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Car of the Week: Gordon Buehrig's 1971 Chevrolet Corvette The T-Top is a beautiful example of compromise. If you want the open-air fun of a convertible, but don't want the body flex, draftiness and added weight of a droptop, then the T-Top was made for you. Yet it's also not a feature you'll find in any car being manufactured today. GM gets its money back While many credit General Motors for the T-Top, it was actually invented and patented by legendary car designer Gordon Buehrig. It was first used in a Buehrig-designed 1948 prototype for The American Sportscar Co., or "TASCO." While the TASCO had an innovative roof, the company never made more than one prototype. The T-Top wasn't seen again until GM introduced it on the 1968 Corvette Stingray, at which point Gordon Buehrig reportedly took legal action against the company for using his patented roof. While his suit was apparently successful, the payout was allegedly small by today's standards. The Corvette's T-Tops were so well-liked they were cited as the reason Chevy discontinued Corvette convertibles for the 1976 model year and didn't make a convertible available on the Corvette again until 1986. 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! 400+ Classics to go under the hammer at Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction Oct. 2-3 Carlisle, PA - Carlisle Auctions returns to the Carlisle Expo Center October 2-3 for its popular Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction. The event, running in conjunction with Fall Carlisle driven by Hemmings.com (October 1-5 at the neighboring Carlisle PA Fairgrounds) welcomes 400+ classic and collector cars.  These lots span all eras of production and next month, the auction will deliver excitement and variety for buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts alike. See More A sneak peek of what's inside Old Cars' October 1, 2025, issue! Check out what's inside Old Cars' October 1, 2025 issue. Not a subscriber? See what you are missing. 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.