Car: Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Year: 1968

What makes it special: All through the 60’s, the Chevrolet Impala’s body designs changed, but the bright trim that Impala was known for added that luxury touch to its look. The best materials were used in the interiors, and best equipment features as well. The Impala was basically a junior grade Cadillac.

What made it famous: The ’68 model received a facelift, while the rear bumpers featured “Horseshoe” shaped taillights. Hidden windshield wipers, astro-ventilation and plush interiors were part of the Impala model too. Engines ranged from a 250 cu in inline-6 to the big 385 or 425 hp 427 V8. Transmission choices ranged from the two-speed Powerglide or three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, or manual transmissions.

Why I would want one: Had one. Fastback model, loved its swooping rear and overall styling.

Fun fact: Right hand drive models were built in Canada for export to Australia and the UK until the 1969 model year.

Car: ( Or in this case, Jeep ) Jeep CJ7 Renegade

Year: 1986

What makes it special: CJ’s were small open-body off road and compact pick-ups sold under the Jeep name for model years 1945 through 1986. The first year being the first mass-produced civilian 4-wheel drive car produced by Willys.

What made it famous: Introduced in 1976, the CJ7 was a longer model than the CJ5, with wider, squared openings enabling it to have hinged doors. After 1980, it was fitted with an AMC 20 rear axle until mid-86, when it was fitted with a Dana 44, and a Dana 300 transfer case. The CJ7 was available in Renegade and Laredo models, and featured different body decals and different seats, and other creature comforts. Powering the CJ7 for 1986 was AMC’s 258 cu in inline-6, or 304 cu in AMC V8.

Why I would want one: Had one. Very fun vehicle and I would sign up for another in a heartbeat.

Fun fact: The “CJ” name stood for “Civilian Jeep.”