I was on a Thunderbird Facebook site recently where the owner of a ’56 Baby ‘Bird was showing off his recently upgraded pride and joy. His two-seater now had a modern-day drivetrain, disc brakes, and a new A/C unit…. more»
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Buy One Now: 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo
We rarely feature late-model cars on this site, and there’s good reason for that: many of them haven’t yet attained collector status, and it will be some time before they do. But every now and again, you see the… more»
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Former Concours Car: 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II
You’re gonna think I’m off my rocker, but Lamborghini’s Espada is as competent a grocery-getter as it is a grand tourer. The rear seats are more spacious than any 2+2, though still not on a par with most American… more»
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Mid-Engine Barn Find: 1985 Pontiac Fiero
The Fiero was Pontiac’s first 2-seat automobile in more than 50 years. Launched in 1984 and in production through 1988, it was a sports car with a mid-engine layout. The Fiero used plastic body panels like the later Saturn,… more»
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Mostly Complete: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Poor initial sales almost prompted Chevrolet to discontinue Corvette production at the end of 1955. However, the company’s decision to persist paid dividends, with the Corvette remaining a constant in showrooms ever since. This 1954 Corvette is a stalled… more»
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Guards Red 5-Speed: 1985 Porsche 928
There’s something I have learned in recent years about having a mechanic work on your car: the closer it is to running, driving condition – like the kind where you can drive it every day at a moment’s notice… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
By the time Jaguar released the Series 3 version, its iconic E-Type had morphed from a hard-edged Sports Car to a more elegant Grand Tourer. The availability of the V12 engine and an automatic transmission promised buyers a more… more»
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Beautifully Unrestored: 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo
The other day, a Porsche 911 of a certain desirable spec sold for over $1 million on a popular auction site. The buyer was all too happy to share that it will be joining a private collection where it… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
MG’s T-series roadsters forged a path for sports cars in America, beginning with the spindly, narrow TC. Some 2000 TCs were exported by MG to the US, and countless others were shipped home when servicemen returned from the war…. more»
Pre-Airflow Project: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously pursued performance by adding lightness, and few road cars embodied that philosophy more completely than the Elan. Unfortunately, restoring one can become a complicated exercise involving fiberglass work, chassis restoration, drivetrain rebuilding, and hunting… more»
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Euro Turbo: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Ford’s bold Edsel experiment is a story that the company would probably prefer to erase from its history books. It attempted a repeat performance in the 1980s when it launched the Merkur, destined for its Lincoln-Mercury showrooms. As with… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons why a project build can stall, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has fallen victim to two of the most common. The seller admits that, after investing over $60,000 to date, they have run out of… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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1981 DMC DeLorean with 7k Original Miles
I find it amazing that, considering its low production tally and the fact that motoring journalists generally panned it at the time, the DMC DeLorean has found a solid place in the classic world. What is more impressive is… more»
