Sports Cars

A Rarely Seen Grand Touring Car: 1980 Porsche 928

The original concept for the Porsche 928 was to create a luxurious grand touring car that would take the brand beyond its rear-engined, air-cooled legacy.  A luxurious steed for the well-heeled enthusiast who prefers rapid travel.  While the finished… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT

I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»

39K Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

Owning the best of something usually have a few caveats. For one, the price tag is higher. Second, you’re often afraid to drive it. And third, any flaws – no matter how minor – stand out glaringly compared to… more»

Twelve Built: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT Stinger Ferrari Replica

Every so often, a listing comes along that sits squarely at the crossroads of automotive curiosity, controversy, and craftsmanship. This 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT, currently listed on eBay, is one of those cars. With 60,000 miles, a clean title,… more»

75K Mile Modern Classic: 2000 Audi TT Quattro

The 1990s and 2000s were great decades for Audi styling in general, highlighted perhaps by the cute little TT, which has (in my opinion) some of the most handsome styling of any readily attainable 21st-century car. I recall when… more»

Engine Out Service Complete: 1989 Ferrari 348TS

When considering your first Ferrari purchase, there are a few models that immediately come to mind: if you have in the low six-figures to throw around, the Testarossa is the clear winner. For a truly budget-conscious decision, the Mondial… more»

No Reserve: 1997 Lotus Elise

“Simplify, then add lightness.” It was the phrase that encapsulated Colin Chapman’s design philosophy, and served Lotus well years after his passing when it released the Elise. Its engine produces a relatively modest power figure, but the low curb… more»

No Reserve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

With C4 Corvette values climbing, tidy examples like this 1994 model invariably attract attention when they hit the market. However, this classic pushes interest to a higher level, courtesy of the seller’s decision to list it with No Reserve…. more»

40K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

When I hear people complain about the lack of affordable hobby cars, I generally can commiserate with them. However, there’s no denying that there are still plenty of bargains out there, and you don’t even have to look that… more»

Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra

UPDATE – The seller has added current photos of the car and a cold start video! Offered here is a 1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under… more»

Backyard Sleeper: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette recently surfaced on Facebook Marketplace, and it reads like the kind of story Barn Finds readers never get tired of. According to the seller, this Corvette spent roughly 35 years sitting dormant in a backyard… more»

A Mazda By Another Name: 1989 Ford Probe GT

Porsche tried to replace the air-cooled, rear-engined 911 with the water-cooled, front-engined 928. We all know how that worked out. Likewise, Ford tried to replace the Mustang with the Probe, following the same pattern of total reconfiguration of what… more»

Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

By 1972, the noose was tightening around the neck of America’s beloved V8. Sadly, buyers were only beginning to grasp the scope of the misery that would define The Malaise Era. However, there were still performance options available during… more»

304 V8 Swap! 1980 AMC Spirit

Being an AMC fan since childhood and having learned to drive in a Gremlin, I can’t say I was very excited to find out that the powers that be at American Motors Corporation had chosen to end production of… more»

Niki Lauda Supercar: 1980 BMW M1

Every once in a while, a car comes up for grabs that checks so many boxes it doesn’t seem possible, or even real. Most of the world’s significant collector vehicles have some key detail: highly limited production, special factory… more»

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