John Z. DeLorean promised us a gull-winged, steel-skinned sports car. After an inordinately long development path beset by decisions that conflicted with ease of manufacturing, he delivered two out of three, producing a futuristic “sporty” two-seat tourer. Problems were… more»
Sports Cars
43k Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the depths of winter may seem odd, but sometimes, we must strike while the iron is hot. This 1973 Corvette presents such an opportunity, and there is much to like about this survivor. It… more»
It’s All There: 1970 Volvo 1800E Project
I must admit it, I’ve never been a big Volvo fan. Sure, their durability and safety-enhanced designs are part of their justly deserved legacy – they just, ah, seem a bit boring. Except, however, the 1800 series such as… more»
Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
Nice Driver with Hard Top: 1964 Corvette Convertible
With all of the hysteria about matching numbers and desirable options surrounding the purchase of a vintage Corvette, sometimes it is prudent to stop for a second and determine why you want a Corvette in the first place. If… more»
Supercharged C3! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Adding personal touches to your ‘Vette was a popular trend back in the sixties and seventies, with the efforts often producing results ranging from mild to wild. This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would fall into the latter category, as it… more»
Factory 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The… more»
Fresh Paint: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet’s Corvette grew from strength to strength during the 1960s. After a less-than-auspicious start in the 1950s, the 1966 model year signaled the badge had cemented its place in automotive folklore. This ’66 Convertible presents superbly following a recent… more»
63K Possible Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Say what you will about later C3 Corvettes, they certainly attract attention. That goes doubly so if the Corvette in question is decked out in bright yellow paint and polished chrome wheels. Take for example this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
Untouched And Stock: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Pity the mid-’70s C3 Chevrolet Corvette, such as this 1976 example. They got the soft plastic bumper treatment, front and back, a less than desirable feature to ‘Vette aficionados and a value departure from the ’68-’72 steel bumpered variant…. more»
Guards Red and 44K Miles: 1990 Porsche 944 S2
During the eighties and nineties, the car magazines were filled with road tests of the latest Porsches from Stuttgart. We were treated to full articles and comparison tests almost every month. Want to see what the fuss was about… more»
Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers. Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble. When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»
Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over. Currently up for grabs… more»
New Body: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Cars are meant to be driven. However, if you had a classic car worth six figures, would you drive and enjoy it anytime your heart fancied, or would you be protective of it and selective as to when you… more»
















