Sports Cars

Actually Driven: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

When we see a sports or exotic car come up for grabs, we typically see a max of 25,000 miles or so (give or take). So anything higher than that is worth talking about, as it’s always refreshing to… more»

Rare 4-Cylinder 1970 Chevrolet Postal Nova

Having owned a ’70s Nova as a daily driver in the past and being a fan of these cars even before then, I thought my mental Rolodex was chocked full of information about most things Chevy II.  But I’m… more»

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible With 580 Original Miles!

Buying the final example of a particular vehicle model should mean the owner will slip behind the ultimate expression of that model. Running design and engineering changes should, theoretically, mean that any bugs have been eliminated, and that should… more»

Styling Proposal Prototype: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 10/25/2023: Some classics will cross the auction blocks, exceeding the seller’s and the market’s expectations. Others simply don’t make the grade. Judging by the reader’s feedback from when this article initially went live, I suspect many will be… more»

Dusty 1973 Citroen SM Project

Because they’re complex and very few Americans can fix them, Maserati-engined Citroen SMs tend to get hidden away when they break down. This 1973 example on eBay in Bullhead City, Arizona has been stored for 20 years, and was… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the details the seller points out about this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is that the car didn’t come equipped with a lot of accessories or options, but when the original buyer chose a 427 engine and a 4-speed… more»

V12 Powered 2+2: 1995 Ferrari 456GT

There are times when you look at a certain car, and then look at the fleet of project vehicles you own, and realize that if you sold all of them, you could own a legitimate exotic. That’s what crossed… more»

Heavily Updated: 1981 DMC DeLorean

No article featuring a 1981 DMC DeLorean would be complete without a photo of the car with its distinctive gullwing doors in the raised position. They are one of the car’s defining characteristics, making it surprising that the seller… more»

2-Seater Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been on the “iconic list” for many years. Collectors tend to migrate to the 1957 editions due to their longer rear decks and mild tailfins. Though they sold well enough, Ford… more»

High School Grad Gift! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Corvette arrived in 1963 and would ramp up the buying public’s interest in the sports car. The Sting Ray moniker would be used for the first time and the ’63 coupe became iconic due to its split… more»

Big Price Drop: 1990s Ford “Kelly” Python Prototype

We last saw this car more than a year ago, but enough may have changed since then to warrant another visit. The Ford Python was a prototype that was built to impress Carroll Shelby, but never went into production… more»

Retain Or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When a car has been in the same family for over four decades and proven itself as a reliable driver, it’s always a difficult day when one finally decides to let it go, but the future owner of this… more»

Two Targa Projects: Porsche 914 Barn Finds

Finding two forgotten project cars in a barn has to be an exhilarating experience for the discoverer, especially if the vehicles in question are at all compelling as projects. This seller in Petersburg, Virginia, has a pair of Porsche… more»

No Reserve: 1975 Bricklin SV-1 With 23k Original Miles!

Malcolm Bricklin and John DeLorean shared much in common. Both were involved with other vehicle manufacturers before setting up companies bearing their names using money from foreign governments. Both produced two-seat sports cars featuring distinctive gull-wing doors. And both… more»

JDM Import: 1992 Honda Beat

Some classics are cool because they are achingly beautiful, while others achieve that status via mind-bending performance. This 1992 Honda Beat is cool simply because it isn’t asking to be taken seriously. It laughs in the face of life’s… more»

Mid-Engine 2-Seater: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Fiero was a different kind of car for Pontiac. When it was introduced in 1984, it was Pontiac’s first 2-seater since 1938 and the U.S. industry’s first mass-produced rear-engine car. To keep weight and costs down, the body… more»

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