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January 7 2021

T-Topped: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 'Murica, Buick, LT1, Roadmaster, T-Top 9

In 1994 the Buick Roadmaster got a massive powerplant upgrade when it ditched the old L03/L05 V8 and replaced it with an LT1 V8 that had more horsepower, more torque, and better fuel economy. It shared the LT1 with the Corvette, which was always available with some kind of T-top or removable roof option, so this next car makes some kinda sense, in a twisted chassis kinda way. Find this 1996 Buick Roadmaster offered for $3850 in Chicopee, MA via craigslist. Tip from Cory.

September 8 2020

Silvertop T-Tops: 1987 Toyota MR2

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 4AGE, Japanese, JDM, MR2, Silvertop, T-Top, Toyota 1

The first generation Toyota MR2 (1984-1987) was not the first affordable mid-engine sports car for the people, but it was the first to come from a Japanese manufacturer. It used the Toyota Corolla platform for most of its components, and was available with a basic 1.6 liter DOHC 4A-GE good for 112 HP or a supercharged version that bumped power up to 145 HP. However, today’s MR2 comes with a silvertop swap, which means the 4A-GE engine is a 4th generation (’91-’95) JDM-only version with 20 valves and 153 HP without the need for forced induction. Find this 1987 Toyota MR2 offered for $5,800 in Middleton, ID via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

November 19 2019

Slightly Modified: 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo

DailyTurismo Uncategorized Japanese, Modified, MR2, T-Top, Toyota, turbo 1

I must be getting old…because I find myself turned off by heavily modified sports cars. Doesn’t matter if they are stanced or lifted or just Pepboys bolt-on stick-on pimped…I just feel an overwhelming sense of meh when I see something that was sporty from the factory and is now modified. It is one thing to […]

June 10 2017

NASCAR: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE T-Top

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 'Murica, Dodge, Magnum, survivor, T-Top, XE 1

The Dodge Magnum was introduced in 1978 as an aerodynamic alternative to the Dodge Charger built on Chrysler’s long in the tooth “B platform”. The smoothed off appearance was to give it a few more miles-per-hour of top speed when they built the NASCAR version for guys like Richard Petty and Neil Bonnett. Find this 1979 […]

March 16 2016

T-Top Cruiser:1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 300ZX, Creampuff, Japanese, Nissan, T-Top, turbo 9

The Z31 generation Nissan 300ZX won’t be the fastest car on the block, or the best handling, but it offers a level of vintage 80s cool that is hard to match on a dollar for dollar basis. You’d go broke trying to buy a mint condition one-owner 911 from the 80s, same with an M3; […]

July 30 2015

Thursday Twister: T-Tops

DailyTurismo Uncategorized T-Top, Thursday Twister 70

Welcome back another edition of the Thursday Twister, DT’s weekly quiz show where the right answer is always left in the dust. Today’s topic du jour is to build a list of cars equipped with T-tops (also known as a T-bar in the UK) those wacky removable panels over each passenger’s head with a structural […]

May 20 2015

5k: T-Top Gun: 1987 Ford Mustang LX

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 5.0, Ford, LX, Mustang, T-Top 10

The T-Top (or British T-Bar) is one of those automotive features that elicits an instantly polarized reaction from car folks. Some will rave about the configurable nature of its small roof panels, and others will bemoan the resulting squeaks/creaks from the resulting wet noodle chassis stiffness. It is a discussion that has almost become moot […]

October 24 2013

5k: Original Owner Sale: 1991 Toyota MR2 T-Top

DailyTurismo Uncategorized MR2, Original Owner, T-Top, Toyota 0

The second generation Toyota MR2 is at the top of our list of depreciated modern classics. The nimble rear drive chassis with excellent mid-engine handling works well and Toyota’s turbo and naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engines are adequate. Find this 1991 Toyota MR2 T-top for sale in Simi Valley, CA for $3,900 via craigslist. Tip from […]

April 14 2013

Reader Roadkill Copper T-Top: 1982 “Datsun by Nissan” 280ZX 2+2

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 2+2, 280ZX, CFlo, Datsun, Malaise, Nissan, T-Top 0

One of our readers recently stumbled across this very nice appearing 2nd-generation Z car and sent it on to us, so we thought we would share it despite the limited info available. He says it was “spotted in Thousand Oaks, California. Clean and well cared for. A family sized 280Z with an automatic.” While no […]

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