The word “survivor” gets thrown around a lot (I know I’m guilty of this) and oftentimes, it’s used to describe a car that still looks pretty decent while being nearly original. That means original paint in good to great… more»
Sports Cars
Ran When Parked: 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6
If you’re like me, there’s always a car you wish you could own. Truth be told, I love old Alfa Romeos but have failed in my attempt to live with one (and that’s saying something, considering what I drag… more»
One-Owner Restoration: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese motor industry was one of the fastest evolving during the second half of the twentieth century. The early post-war years saw it producing slower and heavier copies of cars designed by European manufacturers, but by the 1960s,… more»
Japanese Pony Car? 1973 Toyota Celica ST
The Celica might be thought of as Toyota’s version of the original Ford Mustang, with its sporty long hood/short deck proportions and 2+2 seating. Its name was an iteration of the Latin word “coelica” which meant celestial or heavenly…. more»
Partial Pasha: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
Reviled from the beginning by Porsche cognoscenti, the 924 defied its critics by selling well. The model emerged in 1976 after a rather long gestation generated by a joint venture between Volkswagen and Porsche. Volkswagen terminated its involvement in… more»
427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that Chevrolet’s Corvette underwhelmed potential buyers and motoring journalists upon its 1953 release. There was no questioning its looks, but its Powerglide transmission stifled performance, which wasn’t what people sought in a genuine sports… more»
Beautiful in Blue! 1970 Fiat 850 Coupe
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fiat 850 was one of the Italian car builder’s most popular automobiles. Road & Track, for example, would call the Fiat 850 Coupe “one of the handsomest, best-balanced designs ever seen on a… more»
Rolling Project: 1972 Pontiac Firebird
In terms of production numbers, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird is a bit of a rarity when compared to the model that preceded it or came after, as a UAW strike ended production early with just under 30,000 Firebirds hitting… more»
One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
I once thought that if I couldn’t afford a 240Z, I’d never own a 260 or a 280 despite their much cheaper prices. I’ve changed my mind, at least about the 260. Made for one year only in 1974,… more»
Rust-Free Project: 1952 MG TD
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s make ideal restoration projects because the engineering and construction of most was elegantly simple. The greatest challenge is locating a suitable candidate not beset with rust issues. That’s where this 1952 MG… more»
Gordini Upgrades: 1969 Lotus Europa S2
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Lotus Europa S2 since 1974, but it has been parked in a dry and warm garage since 2007. It requires a total restoration, but the engine upgrades mean it should… more»
















