No matter the car, enthusiasts will always find shortcomings in the engineers’ design. Whether it’s American muscle or a sports model from Europe, we can absolutely love a particular make or model but still find ways to improve it…. more»
Sports Cars
No Reserve: Jeremy Clarkson’s 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider
Top Gear UK was a juggernaut, vastly exceeding the broadcaster’s viewing projections. Each episode drew a worldwide audience of 300 million, making it the most successful automotive show in television history. When the BBC decided not to renew Jeremy… more»
75k One-Owner Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica
The Toyota Celica became available in the United States almost immediately after its initial introduction in Japan in December, 1970. At the time, many consumers weren’t considering imports, so it would take years for the Toyota brand to reach… more»
Ferrari Alternative: 1984 Bitter SC
The Bitter SC is an automotive curiosity that made numerous attempts to become a contender in the grand touring segment. While it encountered numerous challenges like any small coachbuilder could expect to wrestle with, largely due to not ever… more»
Rare Italian: 1934 Fiat 508S “Balilla” Coppa d’Oro
When enthusiasts think of small pre-war European Sports Cars, England is typically the first country that springs to mind. However, Italy also produced a few homegrown examples, including this 1934 Fiat 508S “Balilla” Coppa d’Oro. These cars are extremely… more»
Rebuilt And Ready: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Although the Corvette could be equipped with a host of great optional engines in the late sixties, even the standard 350 was a fine performer, delivering 300 horsepower in completely stock form as you drove away from your Chevrolet… more»
Golf Yellow Slicktop: 1973 BMW 2002
This 1973 BMW 2002 is a case of looking like an absolutely fantastic deal for someone that’s been on the hunt for a so-called “roundie,” or round tail light example. With a desirable color scheme known as “Golf Yellow”… more»
High Option Project: 1972 Porsche 911
When it comes to vintage Porsches (and any sports car, really), enthusiasts tend to live in the extremes: we either want a car that came equipped with a ton of options, or one that is a total stripper. In… more»
The Good Thinking Car: 1976 Jensen GT
Some of you may be familiar with the 1972-75 Jensen-Healey, a sports car intended mainly for the US market to fill the gap when the Austin-Healey 3000 couldn’t be economically modified by 1968 to meet new federal regulations. A… more»
Special Order Paint: No Reserve 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Once, customers could walk into a showroom and order a car in a paint shade that wasn’t on that year’s color palette. That experience is now largely confined to prestige brands, but the first owner did just that with… more»
V8 Powered: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There are many opinions and popular stories about the Jaguar E-Type. Did Enzo Ferrari really call it the “most beautiful car ever built,” and is it really that difficult to maintain? Well, there’s no evidence that Enzo ever made… more»
Rover V8 Conversion: 1978 Lotus Esprit
Lately, I have been on a bit of a Rover V8 kick. I like the engine because it’s one of those mills that has been used throughout multiple brands and eras, and the end result is a motor that… more»
















