and better handling similar to a cobra. The shocks were upgraded and it was given rear traction bars for better suspension. The engine was allowed to breathe easier using bullet mufflers, and you just gotta love those stripes.

1966 Ford Fairlane

Custom 66' Fairlane 500 XL

1967 Lamborghini Miura P400

The Lamborghini Miura P400 Chasis was shown with coachwork at the Turin car show in 1965. The engineering and body craftsmanship was so detailed people wondered how would they be able to produce in bulk in a timely fashion to meet demands. In the beginning production was rushed and some things were forgotten, like air conditioning and a radio but they eventually fixed the problems in later versions.

1957 Lincoln Continental Mark 2

57' Lincoln Continental

1957 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster

The Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster replaced the 300SL Gullwing. Production for the Gullwing ended after 54' and plans for the Roadster started. The Gullwing was too small and tight because of the doors and no trunk space. The Roadster would be more of a spacious vehicle with more comfort to appeal to people in California.

Chevrolet Corvair

Looks like a 67 Corvair with custom wheels

1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

From 1966 - 1969 Chevrolet went after a market yearning for compact cars. So they created the Corvair Monza, but they skipped a crucial step when they did not put in the suspension stabilizing bar. They were trying to save money in production but without the stabilizing bar the Corvair had terrible handling. By 1969 Corvairs were done.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, beautiful color!

1964 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964 and sold 400,000 units in the first year. It was the bestselling new car in history so GM (feeling the pressure), immediately came out with the Camaro in 1967 in competition with Mustang. With the 64' Mustang you had the option of a fastback, hardtop coupe, or a convertible. The long hood-short rear design is being copied to this day. This truly is a trendsetting car.

1967 Ford Mustang GTA

Custom 67' Mustang

1939 Bugatti Type 57C Sqoutchik Roadster

French designers did a wonderful job on the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Sqoutchik Roadster. They eliminated the square cut box shaped car designs that dominated since the early 1910s and replaced them with aerodynamic designs. The interior cockpit was pretty basic with leather seats, a wood grain dash with big easily read instruments and controls.