We present a selection of 12 convertible classic cars that make lovers of luxury classics dream.
1961-1967 Jaguar E-Type
As it could not be otherwise, we started the show by the car considered the most beautiful of all times. The Jaguar E-Type Series I manufactured between the years 1961-1967, the original Jaguar E-Type continues to be popular with collectors. The first Series I models were the 265 hp I-6 and the four-speed manual I-6, while the later cars received a larger 4.2-liter engine. They came with a front suspension of the torsion bar and an independent suspension with helical spring, the disc brakes on the four wheels were standard of the E-Type.
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
Often called the most beautiful convertible ever made, this magnificent Ferrari was built with a V12 engine from 2953 c.c. SOHC with about 225 hp at 7000 rpm. The transmission was a little out of the ordinary, because despite having the four normal speeds, the 1st was backwards, like Porsche. After the chassis assembly was completed, it was sent to Carrozzeria Scaglietti, in Modena, to manufacture the bodywork, which was made of steel, which was cheaper and easier to work with than aluminum.
1953-1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
It is a Porsche car most popular lightweight and minimalist but not leaving the sports lines. It can be a road car or a road car. The windshield is reduced so that you feel more freedom when driving it.
1953 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is a super-sports car, created by Chevrolet in 1953. With its striking and elegant lines, it was the first fully American car, with an engine with a maximum power of 152 CV at 4200 revolutions and a maximum torque of 302.0 Nm at 4200 revolutions. It is known for the "cheap horse" because it costs around 70 to 100 thousand dollars in its best version, which is a much lower value than competitors like Ferrari, Lamborghini among others, but it has a similar performance and in some cases even superior.
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
With its huge fins and double tail lights, the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is a synopsis of the exaggerated style of the 50s. Due to its beauty and grandeur it was widely used in films from the 60s and in commercials.
1961 Lincoln Continental Conversível
This magnificent car was designed by Elwood Engel, it was considered the best achievement of the designer. In, let's say, a little shorter than its predecessor this classic is 212.4 inches long. 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible will be forever linked to his role as John F. Kennedy's presidential limo.
1966-1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (Duetto, Veloce) Série I
This was the last model designed and manufactured by the Italian design house Pininfarina in which its founder Battista "Pinin" Farina was involved. The Spider has a minivan construction with front and rear crumple zones, with a 1779 cc DOHC I-4 engine with 118 hp.
1965 Ford Mustang
This car became one of the most emblematic in the history of America, after its debut at the New York World's Fair in 1964. With this convertible model it has further enhanced the charm that the Mustang already had. These fantastic cars were made with four different engine models, a 101 hp and 170 cubic inch I-6, a 164 hp and 260 hp V-8 and a 289 cubic inch V-8 with 210 hp or 271 hp.
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS NART Spyder
This model was created by builder Sergio Scaglietti at the request of Luigi Chinetti, with a 3285cc DOHC V-12 engine with six Weber carburettors with a capacity of 300 hp at 8000 rpm is under the long hood. Only 10 copies were built, which at the time were sold at considerable discounts, however today they are worth a few million.
1962-1967 Shelby Cobra
This peculiar car came about when Carol Shelby placed a Ford V-8 engine in a small, lightweight body of an AC Ace two-seater roadster. Even though its rant in racing was not very significant, the snake remains very popular with collectors. The first cars featured the 260 and 289 cubic inch Ford V-8s, while the larger 427 and 428 cubic inch engines were later installed.
1962-1973 Lotus Elan
The original 1962 Lotus Elan was the first car to use the factory's original chassis. A fiberglass body kept the weight low at around 680 kilos. With a 1557 cc DOHC I-4 engine it produced between 108 and 126 hp, which was good enough to accelerate to 60 mph in about 8.0 seconds and a top speed of up to 120 mph.
1958-1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark I
Thanks to its particular appearance with large round headlights and the "smiley" front grille, the Austin-Healey Sprite Mark I was one of the most memorable cars of its time. With a length of about 3.5 meters, the small car consisted of a 948 cc, 4348 hp I-4 engine. It is a very light and simple car that remains very popular today.
