For 88 years, until 2017, General Motors owned a controlling interest in German auto builder Opel. In the 1960s and 1970s, it provided a foundation for small, imported cars for Buick to sell in the U.S. One of those… more»
Sports Cars
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BF Exclusive: 1979 MG MGB Roadster
Even now, over six decades past its introduction, you could be forgiven for picturing an MGB when someone mentions “sports car.” No, it’s not fast and modern cars handle far more competently, but there’s something so right about the… more»
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Parts or Restore? 1968 Triumph TR250
This Triumph TR250 – a one-year-only car – is misidentified on eBay, where it is listed with a buy-it-now price of $5750 or best offer. The seller has it categorized as the less-glamorous TR6. The car is a derelict,… more»
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Original L75/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray isn’t merely a pretty face. The first owner’s decision to order it with the L75 version of the 327ci V8 under the hood gives it undeniable performance credentials. Its presentation is first-rate, and… more»
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Coachbuilt Fiat: 1965 Ghia 1500 GT
Carrozzeria Ghia was founded in Turin, Italy, a century ago. Crafting sleek aluminum bodies for Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Fiat, the company became an arbiter of automotive style. A carousel of corporate owners and designers did not diminish the… more»
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Rare Medium Green 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
For those like me who were just entering their teens when the 1977 Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets, the most vivid memory about these F-Bodies might be the sheer number of them that were running around at that time. … more»
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Burn Victim, Times Two: 1978 Porsche 911
There’s bad luck and then there’s something we call a curse. There’s potentially some black magic lurking with this 1978 Porsche 911, which has caught fire twice in its lifetime, with the second blaze proving fatal. Despite being restored… more»
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350-Powered: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette initially drew criticism for lacking a V8 under the hood. Chevrolet righted that wrong in 1955, and with the demise of the “Blue Flame” six at the end of that model year, the ‘Vette would remain… more»
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High Quality Replica: Beck Porsche Speedster
Lately, there’s been a lot of attention given to the word “bespoke” as it relates to restomods and car customization. At the top of the market, Singer-built Porsches are selling for over $1 million without fail, while there are… more»
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Top Condition: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8L
Not a Volkswagen, not a Porsche. Quick, not fast. Well designed, not beautiful. The Porsche 914 is a stew of contradictions, but it was solidly successful, notching sales of 119,000 over the production run from 1969 through 1976. Here… more»
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Rare Coupe Edition: 2009 Pontiac Solstice
I don’t think often about 2009 model year cars, and never about a Pontiac Solstice from seventeen long years ago. Shame on me, I guess, the Solstice and its Saturn cousin, known as the Sky, were a genuine attempt… more»
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Colibri Green Metallic! 1978 Porsche 924
For many car enthusiasts, it’s not unusual to buy a specialty vehicle to be purchased solely because it has some rare feature, like an unusual/desirable option or low miles. In the case of this donated Porsche 924, it appears… more»
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Long Hood Driver: 1969 Porsche 911 E
These days, it’s near impossible to predict what is going to happen in the vintage sports car market. Will drivers who age out of the hobby also cause values to drop on older vehicles that are more fiddly to… more»
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Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Lotus Esprit
We all tend to assume that finding an old sports car ripe for restoration is an exciting moment for almost anyone. However, no matter how intriguing the vehicle is, many people just see an anchor, or a nuisance. Nostalgia… more»
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Low Mileage Sporty Compact: 1973 AMC Gremlin X
I’m not exactly sure why, but it’s been a longstanding pattern for me to often root for the underdogs, whether it’s losing sports teams, music that’s not popular, or even domestic vehicles not manufactured by the “Big 3”. This… more»
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Suzuki-Powered: Dwarf Race Car
I bet you didn’t know you needed this, did you? This is the first time I’ve come across something referred to as a “Dwarf” and had it not be an insult. This is a real-deal thing, however, as the… more»
