The late 1970s and early 1980s were a brave new time for the German automakers. A growing presence of Japanese sedans was beginning to encroach on the US, and consumers had more and more choices after the oil crisis… more»
Aug 13, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Build-Ready: 1979 Manta Montage Coyote
I absolutely love the ambition of kit builders of the past. Literally, anything could be made, from little British-style roadsters to full-on racing replicas. Clearly, Brad and Tim Lovette had the same thoughts and they formed the company, Manta… more»
Aug 13, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stalled Project: 1965 Volkswagen Bus
Now that VW has announced the new EV bus, there is a lot of attention yet again on the classic VW bus from the 1950s and 60s. A lot of people are bemoaning that the originality has gone and… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Easy Project: 1955 Triumph Tiger 200
I have always wanted a simple bike to potter around the country in. Something simple and easy to work on. Back in the 1950s, they were plentiful and reasonably affordable, and one of the more popular manufacturers was the… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fully Restored 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 S
Certain cars have a sense of occasion or a sense of being more regal than the humdrum family sedan. Rolls Royce would be a classic example of this which they have maintained to this day. Another brand that had… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Low-Mile Rotary: 1987 Mazda RX-7
The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: 1982 Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel
A few cars in the world are iconic, from the Ferrari to the Mini with a worldwide following of fans. There are also workhorses such as the Toyota pick-up, which may not be iconic, but is used worldwide and… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
There is a period of time in the 1970s and 1980s when Mercedes Benz was code for ‘massively reliable’ and ‘built like tanks’. They had a reputation of going, and going and going with very little to go wrong…. more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T
The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Potential Project: 1971 Triumph TR6
My parents used to have a Triumph Spitfire when I was growing up, they constantly regale us of the stories of drop-top motoring around the countryside. But for every convertible joy story they have, there is another side with… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Field Find: 1980 Lamborghini Countach Replica
As a kid, I used to go wandering through old yards and back-lots looking for automotive treasure. The most exciting thing we ever found was an old school bus. But imagine being a young enthusiast and coming across a… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Hero: 1995 Dodge Viper RT10
In the world of automotive, there are a few sounds that get the heart racing. The rumble of a naturally aspirated V8, the whoosh of a turbo spooling up, and the thunk of a well-made car door on a… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2
In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner: 1983 Range Rover V8 Classic
Driven by British royalty in the UK, the Range Rover has almost become a cult classic, which the market is only just waking up to. These were a revolution when they came to the market, eventually bringing mass luxury… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
