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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Double Bubble: 1959 Abarth 750 GT Zagato Project
This 1959 Abarth 750 GT Zagato ‘double bubble’ coupe is a rare and highly desirable example of the best of the Etceterini – those rare creations of the small, independent shops that were so common in the 1950s in… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Jolly Alternative: 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
The Fiat Jolly was built for summer fun, or if you had real money, to putt around the deck of your yacht. It was simple, provided plenty of sun, and wasn’t going to get you anywhere fast. Malcolm Bricklin,… more»
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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»
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Frenchman in Montana: 1955 Panhard Dyna Z
UPDATE 1/31/12 – Sold for the BIN price of $9,500. If the Citroen wasn’t strange enough for you, may we present this 1955 Panhard Dyna Z. Still French, but even more rare, this Panhard was also a cutting edge… more»
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Grandpa’s Garage Find: 1969 Citroen DS
UPDATE 2/5/12 – Sold for $7,550 with 57 bids! The Citroen DS shocked the world when it was released in 1955. As you can see, the styling was unlike anything seen before. Things were pretty high tech under the… more»
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Baby Bristol: 1957 Berkeley SE 492 Sports
UPDATE 1/21/12 – Did not meet reserve at $3,030 with 17 bids. If the price tag of the AC Bristol was a little overwhelming for you, then you may want to consider this little guy. We admit that a… more»
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Toy Car Fun: Berkeley Sports Project
UPDATE 1/18/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $1,913, but it was relisted and apparently sold for $2,750 the same day! With the high gas prices and strict emissions these days some manufacturers have attempted to build… more»
