Say Mercury 1950,..
That 50's conver is a real benchmard to strive for.
GO FOR IT !...
My truck was inspired by a 1931 Essex SUPER SIX, my dad & I owned in H.S. ( 18 yo ).
My fondest memories were driving that car down the road at 50, Windshield cranked out, and the front fenders ' dancing ' in the wind..
at 18 , life couldn't get much cooler....
So when I had the chance to find, then buy a vehicle that re-kindled those early memories, ( big fornt fenders, & crank-out windshield )
I jumped at the chance...
We only get one go at life- no dress rehersals here..
best wishes,
jim