NOT MINE 1969 Newport Coupe in Indiana

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This caught my eye at first because it is a near clone to my convertible. Then I remembered there was another near clone out in California so I wondered for a moment if this was at.. then I took a better look at that strange looking vinyl top. Does anyone notice what I do?

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The rear corner trim is not in place. Maybe a 3rd party vanilla top install? Was definitely a thing. I've seen several non factory ones. Even on pickups. Beautiful Newp Custom in that color
 
It's beautiful until you look under the hood. Interiors a bit rough once you et past the front seats. Looks overpriced.
 
The rear corner trim is not in place. Maybe a 3rd party vanilla top install? Was definitely a thing. I've seen several non factory ones. Even on pickups. Beautiful Newp Custom in that color
Definitely an aftermarket top. Now you can see why the factory tops had those complicated rear moldings. If you just try to do a simple line, it looks like this:

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Barf.
 
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