Finding a car is thrilling, but it is even more exciting when that old car has a history. That is why so many people seek out vintage race cars. They come with more than just service records. Reader James… more»
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Ex-Drag Car: 1957 Corvette
A car’s past can have a profound impact on its value, especially if it had important or interesting race history. You would think with all of today’s technology, finding that history would be easy, but that isn’t always the… more»
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Adult Go Kart: Almquist Saber Project
We recently mentioned that Crosley engines found their way into race cars on occasion, so we thought we had better dig one up to prove it. This Almquist body was built on a modified Crosley chassis and was meant… more»
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Balancing Act: 1959 Elva Courier
Claiming a car is “perfectly balanced” is a bold statement to make, but that’s how Mark Donohue described the Elva Courier after his first championship win in one. This 1959 Elva Courier might not be setup for racing, but… more»
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American Special: 1958 Devin
Back in the 1950s every young guy who liked sports cars and racing wished he could own a Ferrari race car just like Phil Hill drove. These were impossible cars to get your hands though on unless you were… more»
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Rent-A-Racer: 1968 Shelby GT350 Hertz
The best known Hertz Shelbys were the 1966 models. It’s less well known that Hertz ordered Shelby GT350s for their rental fleet at least through 1968. This modified 1968 Hertz GT350 is said to be a barn find and… more»
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King of Beasts II: T-Bucket Dragster Survivor
This T-Bucket dragster should stir up some nostalgia for out old hot rodders. Built in 1966 by three young rodders in Walpole, MA, it was run at a local 1/8th mile strip set in the parking lot of the… more»
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Tiny Racer: 1962 Fiat Abarth Allemano Spider
This 1962 Fiat Abarth Allemano Spider poses an interesting question: Is it a good project that’s worth putting lots of time, effort, and money into? Or is it good for nothing but parts? It has been been raced a… more»
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Uncle Olaf’s Hot Rod: 1967 Volvo P1800 S
Sometimes, a non-original classic rubs us the right way. A modified Volvo P1800 might not be the first model that comes to mind, but we’ve seen worse. The ’67 P1800S featured on eBay has lead an interesting life, and… more»
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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»
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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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Rally Ready: 1965 Mini Cooper S
The Mini have always been entertaining, especially the Cooper S model which won the Monte Carlo Rally three times during the mid-1960s. Their lightweight front-wheel-drive platform proved to be unstoppable on the icy mountain roads. This Mini Cooper S… 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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Ex-Drag Racer: 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Mustang will take you back to the days when anyone with a local sponsorship and a willingness to wrench a car could have fun at the local drag strip. The seller claims that early in its life… more»
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Birds Of A Feather: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster
UPDATE 2/19/12 – The car was relisted once after not meeting reserve at 84,600. The auction was then removed so we can only assume that it was sold offline. We know we just featured one of these the other… more»
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British Hotrod: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster
UPDATE 2/13/12 – Bidding went up to $120,600 but it was not enough to meet reserve. There have been many heroes in the world of motor sports over the years. Names such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, and Erik… more»
