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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1972

Page

9

End of the road for convertibles eyed in 1973

The piece notes near extinction for ragtop cars as 1973 model runs end. GM reduces convertibles to six for 1973 plus Corvette option. Ford and other makers struggle with design costs, safety rules, and two pillar hardtops. Wind noise and vandalism add to unraveling demand.

General Motors Gmee Cee Designak Locke Detroit Ford

GM seals rear side windows on 1973 two door models

The article notes automakers moving toward long term goals with sealed rear side windows. It mentions General Motors 1973 intermediate two door cars where all rear side windows are permanently fixed in place.

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