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the convertible style, with a number of manufacturers
both in America and abroad adding drop-tops to their
model lineups.
Today, there’s still no denying the appeal of the
convertible. Besides being fun to own and drive, they
possess a certain practicality: When the top is down,
gone are concerns of blind spots and head room, for
example. The elegant, stylish and sophisticated designs
of many convertibles can be particularly appealing if you
enjoy making a statement with your collector car.
While there are dozens of reasons why you need a
convertible in your life, we will let these gorgeous drop-
tops do the talking. Enjoy this selection of convertibles
offered with No Reserve at the 2023 Palm Beach Auction,
April 13-15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, and register
to bid today for your chance to take one home.
1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE –
NO RESERVE
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was restored
and upgraded by Tim Ford of Undercover Restorations.
The foundation is a powder-coated Street Shop chassis
with C7 suspension, QA1 coilovers and front and
rear sway bars. Power comes from an LS3 crate engine
with 435hp mated to a 6L80E 6-speed automatic
DROP-TOP LIFESTYLE two-stage base/clear coat with a dark blue Stayfast canvas
transmission. The exterior is finished in Nassau Blue
convertible top. The custom C5 leather interior features
power seats, Vintage Air, a Bluetooth-capable marine
AM/FM radio with custom speakers, Dakota Digital
gauges, push-button start and power windows. This
Corvette rides on 19-inch American Racing wheels.
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