The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»
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Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4
Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»
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Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe
Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»
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Early Example? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
Lee Iacocca was a master at spotting a gap within Ford’s model range and devising the right car to plug that gap. Most vehicles were company-developed, but the De Tomaso Pantera represented an attempt to incorporate a car from… more»
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Rotary Tragedy: 1993 Mazda RX-7
If you follow sports cars of a certain era, you likely know that the early 90s were a bit of a peak for Japanese imports. This was the time in which every major manufacturer was churning out a high-end… more»
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Air-Cooled Mystery: 1971 Porsche 911
It’s amazing how little you can say about a car these days if it’s the right vehicle. When it comes to air-cooled Porsches, even within a cooling market, you can still know (or pretend to know) relatively little and… more»
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Needs Brakes: 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500
With winter rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time to splash some cash on a classic British sports car. I can hear some of you sighing and contemplating whether I have lost touch with reality because driving around in… more»
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Easy Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sitting in this shed is a classic that has spent decades in hibernation. The 1963 Corvette Convertible was recently revived, and an inspection by the seller confirms it is a solid vehicle that is a prime candidate for a… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Originality. For some buyers, it is a crucial factor. For others, it’s nice if the classic they are considering is unmolested, but modifications may not be a deal-breaker. If you fit into the latter category, this 1970 Corvette Convertible… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
