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»
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Save A Tree: 1970 Marcos GT 3.0
The Marcos Motor Company is best known for their wild designs, racing success, and their unique wood construction. This 1970 Marcos GT 3.0 has that unique Marcos styling and the racing pedigree, but not the wooden chassis. In 1969… more»
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Barn Surfer: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
UPDATE 1/3/12 – This surf wagon did not end up meeting reserve at $14,000. Admittedly we are not big fans of most customized cars and definitely not stations wagons, but this 1963 Ford Squire Wagon has us rethinking both… more»
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Franken-Spider: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce
UPDATE 1/4/12 – The Franken-Spider ended up selling for $6,412. Well sold! The seller of the Moretti project we just featured mentioned an Alfa Romeo which they also have for sale. It turned out to be a rare 1957… more»
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1960 Moretti Tour du Monde Project
UPDATE 1/3/12 – Sold for $3,075. Moretti isn’t a marque that many people know about or remember. But for the few that do, the name conjures up images of small hand-built Italian sports cars. These little machines tore up… more»
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Slumbering Saoutchik: 1949 Talbot Lago T26
Barn finds have always been prized by the average car collector, as they are typically affordable to buy and hopefully easy to restore. Recently even the Concours crowd has taken notice. There was even a preservation class at the… more»
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Fintail Wagon: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 200D Estate
Update – This unique Fintail has been purchased by reader Gene B as a Christmas present for his wife. We would like to congratulate them on their purchase and we hope they will keep us updated on their progress…. more»
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Eeny, Meeny, Nash-Healey
Nash wasn’t a company known for sports cars, but after George Mason and Donald Healey had dinner one fine evening in 1949, they set out to change that image. The two CEOs struck a deal and formed the marque… more»
