Rabbit Ragtops for a-Dime-a-Dozen: 1979-93 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Consider the Volkswagen Cabriolet. Based on the proven platform that was used by the Golf, Jetta and Rabbit, the Cabbie can be likened to a four-seater Miata. Though it lacks the Mazda’s raw, racecar-like driving feel, its ability to carry more than one friend more than makes up for it. Combine that with the excellent gas mileage, sporty (but not GTI level) suspension, and surprising practicality that comes with owning one, and you end up with a cult classic, which these vehicles are slowly but steadily becoming.

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1989 Ford F-150

In the automotive world, there's a difference between a "crate engine" and a clapped-out blow-by generator that just happened to leave the junkyard inside a greasy crate. But hey, maybe this is a "before" picture. Given the price of this heap compared to the price of a crate engine, not to mention the photo, we think not... [See the Ad]

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