Sports Cars

Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3

The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»

Huge Barn Find! The Bill Slavens Corvette Collection

It’s always sad to hear when someone who’s experienced a lifelong passion for collecting cars has passed away, with Chevrolet Corvette connoisseur Bill Slavens managing to acquire 21 examples of his favorite sports car before his unfortunate passing last… more»

Beautiful Underdog: 1969 Porsche 912

When you are the little brother to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made, it is easy to be overlooked. But when you carefully consider the specs of the 912, you can’t help but wonder if this… more»

Bowtie Power? 1973 Jensen-Healey

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for looks. A car could have a reputation of guano but if I like the visual, I’ll at least consider it. And that’s the case with the Jensen-Healey such as today’s 1973… more»

Mercedes Bonanza: Stash of SL-Class Cars

The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”.  The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»

Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The styling of very few vehicles enjoys immediate global recognition, with the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle notable inclusions to that list. No less worthy is Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. It is fair to say that when the company released… more»

Removable Hardtop: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 and later gained the title “America’s Sports Car”. Early Corvettes were largely hand-assembled (just 300 copies in 1953), but some automation enabled Chevy to crank 3,640 units of the sports car the following… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z

The Datsun 240Z has been one of the star performers in the classic market over the past decade, with original and pristine examples highly sought by enthusiasts. This 1973 model needs plenty of TLC, but that hasn’t dampened interest…. more»

Storage Unit Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was a series of automobiles built in Italy between 1954 and 1965. While several body styles were offered, the one seen most often in the U.S. was the Spider, a 2-seat sports car. This 1961… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1959 MG MGA Project

The MGA, which replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget, was one of MG’s most successful cars with sales of more than 100,000 units between 1955 and 1962. As was often the case, the export market was a huge one… more»

Hardtop and Overdrive: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V

Here’s a Sunbeam Alpine Series V project car, ready for a new garage. Fall is coming – it’s a perfect time to start work on this roadster, aiming for Cars ‘N Coffee by spring. These “series” Alpines were conceived… more»

Best One Left? 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

We always welcome input from our readers because we realize that you form a knowledgeable source of valuable information and varying opinions. Therefore, when Barn Finder Tony P spotted this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and posed the question of… more»

Upgraded Engine: No Reserve 1954 MG TF

British sports cars enjoy a strong following in the classic community. They aren’t the fastest vehicles in a straight line but they offer one of the most engaging driving experiences imaginable. This 1954 MG TF is a perfect example… more»

Inexpensive Sports Car Fun: 1963 MG Midget

It may not reach the frenzied heights of America’s Ford v. Chevy battle, but I’ve always felt that there was a Midget v. Spitfire undercurrent in the British Sports Car world. Maybe I’m just imagining it, but either way,… more»

$1 Roller: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

How expensive is it to restore a roller Corvette? Maybe the seller should pay someone to take this car! The title of this article is correct. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is on the East Coast and is listed for… more»

Custom Project: 1959 MG MGA

While some enthusiasts tackle a project build with a focus on originality, others are open to customization. If you fall into the second category, you may find this 1959 MG MGA irresistible. Its changes are more than skin deep,… more»

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