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Car of the Week: 1990 Chrysler Touring Convertible by Maserati A Chrysler What? A 1990 Touring Convertible with Maserati genetics missed the mark in showrooms. John Benz will admit it. He doesn't really remember the unusual Chrysler TC when it first came out back in 1989. He's not alone in that admission, as most car folks seemed to miss the TC—it came and went pretty quickly. "No, I really don't remember them," chuckles Benz, a resident of Wautoma, Wis. "There is probably only another four or so in Wisconsin. They made about 7,000 of them and about 3,000 got imported to the States. So whatever is left is left…" Benz eventually started seeing the handsome convertibles now and then at car shows. He liked the idea of having something unique, and the fact that the TCs—short for "touring convertible"—was part Chrysler and part Maserati certainly made them different. For their time they were expensive, a little exotic, and they were droptops in an era when convertibles were few and far between. They also only lasted for three model years (1989 to '91), which makes them a little obscure 30-some years later. See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! First effort yields a first Senior! A first restoration results in '29 Chevy show winner for one skilled owner. As 71-year-old Colton, S.D., resident Allan Weinacht was nearing retirement, he decided to embark on his first automobile restoration by rebuilding a 1929 Chevrolet International Series AC Coach. "As a diehard Chevy man, I always liked the look of the 1920s-era cars, and I also have an appreciation for restorations that reflect complete originality," Weinacht says. "With the support of my wife Mary, I began my search, and finding this car fulfilled that opportunity." Covering a range of 10 different body styles, the popular 1929 Chevrolet Series AC International replaced the 1928 Series AB National with more than 1.3 million units manufactured. To help simplify production operations, each factory was designated one body style for national consumption, and finished cars were shipped by railroad to major American cities. The Weinacht's five-passenger two-door Coach was built at the Lakewood Assembly plant in Atlanta. The series AC distinguished itself from the earlier AB models with the introduction of the new six-cylinder engine, which was the first six-cylinder offered in a Chevrolet since 1915. Advertised as "A Six for the price of a Four," it only cost $10 more than the outgoing four-cylinder Series AB. See More AACA Museum Live Webcast: 'Great Stories From the Great Race X-Cup' on March 22 Hershey, PA - On March 22nd at 11 AM (EST), join the AACA Museum on-site or online for a live webcast presenting great stories from Great Race X-Cup Teams. Each year the Great Race, a nine-day time-controlled road rally, hosts X-Cup Teams of high school, college, and technical school students who prepare their cars and drive them in the rally. The teams are from across the nation and frequently are competitive with some of the most experienced Great Race Teams. See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.