European Convertibles and Targas
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1956 Buick Century Convertible
1952 Ford Crestline Convertible
1958 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Sculptor by Erwin Wurm
Taken in MONA, Hobart
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A little more of that beautifully restored 1932 Chrysler convertible coupe, and pretty rare too. I had to move the poor thing out of the rain and over to dry land! ;)
I know you just love the techie stuff too, so here it be:
1932 Chrysler Series CI Straight Six Roadster, 224 cubic inch 82 HP L head engine. One of only 474 made in 1932 model year.
a dream T model of the 1950s
parked next to me.
Une vieille MG décapotable de rêve
modèle T des années 50
stationnée près de chez moi
The Series Sixty-two was a model produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964 when it was renamed “Calais” for the 1965 model year. It was one of Cadillac’s most popular models. For the 1949 model year, the Series Sixty-two spawned the “Coupe deVille.”
For the 1953 model year the world was introduced to the very first Series Sixty-two Eldorado. The Series Sixty-two convertible was one of America’s most luxurious convertibles. Cadillac’s magnificent new design and craftsmanship were dramatically displayed in the 1957 Cadillac Series Sixty-two convertible.
Cadillac for the 1957 model year was completely redesigned. A Cadillac convertible was the celebrity among Cadillacs. There was no more gracious manner in which to enjoy open-air touring than the 1957 Series Sixty-two convertible. Its aristocratic flair was dramatic and pronounced.
Apart from the Biarritz convertible, the Series Sixty-two convertible was the most elegant convertible built in the land. It was the synthesis of two motoring worlds; it had all the panache of a ragtop and the comfort of a luxury car. Style code #6267F Series Sixty-two convertible had a base price of $5,225. (Cadillac repairs today run up tabs along these same dollar amounts…amazing)
The 1957 Cadillacs were all-new in design from the 1956 models. The 1957 cars presented a new sleekness in every line as witnessed by the Series Sixty-two convertible. They were built almost 3” lower in overall height.
The front end ensemble was boldly aggressive. It retained the “Dagmars.” The sweep of its new fender lines extended back to the redesign of the iconic Cadillac tail fins.
The convertible’s silhouette was highlighted by chrome-framed wheel openings and extended contour lines to both front and rear fenders. The fender skirts were dropped for a cleaner more contemporary look at the time.
All Cadillac bodies were built by the Fleetwood Division of Fisher Body under relentless quality control procedures. The Series Sixty-two convertible rode upon a long 129.5” wheelbase, had the luxury length of 220.9” and an 80” wide stance.
The Cadillac 6.0 litre 365 CID 16-valve V8 engine had five main bearings, intake silencer, and hydraulic lifters. It was constructed with cast iron, block and cylinder heads. The engine was equipped with a Rochester 4-bbl downdraft Quadrajet carburetor with equalized manifold, and automatic choke. It produced 300 hp @ 4,800 rpm with 542 Nm of peak torque @ 2,800 rpm. Performance was rated as 0-60 mph in 11.2 seconds, 0-100 mph in 33.1 seconds with a top speed of 119 mph. It could do the ¼ mile @ 81 mph in 18.1 seconds.
The Cadillac Series sixty-two convertible was a triumph of motoring distinction. Its unmatched comfort and spacious dignity was the finest expression of Cadillac’s dramatically new styling. In the way it looked and the way it drove, the 1957 Cadillac Series Sixty-two convertible introduced a brand new measure of excitement to modern luxury motoring…done in the manner only the “Standard of the World” could provide. This is another classic encore presentation…in the continuing saga of “As the Standard of the World Turns.”
notoriousluxury.com/2014/06/21/1957-cadillac-series-sixty...
The 33rd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Illinois Railway Museum
Union, Illinois 42.227808, -88.528444
August 4, 2024
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1949 Hudson Super Six Convertible.
Hudson's stepdown body styling was a fresh new look in the late 40's. The Super Six Convertible was stylish and practical with the reliable 262 Inline 6-cylinder engine; it had plenty of power and was also fuel efficient. The '49 Hudson has a 3 speed column shift. This car also has a power assist convertible top that can be put up in short order if one were to get caught in the rain and a beautiful all leather interior. The wood-grain dash and bold instruments are easy to read as well as original AM radio and clock.
Beautiful vintage VW Bug parked in a parking lot in front of the "Visualize" Mosaic mural on Fulton Street in downtown Grand Rapids.
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A Chrysler Convertible converted into a racing car, photographed in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium (1935).
My colorization of Willem van de Poll´s image in the Dutch National Archief collection.
For my video; youtu.be/Nay7Ap7PjB0,
Vintage Car Club of Canada, Vancouver Chapter,
VCCC Easter Gathering,
April 17, 2022,
Trev Deeley's, parking lot,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
For my video; youtu.be/k1YO5nnz-_M,
Spirit of Edmonds, Car Show and Street Festival
Middlegate, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
For my video; youtu.be/jiOrFwBz6L8,
Tom the Tire Guy's, Mother's Day, Show and Shine, 2012,
Whalley, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada,