Custom Formal Convertible

[Mr C]

During the 70's some custom shops made one-off convertibles for those that wanted them.

Looking for a 74-75 Imperial convertible.

If this doesn't work, I may need to make my own.

 

[commando1]

For more years than I can remember, in the thousands of pics I have looked at of every Formal probably known to man, thats the first one I have seen made into a ragtop. I shocked that it doesn't move me, attractive as it is, but for you, a triple black one is almost mandatory to complete your collection.

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[70NPORT]

It looks somewhat like a Cadillac el dorado of that era in drop top form.

 

[Fratzog]

For more years than I can remember, in the thousands of pics I have looked at of every Formal probably known to man, thats the first one I have seen made into a ragtop. I shocked that it doesn't move me, attractive as it is, but for you, a triple black one is almost mandatory to complete your collection.

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I'm guessing it might move you a bit more with a 4 spd?

 

[commando1]

I'm guessing it might move you a bit more with a 4 spd?

The only 4 spd. that float my boat right now to consider doing again.would be a 74 Fury 2 dr. with no options.

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[Mr C]

I always thought the Formals would make a sweet convertible. Those are the only grainy pics I have...I think the proportions are off in one of the pics for sure, which doesn't help.

If I do make a convertible, I'm considering departing from the all black theme. Black seats in a convertible are very hot, so I may go with a white interior. I have a line on a 74 Imperial that is Starlight blue/ white and am considering keeping the colour combination. But I'll probably cave into my love of black cars in the end!

 

[polara71]

It looks somewhat like a Cadillac el dorado of that era in drop top form.

Yes it does...............


Black interiors have no business in a convertible

 

[1978 NYB]

Very unusual.....I've never seen one before.

 

[polara71]

I passed on this ten years ago off e-bay, just never enough cash

 

[commando1]

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I passed on this ten years ago off e-bay, just never enough cash

I think you were wise to pass.
I heard the shops that chopped the top off fell far short in reinforcing them.
Don't know personally, but I remember the reviews.

 

[polara71]

Yeah, but it looks great. I passed on a Mirada convertible with a continental kit ......... that was cool too.

 

[commando1]

a continental kit ......... that was cool too.

Get the frig outta here. YOU (!!!) thought a continental kit was cool????

 

[polara71]

Yeah, it was so outta place and unique I liked it

 

[1978 NYB]

I wonder if Ross has the sawzall warmed up to make a vert out of one of his Imp's?

 

[cm23uoc]

I wouldn*t even like a Continental Kit on a Continental.

 

[Stormer]

I wonder if Ross has the sawzall warmed up to make a vert out of one of his Imp's?

Nope, I never caught the convertible bug. It would be cool though.