For many car enthusiasts, it’s not unusual to buy a specialty vehicle to be purchased solely because it has some rare feature, like an unusual/desirable option or low miles. In the case of this donated Porsche 924, it appears… more»
Sports Cars
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Long Hood Driver: 1969 Porsche 911 E
These days, it’s near impossible to predict what is going to happen in the vintage sports car market. Will drivers who age out of the hobby also cause values to drop on older vehicles that are more fiddly to… more»
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Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Lotus Esprit
We all tend to assume that finding an old sports car ripe for restoration is an exciting moment for almost anyone. However, no matter how intriguing the vehicle is, many people just see an anchor, or a nuisance. Nostalgia… more»
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Low Mileage Sporty Compact: 1973 AMC Gremlin X
I’m not exactly sure why, but it’s been a longstanding pattern for me to often root for the underdogs, whether it’s losing sports teams, music that’s not popular, or even domestic vehicles not manufactured by the “Big 3”. This… more»
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Suzuki-Powered: Dwarf Race Car
I bet you didn’t know you needed this, did you? This is the first time I’ve come across something referred to as a “Dwarf” and had it not be an insult. This is a real-deal thing, however, as the… more»
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Cheap Mopar Project: 1974 Plymouth Duster
Five years ago, this 1974 Plymouth Duster might have been a bit easier to work with than it is today, but there’s still plenty of potential to turn this one into something special. The seller says he bought this… more»
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Driveway Find: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS
One of the downsides to Facebook Marketplace is that the platform almost encourages owners to post as little information as possible, and there’s no real penalty for it. Let’s face it, sellers get pummeled by messages from tire kickers… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette seems to tick many of the “right” boxes enthusiasts prefer when seeking a classic. Its presentation is first-rate, it features a big-block under the hood, and this beauty is numbers-matching. So, what’s not to like?… more»
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Long-Term Ownership: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
This 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta fell into sympathetic hands when it was sold 23 years ago to the current owner. He has pampered this worthy beast at every turn, giving it whatever it needed and more. For instance, while… more»
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Time Machine: 1959 Morgan Plus 4
A few things stand out about this delightful barn find Morgan Plus 4: one, it is highly original, with an absolutely perfect patina that supposedly features original paint; two, this appears to be an AI-generated image, which is truly… more»
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Forgotten British Oddball: 1964 Daimler SP250 Project
Some project cars show up so often that people barely notice them anymore. A Daimler SP250 is definitely not one of those cars. This 1964 example listed on Facebook Marketplace out of Cicero, New York stands out simply because… more»
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Upgraded V8/6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been scouring the market, searching for a C4 Corvette to park in your garage, your quest may be at an end. This 1989 Corvette Convertible presents superbly and is a turnkey proposition with 57,000 miles on the… more»
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Shop Owner Built: Austin-Healey Sprite SCCA Race Car
One lesson that has proven quite useful with buying older vehicles is that you’re buying the owner/seller as much as the car itself. This is why I’ve struggled lately with seeing some listings on auction websites where the seller… more»
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C4 Coupe Driver: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
One of my bigger gripes with the Corvette community is how many cars seem to be modified with the intent to make the car louder and more eye-catching. The more subtle approach is what gets my attention, however, which… more»
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Estate Sale Gold: Alfa Romeo Projects and Track Cars
Finding the remains of what was once a great collection is both exciting and melancholy. Knowing many of us have been in a position where we ran out of time to get a project completed but could always hit… more»
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Parts Car or Worth Saving? 1959 Triumph TR3
The Triumph TR3 was one of many 2-seat sports cars imported from the UK in the 1950s and 1960s. It was a product of the Standard Motor Co. between 1955 and 1962, the successor to the TR2 and the… more»
