Classic Convertible Cars

The 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible received a few design modifications to update its look. Learn more about this classic Pontiac muscle car.

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The 1952 Packard 250 Convertible had very few changes made. The 250 Convertible came equipped with a straight-eight engine that powered the 300. Approximately 1,000 Packard 250 convertibles were sold in 1952. Read more about this classic convertible.

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The 1961 Buick LeSabre Convertible helped boost Buick's industry ranking. The Buick LeSabre came with a powerful 364-cid, 235/250 horsepower V-8 engine. Find out what made the LeSabre Convertible boost sales.

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The 1955 DeSoto Firedome Convertible Coupe was made to appeal to the owner's sense of adventure. Packed with a 291-cubic-inch Hemi V-8, the Firedome topped out at 100 mph. Learn more about this classic drop top.

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The 1953-1954 Dodge Firearrow was a sleek two-seat roadster powered by a production 250-bhp Royal V-8. The Firearrows followed a logical progression from dream car to producible vehicle. For more information on the 1953-1954 Firearrow, read on.

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Conditions were so bleak in England after World War II that the country adopted an "export or die" program to attract foreign currency -- mainly U.S. dollars. Read how the 1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible was designed to appeal to U.S. tastes.

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The 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 convertible was introduced to coincide with the release of the popular GTO. It was a powerful sport coupe that appeared before its time. See pictures and learn about this classic car.

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Convertibles, like the 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible, came in a wide selection of flavors back in the Sixties. Dodge offered no less than six different soft tops in its 1965 lineup. Learn the details of the 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible.

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The 1961 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible was a fusion of the Matador and Polara, and received extensive restyling, like rocket-style tail-lights and a space-age dash. Read on to learn how the 1961 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible came to be produced.

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Dodge burst into 1955 with an all-new "Forward Look" in the 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer. Although it shared a shell with Plymouth, it rode a longer wheelbase and had a look all its own. Check out the 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible.

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Sharp styling on the 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean wasn't enough to save the company. Caribbean's finest hour came in 1956, but that was destined to be the car's last year. Learn about the 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean and check out photos.

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By 1953, General Motors was the master at whetting the public's appetite for dream cars at its annual Motorama show, though the company generally referred to its futuristic show cars as "experimental automobiles." Check out the 1953 Buick Wildcat.

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The 1954 Packard Panther Convertible was produced as a concept car with muscle. Only four were produced, making them essentially hand-built with then-revolutionary materials. See pictures and learn more about the 1954 Packard Panther Convertible.

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The U.S. auto industry's phenomenal year of 1955 found Ford in a familiar place: second to Chevrolet overall, but first in convertible sales. Read details about the wildly popular, record-setting 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible Coupe.

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The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is a milestone from the renowned manufacturer. It housed the most potent V-8 engine offered by Cadillac and was one of two "volume" Eldos available from the manufacturer that year. Read about this American classic.

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The 1951 Meteor Custom DeLuxe Convertible Coupe was the most refined version of the thoroughly new Ford/Meteor generation ushered in for 1949. It was the 'Canadianized' version of its namesake car. See pictures of this stunning convertible.

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The 1955 Ford Thunderbird had style in spades owing to its low two-seat bodywork. Though it was inspired by the many foreign sports cars, the Thunderbird was built like a little luxury car. Learn more about this stylish powerful American classic.

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The 1955 Lincoln Capri saw model-year improvements, but sales were dismal in an otherwise booming year. Learn all about the 1955 Lincoln Capri.

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The 1953 Paxton Phoenix Convertible Coupe had unique features like a power-retractable top. It also featured a fiberglass body and chrome bumpers that kept the overall weight under 2,200 pounds. Learn more about this car's design and engineering.

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The 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible was the glamor queen of the 1954 Ford lineup. Ball-joint front suspension was incorporated into the design of the Sunliner for improved ride and handling. Learn about the 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible.

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Plymouth's 1955 vehicles represented a welcome change from previous years' designs. The chassis was stretched to 115 inches and featured upgraded shock absorbers and rear springs. Learn about the 1955 Plymouth and see photos.

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