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The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. Last week I asked you to find brown, rear-wheel drive station wagons with row-yer-owns, a personal request of our own Kamil Kaluski. We’ll get to the winner of that hunt after the jump, but first let’s get to this week’s assignment.

This week, I want you to find for me just what the purchase opportunities are in. . . aftermarket conversion convertibles. That’s right, none of that factory baloney, I want chop jobs- but real convertibles, not just. . . well, you know, chop jobs.

And as usual, we want your finds to go down in infamy and not in the site’s spam filter. Follow any of the following advice and you’re crap will be known far and wide.

  1. Easiest way to not get caught in the spam filters is to create an IntenseDebate account. If you do so and your posts aren’t appearing, let us know at tips@hooniverse.info and we can put you on the whitelist
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  3. If you’re the Ted Kaczynski type and don’t want any kind of account, then try to place only a single link in a comment and just drop any outgoing link in via its raw URL and not as a text link
Craigslist Crapshoot doesn’t work if your candidates don’t get seen, so hopefully following one of these options will ensure that the floodgates of crap are fully open. And now, on to discover the winner of what Brown could do for you.
Good gravy, when we say Brown rear-wheel drive manual wagons, what a lot of you hear is Pinzgauer. Who knew so much hardcore four-by-four iron was being offered for sale? Still, those only met one requirement to the letter, and maybe one more in intent, so we are instead awarding last week’s Craigslist Crapshoot find of the week to diesel Mercedes mad man, Tomsk for finding this crappily sweet ’80 Corolla wagon. Nice work, Tomsk! 
CCWinner24-04-13
 
There were many who deserved honorable mention for finding cars fitting the requirements, but this one just gives off such a cool vibe, it gets the nod. Keep up the great work, people!
 
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  1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    Let's start this one off with something flashy!
    <img src="http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/brian9259800484/mini/photo6.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <img src="http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/brian9259800484/mini/photo15.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3726823157.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3726823157.html

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    1. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      Dat motor! :B
      I actually like the whole thing.
      Related, in Atlanta some time ago, Greg and I saw a Mini Cooper with a similar engine, turbo'd, and with CR-V AWD system.
      I wanted that really badly.

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      1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick ★

        That sounds like an awesome handful.
        The above example… I foresee severe traction issues.
        Glorious traction issues…

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  2. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    They didn't actually make second gen Firebirds in convertible form, right?
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqFHJEYFEj9coF)bBRMo+yLvoQ~~48_20.JPG"&gt;
    This one counts then

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      GM stopped making convertibles in '76 during the 2nd gen's run but I don't remember it having a convertible version at all actually.

      Reply
      1. Maxichamp Avatar
        Maxichamp

        Correct. The T-top was actually GM's response to no-convertibles.

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    2. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      Nope, no factory 2nd-gen F-Body convertibles. But, there were some aftermarket cars. Bet that thing is pretty flexible.

      Reply
      1. Ol' Shel' Avatar
        Ol' Shel'

        Yup, I've seen a Camaro convertible, near me. Definitely aftermarket.

        Reply
  3. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    I know this isn't what you are looking for with "custom convertibles"… But I can't not share this… I'll make the pics really small so as to not sear your eyes or distract from the main purpose here…
    <img src="http://oi34.tinypic.com/14obu5j.jpg&quot; width="200">
    <img src="http://oi38.tinypic.com/2dt0qz8.jpg&quot; width="200">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3758572899.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3758572899.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick ★

      Same deal here…
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3La3Jc3H85N85Ea5M9d4i21a72591b81e1ba4.jpg&quot; width="200">
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ec3J93H25Nd5O65J3d4ic3c68ad21b3f19a0.jpg&quot; width="200">
      <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3751887853.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3751887853.html

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        As an owner of two MG's this makes me very ill.

        Reply
        1. Devin Avatar
          Devin

          As an owner of two functioning eyes this makes me very ill as well.

          Reply
        2. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          When did that happen?

          Reply
          1. fodder650 Avatar
            fodder650

            When did what happen? The swap from the Mustang to the Midgets?

          2. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            I think I've missed a lot of Fodder updates…

          3. fodder650 Avatar
            fodder650

            I thought you were on Google+. I sold the Mustang because it needed work above my capabilities. Honestly my heart wasn't into the Mustang either. So I took some tax money and went after a running British car. Which naturally didn't end that way. Instead I don't own one project car, I own two.
            I went to buy the yellow 76 Midget in this picture for $1200. He also had the red one for $600. The yellow is complete but has a sized engine. Last inspected in 2008 and sitting outside since then.
            The red is a 78 with rust issues in the trunk. Its been stored inside but looks like it had a battery underneath it. The acid vapors ate the metal. It has no engine, no transmission but does have a hardtop and roll cage. Its last inspection was in 1986. A sticker I plan on keeping separate from the car.
            The previous owner asked if I would take both for $1500. Oh and he has two new doors, a third hood, five extra wheels, a couple new quarterpanels, and a couple boxes of new in box replacement parts. Did I mention the two engines and one transmission as well that came with the red one?
            So I did what any hoon would do and bought it. Because I didn't want anything that would be running in the next couple of years.
            So the plan is to either get the yellow running for as cheaply as possibly and to do a proper restoration on the red one or to frankenstein them together.
            I probably should make this into a hooniverse post shouldn't i? Oh see the Mustang in the picture? I listed it in Craigslist for $400 and sold it for $750. I probably should do a post about that as well. Especially since I paid $100 for it.
            <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a6GdLlwDWdc/UTz4inoREZI/AAAAAAAAXuI/Glf_HG4fHp4/s1367/100_0787.JPG&quot; width=500 />

          4. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            So you ended up spending 850 for two project midgets… not a bad deal. I know you'll be interested to find out that I'm thinking about finding a TR7. What I want to end up doing with it will be both sacrilegious and hilarious if I can make it happen. Don't want anyone stealing my idea though so I'm keeping it a bit under wraps until I figure out if its feasible or not.

  4. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    Dafuq is this…? "Based on the popular S10 Blazer, this is #80 in the very limited production run."
    <img src="http://oi38.tinypic.com/2po5nx2.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3734670058.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3734670058.html

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      They used to be a little more common when the supply of donor first-gen S-10 pickups and blazers was more plentiful.
      http://www.rodster.com/home.htm

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      1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick ★

        Huh, today I learned…
        Thanks for the knowledge bomb.

        Reply
      2. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        Words fail…
        <img src="http://www.rodster.com/assets/PICKUP3-.jpg"&gt;

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        1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
          Scandinavian Flick ★

          They should have sent a poet.

          Reply
          1. danleym Avatar
            danleym

            Even Robert Frost would be reduced to simple vulgarities.

    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      the amount of drugs needed to make this would kill an elephant or even Keith Richards.

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    3. krazykarguy Avatar
      krazykarguy

      Apparently, the limited production run wasn't short enough.

      Reply
    4. longrooffan Avatar
      longrooffan

      My newish longerroof may just lose it one of these days. Thanks for the heads up about this sweetie.

      Reply
  5. Preludacris Avatar
    Preludacris

    How 'bout this once-upon-a-time-Fiero for only $7500? http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/3709840…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83Gc3Nf5H95M35J6d3sdb11dbf772cb1aa5.jpg"&gt;

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  6. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    1972 Ford F350 Custom Convertible 4 Door Crew Cab Truck F-350 LOOK!!
    <img src="http://oi37.tinypic.com/fu3wgm.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L83Ie3Nb5Hb5M45J2d2q0e2ef59d258b18ca.jpg&quot; width="250">
    <a href="http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3645112151.html” target=”_blank”>http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3645112151.html

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    1. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvv4jvx4xj1qemoij.png"&gt;

      Reply
    2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      Absolutely glorious. If that's wrong, I want to drive the wrong truck.

      Reply
      1. Kamil_K Avatar
        Kamil_K

        You misspelled Rong.

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      2. dukeisduke Avatar
        dukeisduke

        The stripe really ties it all together.

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        1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
          Scandinavian Flick ★

          Possibly literally…

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          1. vroomsocko Avatar
            vroomsocko

            Load-bearing stripe tape?

    3. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      How can you go Rong with this?

      Reply
    4. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      What could possibly be better than a longroof? A Longwithnoroof.

      Reply
    5. joshuman Avatar
      joshuman

      This is the perfect cruise vehicle. It only needs a "hot tub" made from a livestock stock tank or water trough.

      Reply
    6. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      I'm tempted to drive out and buy that right now…

      Reply
      1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
        Peter Tanshanomi

        DO IT!

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          I'd be on my way if I had the cash.

          Reply
    7. longrooffan Avatar
      longrooffan

      This has got to be in consideration for HCOTY for damn sure.

      Reply
  7. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    This is not an entry, but a public service announcement: Nissan Figaro, $8,000.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqEOKooE6eSJZcMkBRcdDD1n3g~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    It's so precious!

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  8. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    This is home made and its open air. So it should qualify. Did I mention its also pretty inexpensive and will only kill you once?
    Note the number in his listing
    Ratrod old school doodlebug 400 am block manual trans – $1450 (Berks county)
    Yes kids this is a 400ci lawn mower.
    http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3756925547.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3Fa3Nd5N55Ge5E4d4la66e766b062b109e.jpg&quot; width="500">

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    1. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      The wheel weights and the rear tires probably help.

      Reply
      1. calzonegolem Avatar
        calzonegolem

        That left front doesn't look like it is doing much helping.

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      2. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        Its probably for the dually conversion. Because all hyperpowered lawn mowers should have six wheels.

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        1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
          Peter Tanshanomi

          Duh. What is this, "State the Obvious Day"?

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    2. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      Buy it and take it to your local lawn mower races. I wounder if thed let it race?

      Reply
  9. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Olds 88, missing a few parts, but apparently you can hear it running, so that's good.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$T2eC16dHJGwE9n)yUsnQBQEL(IMsuw~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    I bet you could plate it in SK.

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      I would chase Zap Rosdower all day long with that.

      Reply
    2. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick ★

      Take your money and yourself
      And buy something foolish
      Before the opportunity came and went
      Don't believe the ad listing
      And everything it tells you
      Believe in you, and your bad judgement
      Can you hear it, can you hear it running?
      Can you hear it running, can you hear it calling you?
      Can you hear it, can you hear it running?
      Can you hear it running, can you hear it calling you?

      Reply
  10. Wolfie Avatar
    Wolfie

    This a very entertaining post!

    Reply
  11. Neen85 Avatar
    Neen85

    This one is factory but it is sooo rare and awesome it has to be considered…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E23K53Lc5K75H85J1d471e75a44ee1c51a7e.jpg"&gt;

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  12. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    Apparently ebay doesn't like you to link pictures. Here is a 1981 Camaro convertible: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-CAMARO-Z28-CO…

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  13. calzonegolem Avatar
    calzonegolem

    Ok, so it was technically a 'vert from the factory. It was not a pickup. I couldn't help but share this piece of awesome.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E43G93L65Nb5G95Edd3pb56b3297f9f11c0e.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/3703815364.html” target=”_blank”>http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/3703815364.html

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    1. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      You'd think they would use a Wrangler with a 4.0 for this…

      Reply
      1. calzonegolem Avatar
        calzonegolem

        Yeah, I'm not sure the point of using the 2.5. My guess is that it wasn't intended for off road use at all. Any ideas where the frame came from? S-10?

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        1. Kamil_K Avatar
          Kamil_K

          Cut, add, weld.

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        2. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          The 2.5 is great for crawling. Anything over 70 mph is a bit of a challenge though.

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          1. calzonegolem Avatar
            calzonegolem

            I've never done any offroading so I'll take you word on that. Good low end torque and light?
            Wouldn't the extended wheelbase make it worse for the task?

          2. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            Yeah, it'll hurt your breakover angle, but you can compensate for that with a decent lift and some bigger tires. Or my method, which is hit it harder/faster.
            My method is expensive and painful.

  14. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
    BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

    Mercadolivre is offering this Peugeot 404 "convertible" http://carro.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-475199248-pe…
    <img src="http://bimg2.mlstatic.com/peugeot-404-1968-raridade-das-raridades_MLB-F-3918204704_032013.jpg&quot; width="600">
    not to be confused with the original
    <img src="http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Peugeot-404-cabrio-red.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. calzonegolem Avatar
      calzonegolem

      Aww yeah diamond plate rockers

      Reply
  15. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53Kf3N45N25F85Hcd4j88be14cd9bb71aa5.jpg"&gt;
    1975 Mercedes Custom Made Convertible – $3000 (Freeburg, IL.)
    "From what I understand, the top was professionally removed, & has a boot to make it appear to
    be a convertible, however, a convertible top & mechanism were never installed. As a result, it has
    been kept inside since then to protect it from the weather. "
    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3754032457.html

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    1. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      That's… a potential winner IMO!

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    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      So that's how it's gonna be. You take the one good option from the St. Louis craigslist, I'll take one from Kansas City! Ha!
      …
      …
      Dammit, nothing is coming up. So I'll just post something that is factory, and is cool. Except this isn't a convertible, it's a convertable. Which must be better. I think.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53F43He5L65H15M3d3b4dbff559f7451814.jpg"&gt;
      Link: <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3674494453.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3674494453.html

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      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        As a side note to the whole convertible/convertable thing, there is a surprising number of "Seabring convertables" for sale. I'm not quite sure why those challenged by spelling seem to gravitate toward the Sebring. Maybe it's the Michael Scott effect.

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      2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
        Peter Tanshanomi

        <img src="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xt/75547117.jpg?v=1&g=fs1|0|STK|47|117&s=1">
        …MUST…NOT…CALL…

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          DO IT!

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        2. Alff Avatar
          Alff

          Think how awesome that would be with your custom bike in the back.

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  16. Bret Dodson Avatar
    Bret Dodson

    What could go wrong? If TR7s are nice cars, a restored one for only $4900 should be just like new.*
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3737280204….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E43K23Mb5L75Ee5F6d4b425cf7e5ebae19a5.jpg"&gt;
    *New TR7s were crap. Wedgtastic crap, but crap nonetheless. I'm just glad I already have a British convertible or I'd be tempted to pay this one a visit.

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      The late build TR7s weren't that bad.
      This one is pretty friggin' awesome.

      Reply
  17. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but they never made this generation Cutlass as a convertible. They also never made this generation Cutlass with tacky oversized wheels.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E33I53Jc5N85Eb5H9d3ma79b3aa4fc0e1080.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73Ne3H85K95Fd5Mfd3me6f479b1cd65169d.jpg"&gt; http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3697788808.html

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  18. Bret Dodson Avatar
    Bret Dodson

    And now that I've gotten the TR7 out of my system. Here's one that's actually relevant to the task at hand. While it's unknown what type of Type 1 supplied the pan for this one, we can all agree that Dune Buggies are among the best topless vehicles ever conceived. This one has spent its life enjoying beach jaunts in Ocean Shores WA. The owner appears to love it so much that he wears color matching tank tops.
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3759341164….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G63M73Jb5Ec5H55J6d4mbd0bb5c0c57017f6.jpg"&gt;

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  19. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    Of course, there's no way I could leave out this monstrosity that used to be a Mazda B2200.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M23J83N25L85Nd5G3d3f76e2734767ec189b.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F23L43I25Nc5L95G1d3f0a95b96bfed91805.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ka3M73o85L85Ie5G1d3f81b3693083361499.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93La3Hc5Ed5K35F1d3f736f6580251a1a9a.jpg"&gt; http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3684034499.html

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      Tell me, little Mazda, who hurt you like this? WHO HURT YOU???

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    2. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      Amazing. Just. Amazing.

      Reply
  20. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    I believe these were converted from coupes by ASC.
    http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3664726083.ht…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E23Le3Ff5H95M15Jfd37b6e6b41511d01c2b.jpg&quot; width=500>
    1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertable Brougham Coupe 5.0 V8 4BBL OHV White Car White Top Burgundy Interior(Cherry Hill Edition) Built for the PGA tour in 1985 Car in fair shape body needs a little tlc. Starts and runs and drivable.

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    1. stigshift Avatar
      stigshift

      That is most likely the work of Hess & Eisenhardt. I had a black with red leather '82 Toro Convert. Body lines math up with it. ASC usually brought the body line down from the back of the top, unlike this one which drops behind the rear side window, following the factory bodywork.

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  21. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    I would actually buy this. Look at that dog! So happy!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3F93I45Lf5Gf5J4d3j3980cb03186416b9.jpg"&gt;
    1972 VW bettle convertable – $5800
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3678489084.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3678489084.html

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  22. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Has been in lowrider magazine. Awesome.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3J43Nc3H25Ia5Na5H4d4fe0f22eccf5ff1716.jpg"&gt;
    84 Cadillac drop top – $2500
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3745348206.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3745348206.html

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    1. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      His classy car next to his classy home… the guy's got class…

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    2. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      I can't tell for sure, but it almost looks like the entire rear end of the car is bent downwards at the rear wheel well…

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      1. Batshitbox Avatar
        Batshitbox

        I would think it was a trick of the light and an unfortunate dent… except the trunk lid isn't closed and I don't think it ever will be again…

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      2. Alff Avatar
        Alff

        Meh. Structural integrity is way overrated.

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    3. nutzforautos Avatar
      nutzforautos

      never mind "drop top" …this thing is about to drop its ass end

      Reply
  23. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    Yay! I guess Mom is right: It does pay to follow directions!
    Anyway, this thing is not just an Eldorado convertible conversion, but an Eldorado Pierre Cardin Evolution I convertible conversion (alleged to be the only one of its type).
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K93M13J95G25Ea5Mad4k8c32eb4cddb4112a.jpg&quot; width="500">
    Also: Dig those keywords at the end.

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    1. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      That's pretty tragic.
      I like it!

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    2. stigshift Avatar
      stigshift

      Only one of it's type? That's the best thing I've heard all day.

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    3. topdeadcentre Avatar
      topdeadcentre

      One of these in fixed-roof form was featured on the Hemmings blog in Oct 2010, which echoed a claim that 100 were built… It's worth going there to read the comments: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010/10/28/hem…
      [edited to remove wrongness]
      Only $17,500? Hmmmmmmmm…. I'll pass; I'd prefer mine to have the black cherry paint.

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    4. Ol' Shel' Avatar
      Ol' Shel'

      How is this any less cool, desirable, and valuable than other long-nose conversions like the Daytona?

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  24. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    A convertible conversion–of a car already available as a factory convertible.
    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/3757374175.h…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ec3K13H85I15Ke5Hcd4n1fc7c99c7f6c103c.jpg&quot; width=500>

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    1. P161911 Avatar
      P161911

      Actually not an uncommon conversion. Convertible 1st gen Camaros were less than 10% of production and much more expensive than coupes and probably much harder to find a rust free example. If you are doing a full restoration, it probably isn't that much more to turn it into a convertible.

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  25. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    I'll just leave this here: http://newportconvertible.com/gallery/

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    1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick ★

      Hey, Muthaluvin'! Sup?
      <img src="http://i.imgur.com/W0IEUf9.jpg&quot; width="500">

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      1. muthalovin Avatar
        muthalovin

        <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1utcqu1Wn1qc8jh0o1_r1_500.gif"&gt;

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    2. toxicavenger1 Avatar
      toxicavenger1

      The Chevy van conversion/convertible is beyond words. Appears they will make a convertible out of any vehicle you want done.

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      1. P161911 Avatar
        P161911

        There are a couple of them that I suspect only exist in Photoshop right now, but yeah, pretty much anything.

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        1. toxicavenger1 Avatar
          toxicavenger1

          Must be some talented craftsmen to carve into a New vehicle with a sawzall.

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          1. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            I like how they have no problem doing any body work involving the removal of large panels, but can't do the work involved in lowering the tailights down a foot.

          2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
            Peter Tanshanomi

            "Must be some cocksure craftsmen to carve into a New vehicle with a sawzall."
            Fixed it for you. Because from the looks of that van, talent is not the prerequisite you might think.

        2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
          Peter Tanshanomi

          I have to say, I think the FJ Cruiser kinda rocks.
          <img src="http://newportconvertible.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/TOY-FJ-wh-td2.jpg&quot; width="500">
          <img src="http://newportconvertible.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/TOY-FJ-be-td7.jpg&quot; width="500">
          Of course, those wheels must die.

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    3. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      MUTO! MUTO! MUUUUUTOOOOOOO!
      <img src="http://newportconvertible.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-Porsche-Panamera-TU8.jpg&quot; width="512">

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    4. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      Oh my god oh my god yes.
      <img src="http://newportconvertible.com/wp-content/plugins/slider-pro/includes/timthumb/timthumb.php?q=100&w=704&h=380&a=tl&src=/wp-content/uploads/subaru-sti/03b.jpg&quot; width=500>

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      1. wisc47 Avatar
        wisc47

        Should come with a warning: "Safety goggles and a helmet are advised when driving with the top down, due to the risk of flying gravel and dirt while performing fucking rad drifts."

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    5. Synchromesh Avatar
      Synchromesh

      Looking at that gallery I remembered the WRX STI convertible from a few years ago: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/27/2011-subaru-im…

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    6. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      These are all awesome. that FJ Cruiser is by far and away the most terrific thing I have seen, ever.

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  26. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    There are a few factory offerings of non-factory convertibles from which to choose.
    How about a 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E13Kb3I35L95F25M7d4953ec48221f6a13ea.jpg"width=500&gt;
    <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3709834916.html” target=”_blank”>http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3709834916.html

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  27. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    No? How about a Baur BMW?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3Kd3Ld5Le5K95F9d4i74ef591d3a721f34.jpg&quot; width-55="">
    http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/3751865876.html

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  28. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    Neither of those are your bag? How about an XJS-C?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L63Jc3Nd5N45G95M8d3k13f334b2aaf511e6.jpg"width=500&gt;
    <a href="http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3692587779.html” target=”_blank”>http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3692587779.html

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  29. Neen85 Avatar
    Neen85

    Another late gem here
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K33I13Le5Ie5M15J3d4md75158d304981169.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3760392204.html” target=”_blank”>http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3760392204.html

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    1. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      Shorty Sevilles have always been on of my guilty pleasures.

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  30. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    This is all I can find in my neck of the woods, which I suppose is a good thing.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E13G73Ff5Nc5La5E8d3pde966181dbba153b.jpg&quot; width="600"> http://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/3702902273.ht…

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  31. ThisVelologist Avatar
    ThisVelologist

    1971 AMC Gremlin with 1966 L79 327-350 Chevy II SS engine.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3Fe3Hf5K95H85Jfd4l8b7acc63d70a1211.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3Fe3Hf5K95H85Jfd4l8b7acc63d70a1211.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <a href="http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3758323162.html” target=”_blank”>http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3758323162.html

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Other than the wheels- this actually rocks pretty hard.

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  32. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
    FuzzyPlushroom

    Well, isn't this just wondertastic.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M63I43Hc5Ib5Le5Gfd3h0424f9f94b2414fa.jpg"&gt;
    I actually don't mind it… it certainly beats the competition.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E23I23Nd5N15Eb5M1d4if51b24b1dcc915b2.jpg"&gt;
    I just wish the "1969 JEEP/ Datsun 4X4 Convertible" ad was still up.

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    1. smokyburnout Avatar
      smokyburnout

      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23M13F15L45K55F2d4n11dc157a3e7718c8.jpg"/&gt;
      O_O http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3761211844.ht…
      This also come up when I search for Datsuns
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43M53N55K35He5Mcd4nf7c59b04ed7018cc.jpg"/&gt; <a href="http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3761565621.html” target=”_blank”>http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3761565621.html

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      1. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
        FuzzyPlushroom

        I sort of really want both of those in very different ways.
        The Jeep needs knobbier tires, though.

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  33. smokyburnout Avatar
    smokyburnout

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ic3Lc3N15E75K75Mbd4cdfb63c6038601deb.jpg&quot; width="600"/>
    Totally a real convertible http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3740163048.ht…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M53J73H45Ne5I85Fed3q5785b10c5f7e19d8.jpg&quot; width="600"/>
    This is an ASC car? <a href="http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3705071299.html” target=”_blank”>http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3705071299.html

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    1. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      I suppose the Toyota would make an interesting drift car.

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      1. LTDScott Avatar
        LTDScott

        Hell yes, add Bosozoku pipes and you'd have 3 JDM themes in one car!

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      2. Tomsk Avatar
        Tomsk

        Hachi landau!

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