I am sometimes amazed that a car as fun to drive as this one has only 19,800 miles on the odometer. This Marlboro Maroon 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is listed here on Craigslist. The Corvette is equipped with the high… more»
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Race Pedigree: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series 1
Fresh off reviewing a Yugo, I need some air. The perfect antidote is this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis no. 3527, represented by Tom Hartley Jnr, a UK expert in sales of high-end cars. Mitchell G sent us this… more»
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Original 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year marked a significant milestone in the production life of Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. Chrome bumpers were now a distant memory, and the company’s big-block V8 made its final appearance. This ‘Vette rolled off the line that… more»
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No Reserve: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more under-the-radar exotics on the market today. It’s surprising given its primary competitor, the Acura NSX, has made considerable strides value-wise, often commanding close to $100,000 or better when in excellent condition…. more»
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1971 Porsche 911 Targa Barn Find
Regardless of your feeling about the sanctity (or lack thereof) of air-cooled Porsche 911s, it’s near impossible to feel the excitement of seeing a sports car in a barn. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa was undoubtedly just a cheap,… more»
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Ford Inline-6 Power! 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
Built by British Motor Corp. from 1959 to 1967, the Austin-Healey 300 was another sports car popular with U.S. buyers. The bodies came from Jensen Motors and the Mkt II BJ7 2+2 was considered a “sports convertible”. This ’63… more»
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Buick V8! 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600
In the spirit of great British sports cars, Datsun’s Fairlady (simply named 1600 or 2000 in America) offered nimble fun in a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive drop-top two-seater. Though not a factory option, this 1969 Datsun 1600’s Buick V8 took another… more»
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Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s
The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»
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Rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT
Buying a car that’s been raced is somewhat double-edged—on the one hand, regular maintenance is likely, and on the other, being driven hard is a certainty. This rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT on Facebook Marketplace in Bend, Oregon, was… more»
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1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find
Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»
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Exceptionally Clean: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Cars are often named after their founders, such as Ford, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, etc. That’s true for Bricklins, too, such as this 1975 model SV-1, named for founder Malcolm Bricklin. I had forgotten about Bricklin until I stumbled across… more»
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Garage Find: 1953 MG TD Survivor
While we deal with inflation every time we step into a grocery store, deflation seems to have set in for certain classic automobiles. Early MGs had quite a following at one time, and prices reflected that. Now, it appears… more»
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283 Dual-Quad Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic with a story to tell. This 1959 Corvette is an unfinished project that has stalled due to the seller’s ill health. The finish line is in sight for a build where the… more»
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Inspection Report Included: 1986 Toyota Supra
A mixed bag is how I would describe this first-year member of Toyota’s third-gen Supra. This 1986 example presents well and includes an inspection report that seems to check out OK – that is until you read the additional… more»
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Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»
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Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe
One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»
