[Trak Ratt]

Older Rolls or Bentley cab... you know you want to get one!!

[onboost]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Looking to buy a classic convertible for weekend cruiser with the family. Originally wanted a 1989 Speedster or 356 cab until I realized neither had rear seats. Time for plan B. Now that I actually started looking, options seem pretty limited out there. Not looking for a concourse car. Want a driver which retains more of its originality. Anyone got any ideas?

Currently looking at these:
1967 Austin-Healey 3000MKIII
1968 SHELBY GT500 (Yea I know, it's 'merican)
1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
1967 Fiat Dino Spyder

Austin-Healey 3000MKIII and 190SL I wouldn't really call 4 seat convertibles.. I've owned both and having someone in the back is almost the same as someone in the back of an early 911.. forget about two. Unless of course the 4 occupants are all midgets... "little people."

Fiat Dino Spyder will be both difficult find and expensive.. because its a Spyder and fairly rare. If you want Italian I'd do the Mondial Cabriolet as someone mentioned.. I've owned 2 and was very happy with each in that I could comfortably fit the little folks. Not as slow or expensive to maintain as most think.

Not a lot to choose from in that market, depends on how much you're willing to spend. I really like the mid-60's - early - 70's Mercedes 280 SE sedan convertibles.. but you won't find a nice one for under $120k

Good luck!

There

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Fritz

Maserati Biturbo Spyder!

Loved that car when I was in high school. Not quite a "classic" yet.

Originally Posted by N0tt0N

Too scared to take a cutting disk to one of the spare GT*s?

Need Vicegrips help fo r that one

Originally Posted by good hands

Dad used to cram me and my sister in the back of his Alfa until I got car sick and threw up in it. And my Godfather used his E type Jag 2+2 as his family car for you few years (although the convertible version has no back seat)

If only the Jag was a convertible! One of the best looking cars out there

Originally Posted by Robert in Potomac

Ryan, if you would consider an American car, the '65 T Bird convertible was one of the better looking 4 seaters.

Probably only american I would get would be a 68 shelby gt350 or gt500 convertible.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by onboost

Austin-Healey 3000MKIII and 190SL I wouldn't really call 4 seat convertibles.. I've owned both and having someone in the back is almost the same as someone in the back of an early 911.. forget about two. Unless of course the 4 occupants are all midgets... "little people."

Actually only need to fit a six year old in the back seat, so yea kinda a midget.
How'd you like the Austin?

Originally Posted by onboost

Not a lot to choose from in that market, depends on how much you're willing to spend.

Really no budget, just depends on the car. want something that will maintain it's value, but nothing concourse so I can drive it and not worry

[Ryan]

53' Allard K3...Not many out there. Only one for sale isn't that original. It's a 3 seater, but that's all I need

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[Too Tall]

Consider adjusting your stance? Pro street 66/67' Chevy Nova 2 dr. convertible.
Easy to own easy to part with. Ask me how I know.
FWIIW (I hate that) They are fairly light, with aftermarket suspension and some good tires they handle not-so-bad.

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[spiffyjiff]

growing up, neighbor had one just like this. it's another murrican but i always liked em. falcon futura.

[Fritz]

Originally Posted by Ryan

53' Allard K3...Not many out there. Only one for sale isn't that original. It's a 3 seater, but that's all I need

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There was an Allard that showed up at cars and coffee a few times last year. Maybe you can convince him to sell.

[racer]

Why not just commission your own? A nice Emory-like outlaw 356 cab?

Otherwise your stuck with 40+ year old british cars (yikes - from a internet based reliability concern) or 40+ year old american cars (which drive like shite), unless its a "restorod" to begin with.

Get ahead of the collector curve with this classic- perfect for the wife, AuPair or you!

[racer]

Or perhaps more utilitarian?