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Basement Find! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»

V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»

No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT

The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»

Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project

The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»

Amazing ERA 1964 Ford GT40 Replica

In the world of replicas, the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the most actively cloned models. It’s understandable, considering the price tag and rarity of the original, and also because it’s a fantastic design – beautiful things are… more»

Overland Experience: 1976 Porsche 911 Safari

Not that long ago, we featured a safari-built Porsche 911, which has become a regular occurrence in both the air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche communities. Now, I may have been a bit critical of that particular build because it didn’t… more»

Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400

We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»

No Sunroof Coupe: 1977 Porsche 911

If you ever question how much money you’re spending on a project, just remember that there’s a world in which numerous bidders are lining up to spend close to $30,000 on a vehicle with no engine and missing rear… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster

The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»

One Family Owned: 1994 Mazda RX-7

The FD-chassis Mazda RX-7 remains one of the more intriguing investment options in the modern classics category. Easily one of the most beautiful Japanese coupes ever made, the rotary-powered two-door was also produced in fairly limited quantities and is… more»

Original Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Some project candidates tick so many of the right boxes for enthusiasts that it is easy to understand why they generate strong interest. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette as a prime example. It is a desirable Split Window Coupe,… more»

Decent Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its infancy back in 1957, but the sportster was already making progress in terms of performance with the 6-cylinder being discontinued the year before, followed by the 265 cubic-inch V8 growing to 283… more»

Spotless Slant Nose: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Vehicle manufacturers will sometimes look at modifications performed by third parties and see the benefit of integrating that change into a production model. Such was the case with Porsche and its 911 Turbo model. Kremer Racing developed the styling… more»

Garage Find: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet

Until the 250 GT Pininfarina was launched, Ferrari model production numbers ranged from a few-handfuls to slightly less than 100 copies. Many were customized to buyers’ tastes. By the mid-1950s, the company knew it needed to sell more road-going… more»

Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes.  Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices.  Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»

McBurnie Mold: Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona Spyder Replica

When it comes to replicas, we’ve all seen the ugly underbelly of this kit car market: poorly constructed kits with major shortcomings like shoddy interiors and mismatched body proportions. However, among some of the more frequently cloned classic models… more»

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