When a manufacturer shifts its attention from two-seat sports cars to four-seat grand tourers, execution must be impeccable – or customers will decamp. For Maserati – having birthed the Ghibli in 1967 as a follow-on to its two-seaters (the… more»
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Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»
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Genuine Big-Block Car? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the more disingenuous sales pitches you’ll find these days is where a seller tells you that a specific car is a genuine special model because it had some important or highly sought-after facet – though that facet… more»
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Italian Trailer Find: 1979 Lancia Zagato
When was the last time you saw a Lancia Zagato (or any Lancia for that matter)? It was a small, Targa-like sports car built by Lancia in Italy (under the supervision of Fiat). It was imported from 1975 to… more»
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Rare Racer: 1985 Shrike P15 S2000
I can’t claim to have ever heard of this competition car before, which looks like a updated version of the classic Lotus 11. This 1985 Shrike P15 S2000 is said to have been in storage until 2014, when it… more»
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No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser. I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»
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Two Engine Driver: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa comes with some extra incentives if you’re on the hunt for a vintage air-cooled project. No, I’m not talking about its clean cosmetic condition or handsome interior, though those are definitely selling points. This… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1968 MG Midget
If you’re into small sports cars, they don’t come much shorter than the MG Midget. It was a little roadster built across four generations by MG from 1961 to 1979. Once you get into one of these cars, you… more»
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British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»
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Sharp Italian! 1996 Fiat Coupé 16V Turbo
Fiat cooked up this hot yellow number a decade or more after leaving the American market. Somehow this wedge-shaped 1996 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo made its way to Morristown, New Jersey, and while not perfect, the tangy slice of… more»
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Rare Automatic Gearbox? 1972 Datsun 240Z
I remember watching an old episode of Wheeler Dealers where the boys bought a ’72 Datsun 240Z and decided that the fun quotient was lacking due to its automatic transmission. No worries, master wrench Edd China knew exactly how… more»
Needs TLC: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Few sights are sadder than a classic car exposed to the elements as Mother Nature takes its toll on its panels and paint. That is the fate this 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III suffered, requiring a dedicated new… more»
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Desirable Version: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1
It is common for an owner to purchase a project candidate with grand visions only to run out of time, money, or energy. That is the story behind this 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2. It is partially dismantled, but it… more»
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Open Sports Wannabe: 1962 TVR Grantura
The Grantura was the first of many automobiles built in England by TVR. Through evolution, the sports car was produced between 1958 and 1967 and included the Mk 2a variant, like the seller’s offering. This vehicle is on its… more»
California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster
Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… more»
