Convertible G Bodies?

I never knew there were convertibles in the later generation cars. Is this just a well pulled off custom job or something truly rare? Either way it looks kinda cool.

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2111496164.html

1986 CONV. CUTLASS RARE - $7000 (SPORT LA.)

NICE CONV. CUTLASS RUNS GOOD LOOKS GOOD CLEAN INTERIOR MINOR RUST ON HOOD FOR MORE INFO CALL 318-218-1800 THANKS Z. SIMPSON

There were companies that did that sort of thing back then on a semi custom basis. I assume that is what is pictured here. JB

Maybe an aftermarket conversion company?

Remember the 1980's Cadillac Eldorado Biarrtiz convertible? That was an aftermarket company, not factory. The last factory made Eldorado Convertible was in 1976.

It was built by ASC

yeah Rago some are "factory" verts. I think it they were made by the hess & eisenhardt or american coachworks, the same companies that did the 78-8? Le Cabs for Cadillac/GM. Not sure if the same company made the Regal verts of the same years. These pop up every once and while online, seen some rough ones go for $3000 up to $8000.

I know they're some cats in Florida that are doing these for around $2000 and u supply the cutty or regal. I think this might be one, I thought all the "factory" ones had quarter windows.

I remember as a teenager my neighbor had a Monte SS Convertible. I used to think it was the dumbest car I had ever seen. Because I though it was just one of those fake convertible tops that were popular in the mid to late 80's. Then one day I came home and it was parked with the top down

His was made by a conversion company that used tops and windows from mid 80's Buick Rivieras. I think it did have a 1/4 window because I was mad at not noticing that, and knowing it was real sooner.

Yesterday in traffic, I saw a 1976-77 Buick Regal convertible.

I wasn't able to get close enough to see details, but it looked good.

Anyone know if a 1970-1972 A-body convertible top / frame would be dimensionally close for a 1973-77?

Anyone have a link or photos on any 73-77 A-body convertibles?

It has me thinkin'...

Thanks -

Jerry

Ok, the internet is a scary place. I found an old Craig's list ad which was probably the same car. And I just got off the phone with the guy that owns it. He claims it's factory, and not a conversion. Why it really matters, I don't know.

Its for real. Here are the craig's list pics:



Any other ones out there?

Thanks -

Jerry

To some people it really does matter, I guess its bragging rights. Factory or not its all a conversion, GM didn't really make them.

kind of looks like the top of a 70s El Dorado.

Looks like a top from a 69 buick wildcat or something....my $0.02