I must admit to always lusting after one of these. They were just such a perfect design, in miniature, by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was at Bertone, which also built the bodies. This one is on Facebook… more»
Sports Cars
Sep 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
While some enthusiasts focus on total originality when selecting a classic to park in their garage, others prefer high-end drivers with mechanical upgrades that improve performance and user-friendliness. This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette falls neatly into the second category. It… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
80s Exotic: 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX
UPDATE 11/14/2024: When classics fall within a certain price bracket, the seller may sometimes struggle to move them to a new home. That would appear to be the case with this 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX. This is the second… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Raw And Ready: 1993 Viper RT-10
You’ve had 32,000 chances to grab up a Dodge Viper during a production cycle that lasted from 1992-2017 (with a couple of brief hiatuses thrown in). If you’ve blown it so far, here’s a 1993 Viper RT-10 that can… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Buick-Powered V8! 1958 MG MGA
The MGA was produced by MG in England from 1955 to 1962. It replaced the MG TF Midget and took a different approach to its styling. More than 100,000 of the little cars were built overall, with the majority… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Custom Front End: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Based on sales for the first three years, it would have been no surprise if Chevrolet had canceled the Corvette after 1955. But, fortunately, they didn’t, and “America’s Sports Car” would eventually flourish and is still going strong today… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
A Pair of Estate ‘Birds: 1955 and 1956 Ford Thunderbirds
Here, for your consideration, are two classic Ford Thunderbirds from the same estate that are being auctioned. One is a Thunderbird Blue 1955 that is located in Lancaster, Ohio, the other is a Fiesta Red 1956 and located about… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fuel-Injected Fun: 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback
For the past 50 years, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling cars in the U.S. I had a bare-bones 1977 Corolla and it was a great little automobile. Though it was totally spartan, it got the job… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
If everything checks out properly on this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, this one might be a worthy contender for those in the market for an early-seventies C3, as not only does it retain the numbers-matching big block and transmission but… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Six Cylinder Investment: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Porsche’s much-maligned 914 represents one of the most obvious “what if?” scenarios in automotive history. What if the original deal with Volkswagen was honored? What if Porsche found a way to make the six-cylinder variant more distinctive? What if… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
From Good to Great? S38-Powered 1975 BMW 530i
The 5-series BMW is legendary. Introduced in 1972 as the E12 and continuing today in its eighth generation, a few million examples have been sold. Early cars still carve roads and tracks; racking up a few hundred thousand miles… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Unrestored British Gem: 1965 Triumph TR4
Unrestored, but un-destroyed by accident, outside storage, or life in a rusty part of the country. That’s the short version of the story on this 1965 Triumph TR4. The car resides in California, the Los Angeles area to be… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cosworth Project: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
It’s been a few minutes since I posted here, and I apologize for the temporary hiatus. Life just got busy, as it can happen on occasion. Well, I was happy to see this barn find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Independent Rear Suspension: 1967 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4 was in production from 1961 to 1965, succeeded by the TR4A until 1967. While the engine and body didn’t change, the TR4A had a revised chassis and deployed an independent rear suspension referred to as IRS…. more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1967 Lotus Elan SE Project Car
The Lotus Elan arrived in 1962 as the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s plan to improve his company’s road-car regime. With a fiberglass body mounted on a backbone chassis, the new Elan was configured as a two-seat convertible. Fixed-head coupes… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 30 Years: Running 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
After a rocky start in 1953, the automobile that would become “America’s Sports Car” – the Chevy Corvette – picked up sales steam as the decade pressed on. Now wearing dual headlights and chrome spears on the trunk, production… more»
