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Mario's Tribute to 1970's Convertibles

1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454

1970 Chevy Chevelle

1970 Chevelle SS

1970 Chevelle SS 454 V8

1970 Dodge Challenger

1970 Dodge Challenger 426 V8 Hemi

1970 Ford Torino

1970 Ford Torino

1970 Ford Torino 351 V8

1970 Mercury Cougar

1970 Mercury Cougar 351 V8

1970 Olds 442

1970 Olds 442 455 V8

1971 Corvette

1971 Corvette 350 V8

1971 Ford Mustang

1971 Ford Mustang 351 V8

1971 Plymouth 'Cuda

1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 426 V8 Hemi

1971 Pontiac GTO Judge

1971 Pontiac GTO Judge 455 V8

1972 Buick GS

1972 Buick GS 455 V8

1972 Chevelle SS

1972 Chevelle SS 350 V8

1972 Corvette

1972 Corvette 350 V8

1972 Mustang Mach 1

1972 Mustang Mach 1 351 V8

1972 Olds Hurst Pace Car

1972 Olds Hurst Pace Car 455 V8

1973 Chevy Caprice

1973 Chevy Caprice 350 V8

1973 Ford Mustang

1973 Ford Mustang 460 V8

1973 Jaguar XKE

1973 Jaguar XKE 5.3L V12

1973 Olds Delta 88

1973 Olds Delta 88 455 V8

1973 Triumph TR6

1973 Triumph TR6 2.5L st6

1974 Cadillac

1974 Cadillac 500 V8

1974 Chevy Caprice

1974 Chevy Caprice 400 V8

1974 Corvette

1974 Corvette 502 V8

1974 MG

1974 MG 1.3L 4cyl

1974 Pontiac Grandville

1974 Pontiac Grandville 455 V8

1975 Buick LeSabre

1975 Buick LeSabre 350 V8

1975 Cadillac

1975 Cadillac 500 V8

1975 Chevy Caprice

1975 Chevy Caprice 350 V8

1975 Corvette

1975 Corvette 350 V8

1975 Olds Delta 88

1975 Olds Delta 88 350 V8

1976 Cadillac "The Last Convertible"

1976 Cadillac 500 V8

1976 Cadillac "The Last Convertible"

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1970 Mercury Cougar XR7

1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

1972 Pontiac GTO Judge

1972 Ford LTD 400 V8

1973 Camaro Z28

1973 Mustang Mach 1

1974 Chevy Caprice 454 V8

1975 Pontiac Grandville 455 V8

1975 Olds Delta 88 350 V8

1975 Corvette 350 V8

1976 Cadillac 500 V8

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Mario on Jan 25, 2021 said:

The 70s Convertibles only lasted half way into the decade probably because they were more expensive and air conditioning became more economical to buy. It was easier to cool down the car with AC than put the top down and get roasted in the sun. We got spoiled! The 1976 Cadillac was officially "The Last Convertible" and a valuable classic today. Enjoy! Mario

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57timemachine on Jan 25, 2021 said:

I will take the 1970 Chevelle SS 454, hands down. Even though there are a lot of sweet ones here. Cheers.

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Mario on Jan 26, 2021 said:

Yes George the 70 Chevelle SS 454 is outrageous. So many others also and hard to pick. But since this is a tribute to the 70's Convertibles I would have to pick The Last Convertible, The 76 Cadillac. Cheers, Mario

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azmusclecar on Jan 28, 2021 said:

My first car was a 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible. Dark blue with white convertible top, white interior, Uniroyal red stripe Tiger Paws. Oh how that car drew the eyes of the ladies until they saw the driver.

I was told I have the face that will turn a woman's head. I didn't realize they meant turn away.

But being in PA, I hated that convertible in winter time. My new girlfriend thought she would show me some love and after a snow and sleet storm went out with an ice scraper and went to work on my NEW plastic window putting more scratches on it than a winning lottery ticket. Now who really likes to have clear rear view vision?

I lost my love to own another convertible owning that car. And only owned one after that. A 2001 Corvette.

Those are some awesome pics and videos. And I agree George........that 70 SS454 is the right color and choice for me.

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Mario on Jan 28, 2021 said:

Hi Rob, you have some great stories and I love that you share them with us gear heads on my pages. I'm from NY and in winter I used to drive with my top down on my 59 Pontiac (white with red int) a beauty and turn the heat way up until it started to snow one day. I had to pull over and put the top back up. I was on a date at the time and she wasn't happy so I dumped her! But kept the car! That Comet sounds real classy. I always liked that color combo. Cheers, Mario

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Warrior on Mar 1, 2021 said:

Of those in your tribute, I love the Cuda. If I were not a Pontiac guy, my dad is to blame for that, I would most certainly be a MOPAR guy. And the 71 Cuda convertible is the best!

By the way, 2003-2004 I was in an Army transportation unit serving under 1 MEF in Iraq and Kuwait. God bless the Marine Corps!

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Mario on Mar 2, 2021 said:

Semper Fi Warrior! God bless the Army also! In Vietnam we went on several Ops with Army Airborne and those guys were awesome! Thank you for your service to God and Country. Mario

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azmusclecar on Jul 14, 2021 said:

Time for a new ride. I hereby declare I would like to change my vote from the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 to the 1970 Olds 442 in green and gold and with a 4 speed. Just in case someone, anyone was thinking of giving me something for Christmas.

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Mario on Jul 14, 2021 said:

Hey Rob nice choice the 70 Old 442.

I heard George has big bucks over there in Canada and maybe he can give you that Christmas present you asked for.

If not, you may have to sell your beautiful Vette to get it. Good Luck in your pursuit. Cheers.

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57timemachine on Feb 14, 2022 said:

Mario, I obviously missed your comment from back then. "Big Bucks", well I need every one of those bucks for retirement now. I honestly can not afford to build anymore vintage cars now. I have to keep what I got and hope for the best. Cheers.

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