Sports Cars

Turbo 2.2 Liter: 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby

This 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby was parked in 1995 and is said to be a one owner vehicle. It was sent to us by numskal who found it listed here on Craigslist. The seller is asking $500 in its… more»

396/5-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Ordering a new 1967 Corvette with a big-block under the hood brought the buyer a car that demanded respect. There was never a question hanging over its potential performance, but this 1967 Corvette Coupe takes that to a higher… more»

Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute.  Jaguar began producing… more»

Automotive Potpourri: Chevrolets and Fords

For the past 15 years, four cars have been sitting in a dry warehouse waiting for what comes next. They consist of two 1967 Ford Mustangs, a 1980 Chevy Corvette, and a 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28. They’re in a… more»

AWD Rarity: 1983 Audi Quattro

These days, it’s not uncommon for ambitious enthusiasts to import the cars of other enthusiasts’ dreams from the motherland, wherever that may be. While that used to be the forbidden fruit, it’s almost become some commonplace that finding U.S.-market… more»

The Flattie Lives On: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Nothing special about the 1978, twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of Chevrolet’s Corvette, right? There were about 40K produced and we have covered many here on BF. This example, however, is a standout for the most surprising reason. You know how… more»

327 V8/350 HP! 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

The big news for the Chevy Corvette sports car for 1958 was likely the addition of dual headlights, making it easy to spot a ’58 compared to a ’57 ‘Vette. Sales numbers were creeping closer to the 10k unit… more»

Affordable E24: 1982 BMW 633CSI

Despite the rapid rise in price for some European classic models, there are still plenty of affordable options out there packing plenty of style and that are (reasonably) reliable. The E24 chassis BMW 6-Series is a great example of… more»

No Reserve Liftback: 1980 AMC Spirit DL

Let the spirit move you.  Those like myself who are old enough to remember when AMC introduced the Spirit back in ’79 may recall that was the catch-phrase the company used on commercial jingles and advertising for their Gremlin… more»

34k Original Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It can sometimes be challenging to gauge whether a classic is desirable, but this 1966 Corvette Convertible leaves no doubt. Its presentation is exceptional for an unrestored survivor, and it would suit a purist seeking an investment-grade classic. The… more»

Minimal Needs: 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II 2+2

The would-be XKE owner has many choices to make. While budgetary matters may dictate some of these, the basics include: what series, what motor, what transmission, coupe or roadster, and if a coupe, 2+2 or not? If resources are… more»

Original L82/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Originality is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. If you fit that mold, you may find this 1973 Corvette ticks the boxes. It is an original and unmolested survivor, from the… more»

Garage Find GT: 1988 Porsche 928 S4

One of the best GT cars of the 1980s was the Porsche 928. Now, best is a relative term and has nothing to do with reliability, but rather how the car behaves when found in peak form. That being… more»

Abandoned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

I’m sure every one of us here has that one car we just dream of finding in a barn one day! Well, for BF Reader and star of Restored, Lance B, that dream recently came true. In the most… more»

90s Super Sedan: 1991 BMW M5

The lineup of 90s-era BMW “M Cars” is one of the hottest in the European car segment at the moment. The BMW M3 of the E30 years and the E34-chassis M5 are equal parts hard to find and getting… more»

Real RS: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in late 1966 to answer the challenge presented by the best-selling Mustang. But the Camaro wasn’t Chev’s only foray into the pony market – it also brought forth the Firebird in the Pontiac division, in… more»

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