From 1988 through 1991, Buick produced a two-seat automobile very different from their usual offerings. Intended as a “halo car” to attract attention to the brand and lure curious customers to the showrooms, the Reatta was an interesting combination… more»
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LT1 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8
The Chevy Corvette had its best sales performance in three years in 1972, yet it was little changed. Labor issues had affected production output in the prior two years, so perhaps some catching up had been done. Out of… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Throughout decades of involvement in the classic scene and motorsports, I don’t remember ever hearing an owner say, “I wish my car had less power.” Everyone once extra under their right foot, which is invariably a case of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Bertone X1/9
Seeing British manufacturers’ incredible success in selling sports cars in the US market, Fiat did its best to grab a share of that valuable market. The 124 Spider proved to be a success for the company, but was in… more»
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Hibernating Since the ’90s: 1974 Jensen-Healey
British automotive manufacturing began its long, slow descent in the 1960s when the UK slipped from the world’s second-largest maker to third. Mergers brought no relief: rather than rationalizing costs across makes, merged companies continued to maintain almost every… more»
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Frontenac OHV Under the Hood: 1920 Ford Model T Speedster
When you hear about the old days, you always get stories of how tough things were. Like having to walk to school five miles daily in the snow uphill both ways tough. If you liked to go fast, you… more»
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427 V8 Roller: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year was a major success for Chevrolet, starting with the sale of one million Impalas for the first time. And, the Corvette continued to be a hit in its own right at about 23,500 copies. They… more»
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Former Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s not uncommon for an auto design to become far more appreciated as the years go by, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette with the split back window is a textbook case in point. This was the year the long-awaited… more»
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Outlaw? 1956 MGA 1500 Roadster
What’s your definition of an “outlaw” car? I think of Emory and Singer Porsches, and a comment made on the Pelican Parts forum – that the term arose when someone dared deviate from the accepted orthodoxy established by Ferdinand… more»
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Fire-Breathing 427: Shelby Continuation Cobra CSX6000
Only a handful of cars ever achieve legend status, and the original Shelby Cobra comfortably falls into that category. Its combination of low weight and enormous engine power provides performance almost beyond comprehension, and buyers must pay a seven-figure… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year marked the end of the line for Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette. After coming perilously close to oblivion during the 1950s, the C1 went out in a blaze of glory, setting a new sales record in its… more»
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Northstar V8 Roadster: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Allante, introduced in 1987, was Cadillac’s first two-seat automobile in more than 50 years. As a V8-powered roadster, it was designed to compete with similar European offerings and had its bodies designed and produced by Pininfarina in Italy… more»
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Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT
“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»
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Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»
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Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1
Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»
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The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»
