1960 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
Maybe you want a classic car but want it to be unique. That’s exactly what you’ll get with this ’60 Olds 98 ragtop. It’s been slammed to the ground on air ride suspension and the door handles have been shaved for a custom look. It keeps some of its original features including the powertrain, however. The 394-cubic inch V-8 has been rebuilt and the interior is refinished in white Ultraleather yet maintains its original look and feel.
1929 Ford Model A Street Rod
A bottom-up street rod build always works best when your foundation is a 1929 Ford. The Model A lends itself well to customization because of its openness and basic original design and this one has been worked to the max. Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V-6 from Buick mated with a TH350 automatic transmission. It has all the modern touches in a nearly 90-year-old body including stainless steel brake lines, tilt steering, ceramic-coated exhaust, and even a CD player with Bluetooth connectivity. It’s been featured in Street Rodder and Rod & Custom, so you know it’s well done.
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
One of the few “No-Reserve” listings at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg is this ’69 Beetle Convertible. There’s nothing particularly special about it except that everyone loves the Beetle. It’s bound to do well at an auction where big money will be flying around.
It has the usual 4-cylinder air-cooled engine but with dual exhaust (I think drinking straws have more flow) and a 4-speed transmission. The interior is flawless but quite basic, right down to the ancient AM radio with push buttons. The pale yellow paint job and black ragtop look splendid on the Beetle. Someone’s going to be taking home an amazing VW.
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