Hardtop Convertible
January 23rd, 2009, 05:00 AM
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Hardtop Convertible
Sorry, I'm and idiot I know.
Can anyone explain this ebay Oldsmobile Title
"1957 Olds 88 Hardtop Convertible?"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...A1123&viewitem=
Can anyone explain this ebay Oldsmobile Title
"1957 Olds 88 Hardtop Convertible?"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...A1123&viewitem=
January 23rd, 2009, 05:06 AM
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It is also known as a "Carson Top". I think a custom builder from southern California in the 50's did this and the name stuck. His name was probably Carson. Anyway, it is a hard shell top that is removable, hence, convertible. I am betting this is what the ebay auction is referring to, probably a custom job.
edit: I just looked closely at the pictures and maybe this is what he is referring to. In the picture of the interior which shows the passenger side of the A pillar from the inside it might have the top off in that one, hard to tell though. Since he says $35,000 is not the price and it is negotiable and he "could" finish it to specific colors, etc is seems he is a builder and implies custom work. Whether this is true or not is another story.
edit: I just looked closely at the pictures and maybe this is what he is referring to. In the picture of the interior which shows the passenger side of the A pillar from the inside it might have the top off in that one, hard to tell though. Since he says $35,000 is not the price and it is negotiable and he "could" finish it to specific colors, etc is seems he is a builder and implies custom work. Whether this is true or not is another story.
January 23rd, 2009, 05:26 AM
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I believe the seller doesn't know what he is talking about. Hardtop? Yes. Holiday Coupe? Yes. Convertible? No.
For the younger ones???????? Sorry, I don't think it is possible to be old enough to call that a convertible.
For the younger ones???????? Sorry, I don't think it is possible to be old enough to call that a convertible.
January 23rd, 2009, 06:26 AM
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edit: I just looked closely at the pictures and maybe this is what he is referring to. In the picture of the interior which shows the passenger side of the A pillar from the inside it might have the top off in that one, hard to tell though. Since he says $35,000 is not the price and it is negotiable and he "could" finish it to specific colors, etc is seems he is a builder and implies custom work. Whether this is true or not is another story.
January 23rd, 2009, 07:24 AM
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Picltures don't make sense. In all but the one with the milk crate the 57 looks just like my 57 hartop. I do not see any seams were the top could be removed. The one with the crate could have been taken from the inside of the car. Its a hardtop
January 23rd, 2009, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ebay
........ Hardtop Convertible ........
Originally Posted by ebay
........ for you younger folks, "Hardtop" or Holiday Coupe ........
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January 23rd, 2009, 08:13 AM
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January 23rd, 2009, 09:17 AM
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My grandfather called cars "buggies" like the ones with horses, I knew what he meant. The guys just confusing potential buyers because he wants to use outdated terminology. A hardtop convertible is a retractable in this day and age.
January 23rd, 2009, 12:30 PM
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But he still has a screw loose, because in 1957 it wasn't called a convertible. In the 1800s they called them Constenogas, so he may as well have called it that!
January 23rd, 2009, 01:02 PM
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Correct. The one with the folding cloth top, was called a convertible.
In 1957, when someone said "Hardtop Convertible" everyone knew he/she was using the original version of "Hardtop".
In the 1800s, Hardtop Convertibles did not exist.
Norm
In 1957, when someone said "Hardtop Convertible" everyone knew he/she was using the original version of "Hardtop".
In the 1800s, Hardtop Convertibles did not exist.
Norm
January 23rd, 2009, 01:34 PM
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Outdated terminology, but you knew what he meant?
But, I knew what he meant. How is it any different?
Do you think the seller should be held to different standards than your grandfather?
Funny you should bring that up. In 1957, they were called "Retractable Hardtops".
The thought just occurred to me: Since your Grandfather used the outdated term "buggies" are we to assume "he had a screw loose"?
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Do you think the seller should be held to different standards than your grandfather?
Funny you should bring that up. In 1957, they were called "Retractable Hardtops".
The thought just occurred to me: Since your Grandfather used the outdated term "buggies" are we to assume "he had a screw loose"?
Norm
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