Posts from ‘Convertibles’
1947 Delahaye 135MS Chapron Convertible
Note: The following story was excerpted from the April 2019 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine
The French automaker Delahaye had a long and varied history before the introduction of its most famous model, the 135. The firm was founded in 1895 and produced cars known for quality and dependability, although Delahaye wasn’t really a serious contender in the luxury market until the 135 debuted in late 1935.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe in Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat (a $295 option)
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe
Class: Compact Crossover/SUV
Miles driven: 218
Fuel used: 6.7 gallons
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 (with Xtreme Recon Package) in Bright White
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 with Xtreme Recon Package
Class: Compact Crossover/SUV
Miles driven: 224
Fuel used: 17.3 gallons
Favorite Car Ads: 1937 Cord 812
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible
Question: What’s the nicest graduation gift you ever received… high school or college? If it was a car, you’re one of those people that everyone else in your class hated. Still, kudos to you. Scoring a car as gift—for any reason—is pretty cool. I suspect your grades were better than mine.
1955 Monarch Richelieu Convertible
Note: The following story was excerpted from the October 2018 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine
The population of Canada in the Fifties was less than 10 percent than that of the United States, yet Ford Motor Company sold up to six brands of cars in Canada. For as odd of an idea as that sounds, there was a reason for it.
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Note: The following story was excerpted from the October 2020 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
The word “cheap” usually isn’t associated with the Mercedes-Benz SL. But we think the unexpected can make great cheap wheels, so let’s take a look at the 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL and 1994-1998 SL500—all of which are unexpectedly affordable these days, even in very good condition.
Mercury Marauder Concept
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
Note: The following story was excerpted from the October 2018 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine
The Nash Rambler went against conventional economy-car wisdom when it bowed as a pricey convertible instead of a low-priced sedan. When the compact was introduced in 1950, World War II had been over for five years, yet raw materials were still regulated by the government and Nash wouldn’t have been able to get enough steel to meet the expected demand for the new Rambler. Since production would be limited, Nash decided to build a high-profit car.
2021 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 in Firecracker Red Clear-Coat (a $245 option)
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392
Class: Compact Crossover/SUV
Miles driven: 211
Fuel used: 15.7 gallons
Forgotten Concept: Dodge Kahuna
Dodge Kahuna Concept
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
