Before the DeLorean, there was another gullwing sports car that had a limited production run and a lack of financial success. That was the Bricklin SV-1 (short for “safety vehicle one”), built and imported from Canada by Malcolm Bricklin…. more»
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Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster
Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»
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Edgy Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin 280i Convertible
Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»
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Garage Build: Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Replica
Replicas are a tricky business, with most so-called “clones” falling well short of the real thing. And that’s for cars made on an assembly line at a legitimate production facility, not what someone built in a garage using Cheerios… more»
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One of Fourteen: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia
Not a barn find? Not quite. In fact, this spectacular Fiat “Otto Vu”, or 8V as we call it in the US, was found completely disassembled in a garage, its parts in cardboard boxes and Ziploc bags. Now brought… more»
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Fifteenth Anniversary 5.0L HO V8: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Here’s a rare bird indeed, on eBay, this 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am fifteenth anniversary edition, bid to $13,500, reserve not met, with a buy-it-now option at $19,500. The Firebird was produced in four generations from 1967 through 2002,… more»
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Two-Owner 1991 SW20 Toyota MR2
So, you want a sports car. You think, maybe a Porsche or a Ferrari or something classic, but are turned off by the expense, quirks, and unreliability. Maybe a Honda/Acura NSX? That solves the reliability and drivability issues; it’s… more»
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Garage Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
Here’s a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette that’s said to have been off the road and inside a garage for a very long time, and I’m wondering if what seems like a not-too-serious hit on the driver’s side fender is all… more»
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In the Barn 36 Years: 1973 MG MGB
The MGB was one of the most successful products of British Motor Corp. (BMC). In production for more than 18 years, total assemblies across all its variants topped the half-million-unit mark. This ’73 edition of the 2-seat roadster took… more»
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The Super Sport Returns! 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
After a twelve-year absence in the Monte Carlo lineup, the Super Sport was reintroduced in 1983 with unique front-end styling and a minimalist spoiler out back, along with European-influenced color coding all over the body. The SS run also… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
Fancy a cheap Italian restoration project? Here on craigslist is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider awaiting adoption by an energetic enthusiast with welding skills. The asking price is $3000 firm and the car can be trailered to its new… more»
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No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1972 Volvo 1800E
Like many models conceived by many makers, Volvo’s P1800 only barely made it into existence. The near-demise of the lineage inspired by the Frua-built prototypes known as P958-X1, -X2, and -X3 was the fault of Volkswagen. The year was… more»
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Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
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Recently Updated! 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1
This sporty early Z car spent its early days in the island paradise of Hawaii. The never-restored classic shows minor rust and imperfections, and recently enjoyed a bounty of new parts and a transmission swap to a manual gearbox…. more»
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Clean 1978 Porsche 928
Once upon a time, Porsche was struggling. The 911 wasn’t selling as well as they’d hoped, and they needed a replacement. This actually happened a few times throughout the history of Porsche, but perhaps one of the most famous… more»
