Spring has come and the time has come to take off your condom, your condom, that is. AutoHunter – the online auction site powered by ClassicCars.com – offers a few examples of convertibles ranging from cool sports cars to a vintage luxury cruiser, each of which can be enjoyed outdoors on a clear blue day or on a pleasant evening under the stars.
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biaritz
One of only 1,800 built, the Caddy is powered by a 365 cid V8 with twin 4-barrel carburetors backed by a 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. The impressive convertible has been fully restored, with supporting documents included, and finished in Olympic White with a black soft top and black leather interior.
This model year Eldorado had a gorgeous rear spoiler and taillight treatment, which looks especially good on a convertible. This Eldo looks like it’s had all its sumptuous chrome polished, and the car glistens like a jewel.
1967Austin Healey 3000 Mark III
From the final year of one of Britain’s most beloved sports cars, this Healey looks very clean and well maintained. According to the seller, it benefits from a complete restoration documented by photos, with newer upholstery, rebuilt carburetors, a new exhaust system and replacement brakes. It is powered by a “revised” 2.9-liter C-Series inline-6 mated to a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
The Healey is finished in two-tone metallic blue and ivory over a black vinyl interior and rolls on 15-inch wire wheels.
The Canadian-market Corvette convertible is presented in its original condition with only 28,800 kilometers (17,900 miles) on the odometer. Powered by a 350cid LS1 V8, rated at 345 horsepower, with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the Corvette is fully equipped and finished in black with matching leather top and interior.
Premium features include active management, power windows, power door locks, heated power mirrors, rear defroster, cruise control, anti-theft alarm system and Bose AM/FM/CD sound system factory.
Porsche 2004 911 Turbo Convertible
This turbocharged 996, as the 911 model is known internally, is according to the seller “an unmodified, crash-free all-wheel-drive sports coupe equipped with $31,000 worth of upgrades, including an X50 turbo power kit, heated front seats, an aluminum gearshift lever, aluminum instrument dials, and more.
Prodigious power is provided by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre flat-6 mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Finished in arctic silver metallic with full matte gray upholstery on a black leather interior, the Porsche features a power retractable soft top, upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels and a modern Kenwood Bluetooth stereo.
1987 Chrysler LeBaron premium convertible
Those on a budget looking for a new top-to-bottom ride should appreciate this clean-looking LeBaron that sports new white paint and a bold 2.2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 4-speed automatic transaxle. . The Chrysler was sold in Georgia and has resided in the same area since origination, the seller says.
With a new power top on a blue leather interior, the LeBaron includes premium features such as woodgrain trim, new audio system with CD player, power locks/mirrors/windows and voice alerts.
These are just a few of the current offerings being auctioned online on AutoHunter. See more with the AutoHunter website.
