The Amphicar was the answer to a question nobody asked. Even though it couldn’t do either task very well, it could traverse both land and water with ease. They are collector’s items today, especially if you can find one… more»
Sporting Intentions: 1961 Facel Facellia
Facel Vegas were elegant French cars with large American V8 engines up front. They were typically purchased by well-to-do famous people. Pablo Picasso even had one. When the firm decided to compete in the budding sports car market they… more»
Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire
The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»
1963 Turner Sports Mk III Roadster
If the Cortina got you thinking about going vintage racing this summer, then you should take a look at this 1963 Turner Sports Mk III. Only about 100 of these cars were ever produced and this one is claimed… more»
Revolutionary Rotary: 1966 NSU Spider
The NSU Wankel Spider was a micro-sized sportscar, and fewer than 2,400 were built between 1964 and 1967, but it had one major claim to fame: it used the first production rotary engine. Find this low-mileage, unrestored example complete… more»
Pebble Beach Golf Cart: 1964 Voisin Biscuter 100
If you follow the Concours d’Elegance events, you will know that a Voisin won this last year at Pebble Beach. It demonstrated some unique French engineering and has brought some attention to the marque. There are bound to be… more»
1976 Lotus Eclat Barn Find
It may be the most ungainly sibling in the Lotus family, but the Eclat still offered cheap thrills with enough room in the back for small children and cargo. This 1976 Lotus Eclat is claimed to be a barn… more»
Swiss Rarity: 1961 Enzmann 506
The Enzmann 506 is a very rare sports car. Fewer than 100 were made between 1957 and 1969 by Emil Enzmann in Switzerland, and only about 20 are known to exist today. Find this example awaiting restoration here on… more»
Early Production: 1957 Peerless GT
It’s hard to believe, but this skeleton of a car represents one of the most successful first-time LeMans finishes in the history of the event. In 1958, a Peerless finished 16th place overall and 4th place in the two… more»
Italian Sprite: 1965 Innocenti Spider S
UPDATE 3/23/12 – The car has been re-listed with a BIN of $4,000. What happens when some Italians get a hold of a British roadster? Well, they came up with this; The Innocenti Spider. It was a styling exercise… more»
Pre-Turbo: 1976 Saab 99 EMS
Before the Turbo was introduced in 1978, Saab offered the 99 EMS to customers wanting something sporty. It also provided the base for their rally cars in the seventies. This 1976 Saab 99 EMS is claimed to be a… more»
American Special: 1959 Troy Roadster
Back in the 1950s if you wanted a sleek roadster that was as fast as it looked you bought a Corvette or a European sports car, or you made one yourself. This hand-built roadster is an example of the… more»
America’s First Sports Car: 1950 Crosley Hotshot
The Crosley Hotshot was the first production sports car built in the United States, beginning in 1949. Advanced for the time, with an overhead cam engine and 4-wheel disc brakes, they sold well despite being tiny by American standards… more»
Lake Sunapee Survivor: 1967 Amphicar
When I was a kid my mother told me a story about the day she went for a ride in a car that could drive from the land right into the water. The idea of a car which was… more»
















