List of convertibles?

F14CRAZY · 11-13-2008, 01:40 PM

For a while I've been trying to think up a list of vehicles meeting the following criteria:

-FULL SIZE convertible

-at least front disc brakes (or that can be converted)

-V8, preferably a big block

Mostly I've come up with the GM B-bodies, including the Impala, Caprice, Lesabre, Electra 225, Centurion, Grand Ville, Eldorado, Deville, Delta 88...

...Chrysler Newport (I think it has discs and I think they made a 'vert), Galaxy 500...any Mercury's?

This is again my idea of a nice classic vehicle to tow my 19' Bayliner in the summer. Any other cars to add? Would have been nice if the Mark IV was offered in drop top form as well as the Riviera (i would have bought one already lol)

I like the looks of the '71-76 Lesabre and like a '69 225. The Caprice and Impala seem to be expensive for that era. Eldorado can be had pretty cheap but I personally don't like the styling

ClassyEldo · 11-14-2008, 07:15 PM

From Ford, there's the last full-sized Convertibles were the '71 & '72 LTD's. I think the Marquis Convertibles were last built in 1970. In 1970, one could get a Chrysler Three Hundred Convertible filling these criterion. In 1971 to 1973, there was also the Buick Centurion Convertible model. The last Imperial Convertible was in 1968, and it probably had disc brakes, too. The 1969 and 1970 DeVille (Cadillac) Convertibles had disc brakes, and they are rear wheel drive, compared to the 1971 to 1976 Eldorado Convertibles (the 1976 had four wheel disc brakes) that replaced them in the Cadillac line-up. As for the Eldorado styling, I have restored a 1971, the original bodystyle of the series through 1976--and in my opinion, the best! (Still can't 'Upload' images as I used to on GMI!)

F14CRAZY · 11-14-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the info! I didn't know there was a 300 during that time...isn't the 300 traditionally supposed to be the super dooper top of the line Chrysler, above the Imperial?

ClassyEldo · 12-22-2008, 06:18 PM

Just came across this beautiful 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible listed for sale, along with some nice photos--check it out:

http://www.orlandoclassiccars.com/sh...s.php?v_id=621

It really was rare when sold new, and even more rare today! This was from the days when car brands had an "identity." Cool!

11-13-2008, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,648	List of convertibles? For a while I've been trying to think up a list of vehicles meeting the following criteria: -FULL SIZE convertible -at least front disc brakes (or that can be converted) -V8, preferably a big block Mostly I've come up with the GM B-bodies, including the Impala, Caprice, Lesabre, Electra 225, Centurion, Grand Ville, Eldorado, Deville, Delta 88... ...Chrysler Newport (I think it has discs and I think they made a 'vert), Galaxy 500...any Mercury's? This is again my idea of a nice classic vehicle to tow my 19' Bayliner in the summer. Any other cars to add? Would have been nice if the Mark IV was offered in drop top form as well as the Riviera (i would have bought one already lol) I like the looks of the '71-76 Lesabre and like a '69 225. The Caprice and Impala seem to be expensive for that era. Eldorado can be had pretty cheap but I personally don't like the styling __________________ Extreme4x4:Fp comes in with his "new" math (1+1=3) and strawmen, Ramjet comes in on any bandwagon that could possibly show the Mustang in bad light, Simon tries to argue in any way that does NOT attract moderators attention, kneedrager argues logic against bias, wescoent inject logic in short phrases with some innuendo thrown in, and eaton changes the arguement to SRA sucks in every conceivable measure. The rest are pretty neutral, and most compliment the Mustangs, and Fords accomplishment. Last edited by F14CRAZY : 11-13-2008 at 01:42 PM.

11-14-2008, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ClassyEldo 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Drives: 2008 CTS-4 Premium & 2001 SLS Sedan Posts: 287	Re: List of convertibles? From Ford, there's the last full-sized Convertibles were the '71 & '72 LTD's. I think the Marquis Convertibles were last built in 1970. In 1970, one could get a Chrysler Three Hundred Convertible filling these criterion. In 1971 to 1973, there was also the Buick Centurion Convertible model. The last Imperial Convertible was in 1968, and it probably had disc brakes, too. The 1969 and 1970 DeVille (Cadillac) Convertibles had disc brakes, and they are rear wheel drive, compared to the 1971 to 1976 Eldorado Convertibles (the 1976 had four wheel disc brakes) that replaced them in the Cadillac line-up. As for the Eldorado styling, I have restored a 1971, the original bodystyle of the series through 1976--and in my opinion, the best! (Still can't 'Upload' images as I used to on GMI!)

11-14-2008, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,648	Re: List of convertibles? Thanks for the info! I didn't know there was a 300 during that time...isn't the 300 traditionally supposed to be the super dooper top of the line Chrysler, above the Imperial? __________________ Extreme4x4:Fp comes in with his "new" math (1+1=3) and strawmen, Ramjet comes in on any bandwagon that could possibly show the Mustang in bad light, Simon tries to argue in any way that does NOT attract moderators attention, kneedrager argues logic against bias, wescoent inject logic in short phrases with some innuendo thrown in, and eaton changes the arguement to SRA sucks in every conceivable measure. The rest are pretty neutral, and most compliment the Mustangs, and Fords accomplishment.

12-22-2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
ClassyEldo 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Drives: 2008 CTS-4 Premium & 2001 SLS Sedan Posts: 287	Re: List of convertibles? Just came across this beautiful 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible listed for sale, along with some nice photos--check it out: http://www.orlandoclassiccars.com/sh...s.php?v_id=621 It really was rare when sold new, and even more rare today! This was from the days when car brands had an "identity." Cool!

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