What can I say? It is a 1972 Corvette Convertible that presents superbly. It would be fair to think that those words describe this classic perfectly. However, the ace up its sleeve is that its spotless appearance is due… more»
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3K Original Miles: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC/McLaren
Whenever someone claims that manufacturers don’t make enough “fun” cars, pointing out that vehicles like this turbocharged 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren actually exist is a good counterpoint. While it doesn’t make a ton of sense as to… more»
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UK Delivery: 1995 Morgan 4/4 1800
One of the more enjoyable car brands to read about is Morgan, simply because of the traditions that have influenced the manufacturer’s assembly process. Using ash wood framework and traditional styling, the Morgan is an instantly recognizable British classic… more»
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Classic Style and Vintage Power: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Listed on eBay, this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette convertible offers a blend of vintage American style and upgraded performance. According to the seller, it’s a Fuel Injection model that currently runs with a later 350 cubic-inch truck engine from around… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’re the type of enthusiast who doesn’t mind the idea of getting their hands dirty performing some TLC on the classic of their dreams, this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible deserves a close look. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»
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Sports Car Find: 1975 Porsche 914 Project
Listed on craigslist for $3,750 in Kent, this 1975 Porsche 914. According to the seller, the car was originally orange, hasn’t suffered any major accidents, and both the front and rear ends remain straight. While there’s evidence of some… more»
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1965 Sunbeam Alpine GT Has Rotary Power
A buyer of this Sunbeam Alpine will get something decidedly different. The clean-looking red GT roadster on Craigslist in Kennewick, Washington is powered by a “hi-po” B13 Mazda rotary engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The asking price is… more»
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Cheap C3: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
The idea of purchasing a turnkey classic offering the scope for some garage tinkering can be irresistible to many. This is particularly true if the vehicle in question is iconic and affordable. This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette ticks all of… more»
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Mini Cobra: 1970 MG Midget V8
One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»
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Update: Reduced $10,000! Nicely Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE – I wrote about this ravishing red ’55 Thunderbird back in August, but it’s back again and with the priced dropped $10,000. Nothing has changed in regards to the car’s description or photographs from the August ad. It’s… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
Up for auction now on Barn Finds is this 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, a well-sorted example of Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car that’s been kept in great shape and thoughtfully maintained. It’s being offered from Mooresville, North Carolina, showing 147,825… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»
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Elite Enterprises Kit Car: Porsche 917 Replica
It’s rather amazing how many of these Porsche 917 replicas sold by Elite Enterprises still pop up for sale. If you transport yourself back in time to when these kit cars were sold new, it does make sense as… more»
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Mille Miglia Contender: 1954 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Series II
How would you define a car manufacturer’s “models”? We are accustomed to thinking of a model as a production run of identical cars, like Toyota’s Camry, or Ford’s Lincoln Continental. Ok, models can undergo facelifts and whatnot, but mostly… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Triumph TR6 Barn Find
Every once in a while, a true survivor emerges to remind us that some classics really are still hiding in garages, untouched and waiting. This 1973 Triumph TR6, listed for auction in Erie, Pennsylvania, is exactly that kind of… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Jensen Healey
By all rights, the Jensen Healey should have been a massive success. Jensen and Healey were both big names in the British car world, and with a Lotus twin cam engine under the bonnet, it should have been a… more»
