The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more under-the-radar exotics on the market today. It’s surprising given its primary competitor, the Acura NSX, has made considerable strides value-wise, often commanding close to $100,000 or better when in excellent condition…. more»
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1971 Porsche 911 Targa Barn Find
Regardless of your feeling about the sanctity (or lack thereof) of air-cooled Porsche 911s, it’s near impossible to feel the excitement of seeing a sports car in a barn. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa was undoubtedly just a cheap,… more»
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Rare Stripe Delete: 1998 Dodge Viper GTS
When it comes to the Dodge Viper, there’s almost an automatic assumption that it will come with loud racing stripes ripping down the center of the vehicle. Credit the original GTS coupe that was an effigy of sorts to… more»
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Garage Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
It seems that in certain environments, the idea of a “weekend car” or “summer car” is embedded in the local culture to such a degree that it’s hardly a surprise when a particular model appears as a barn find…. more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti nameplate is one with incredible staying power. Whether you define staying power as its resiliency through multiple acquisitions and take-overs or simply due to the fact that the cars still come up for sale quite often, the… more»
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Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»
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7,400 Mile 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car
The attraction between a certain element of the car community and the limited-edition runs of pace car tributes issued by domestic manufacturers is limited to a specific age demographic. These days, you don’t see much fanfare about major racing… more»
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Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster
The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»
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Alloy-Bodied Gullwing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
How do you make an exceptionally rare and valuable car even more so? You order it with lightweight body panels and plexiglass windows, and produce a mere 29 examples in that configuration. The alloy-bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was marketed… more»
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Unrestored V12 2+2: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Ferrari’s 2+2 sports cars have long trailed the traditional two-seater models, as the perception of anything equipped either with back seats or four doors makes it tends to hurt values in the eyes of some collectors. Fortunately, that perception… more»
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V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»
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Sweet Squarebody: 1977 GMC Jimmy
We all know and love the classic Chevrolet K5 Blazer; that much is true. However, there’s an interesting subset of this model which is often perceived as being a highly-capable 4WD machine. The 2WD version is equally as sought… more»
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Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project
The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»
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Amazing ERA 1964 Ford GT40 Replica
In the world of replicas, the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the most actively cloned models. It’s understandable, considering the price tag and rarity of the original, and also because it’s a fantastic design – beautiful things are… more»
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Low-Mile 5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 offers the best of multiple worlds for potential buyers, as it features California ownership history, a terrific blend of options, and lots of recent servicing – not to mention the fact that it… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1988 BMW 325iS
The E30 chassis 3-Series is a car near and dear to my heart, as this is the model that started me on the path to becoming a rabid car enthusiast. I’m sure most of us have a vehicle in… more»
