I want a large convertible from the 60's

"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen) 10/29/2013 at 11:01 • Filed to: Convertible

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Which are good one's to get? I craigslisted 196* Convertible and found quite a few awesome looking cars. Such as this Cadillac.

I really dig the color of that interior along with the black exterior. Some day I would love to own a summer cruiser like one of these. Are there some convertibles of this era that are considered much better than others? Which one's are a particularly good value? I definitely don't have the funds for a Continental from this era, however cool they might be. lol.

CalzoneGolem > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:05

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Can't go wrong with a Caddy.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:07

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Love the stacked headlights from the 65-66 Cadillacs. I've also always admired Ford Galaxies. GM had one of these cars for each of their brands both mid size and full size so that gives you about 8 different options. Not as familiar with the Mopar offerings.

Who needs sway bars anyway > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:08

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I'm not the biggest fan of convertibles, but my favorite car from the era sure looks good with no top, The 63' Galaxie. They should be cheaper, are pretty sharp looking and can be had with the 427.

Jagvar > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:08

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1966 Imperial Crown convertible.

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:34

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Oh man, love that Caddy. Between Cadillac and Continental, I think you'd have the range of desirable 1960s open-air land barge pretty well covered.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 11:37

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The one above was going for about $9000 I think, on craigslist.

No interior pics though. Claims no rust. Seems like a fairly decent deal. I really like it in black.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jagvar 10/29/2013 at 11:40

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That's a great looking car too! Just googled some more pics of it.

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:40

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Seriously, that Cadillac is sweeeeeet. And, really, what other color could you possibly want on that car? (I mean, besides like a super-sixties turquoise or something)

Jagvar > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:43

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It looks to have sold, but there was one in Florida for sale for $4,800 . Didn't include a top, though.

NinetyQ > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:45

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Obligatory Lincoln Town Car anyway! Can't afford it? Sell a kidney or something! They're not TOO bad, really.

Jagvar > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:47

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Looks like a clean example will set you back around $25K.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Who needs sway bars anyway 10/29/2013 at 11:48

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I saw some somewhat decent-looking deals on Galaxie's, I do like them. I guy at my work has one.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > NinetyQ 10/29/2013 at 11:53

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Oh man, that is beautiful. I need this in wallpaper size, haha.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jagvar 10/29/2013 at 11:55

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Haha wow! I could definitely handle a little bit of a fixer-upper, but do want one in running condition. So I think I'd be looking in about the 8 - 12k range.

Doctor Shieldsy > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:55

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You just prompted me to find one of the coolest cars I've seen in a while! Check out this 1963 Chrysler 300 'vert:

http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/4116807869…

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 11:55

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Haha, I do also dig the white exterior + red interior. I don't like it on a lot of cars, but on a classy 60's landbarge it is totally appropriate.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Doctor Shieldsy 10/29/2013 at 11:57

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hmm for some reason your link is messed up, but that is one great looking car!

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 11:58

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That is true. Definitely a more... well-known combo, but there's a good reason for that.

pdx107 > NinetyQ 10/29/2013 at 11:59

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you speak the truth, I would love one of those, damn shame it is too long for my garage.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 10/29/2013 at 11:59

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Yeah, for GM I came across a number of Pontiacs and Buicks that looked pretty cool. They don't compare to the Cadillacs and Lincolns though, in my opinion.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 12:01

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That combo works fantastically well for the Lincoln in NinetyQ's post.

What are you implying the reason is?

Doctor Shieldsy > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 12:07

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I think I fixed it... but here's the rest of the pics just in case:

Asking $12K from Huntsville, AL

NinetyQ > pdx107 10/29/2013 at 12:08

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Sounds like you need a longer garage then. That's the only logical solution.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Doctor Shieldsy 10/29/2013 at 12:15

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Wow that is a great looking interior.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 12:24

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You should totally have a look at the Caddy, and, as posted on another comment, check out a Galaxie. I'm not a big fan of convertibles either, but these large, slab sided ones are sweet.

pdx107 > NinetyQ 10/29/2013 at 12:24

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I am hoping one of the houses I inherit has a long enough garage also a tall enough garage for my VW Westfalia. Otherwise, time to sell something and get a nice older house.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 10/29/2013 at 12:29

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I probably won't be making a purchase in the next couple of years. I'm just educating myself on all the cars I eventually want to have sitting in my garage, haha. This seems like a good time of year to get a deal, since we are headed into winter nobody is probably very interested in a convertible here in Michigan.

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 12:31

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The reason? Because it looks awesome. It's just that you see it a lot.

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 12:33

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WAIT!

Here's a suggestion that I haven't seen brought up yet:

Fuckin Corvair!

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 12:38

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Lol yes! I found a turbo one!

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4157784377…

Lol, just how likely is fiery death?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 12:39

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Yeah, just wondering exactly what your sarcasm was implying, haha.

phenotyp > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 12:43

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Just likely enough to keep it fun.

AMC/Renauledge > phenotyp 10/29/2013 at 13:13

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That was a compact. Therefore, not large.

AMC/Renauledge > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/29/2013 at 13:14

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1966 Buick Wildcat convertible. Pure HOT.

AMC/Renauledge > Jagvar 10/29/2013 at 13:16

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The '66 is my second-favorite Imperial of all. Especially the Crown convertible. Gotta love the 440, crosshatch grille, headlight covers, and the last year of the unique BOF construction.

phenotyp > AMC/Renauledge 10/29/2013 at 15:32

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Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > AMC/Renauledge 10/29/2013 at 16:09

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Oooh, nice one!