Sports Cars

Bubble Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign to begin it’s fifth-generation in 1961, with the 2-door hardtop models now lovingly known as the bubble tops, due to the large amount of glass and minimal sheet metal surrounding it.  If… more»

Highly Optioned L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Ask a Corvette enthusiast what the 1974 model is most remembered for and, more often than not, you’ll probably hear it was the last year a 454 could be had under the hood, certainly a noteworthy observation as this… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z

In the vintage car marketplace, now and then a particular marque will punch higher in price, catching everyone by surprise. One day you were thinking of buying a particular example for $5k, and the next, the same car costs… more»

No-Reserve, Numbers-Matching 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

While this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette seems like a fairly basic model, it’s got some strong points going for it too, not the least being it’s a no-reserve auction here on eBay.  The car is located down in Miami, Florida,… more»

Numbers-Matching 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Project

Like so many of its muscular counterparts, the Camaro Z28 had already taken a downturn in the performance department when the 1973 model arrived, but it still had that mean-looking front end which got smoothed out for the following… more»

Four-Speed Fuelie: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet knew that 1962 marked the final year of C1 Corvette production. As such, it took a “softly, softly” approach to updates, saving many significant upgrades for the upcoming C2 model. This Corvette is from the final production year… more»

E-Code Alert: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

There’s what appears to be a bargain-bin sale going on on a 1957 Thunderbird here on ebay. With just over two days left in the auction, this car is going a few thousand bucks under 20 thousand. Now, as… more»

BF Auction: 1977 MGB Roadster

There are two things to love about classic British sports cars. The first is that they are enormously enjoyable to own and drive. More importantly, the elegantly simple engineering makes them the ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking a… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

History shows that Chevrolet’s decision to introduce a Coupe variant to its C2 Corvette range may have been inspired. It is impossible to determine how many customers it attracted who weren’t keen on owning a drop-top version. However, the… more»

Ex-Competition 1961 MGA Offers Plenty of Possibilities

Found here on Facebook Marketplace in Marquette, Michigan is this 1961 MGA 1600 that obviously saw competition at one point. It’s now a garage find and is available for $5,850.

Dusty Brit: 1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS

It’s always a challenge to write about a car with a two-sentence description, but luckily with today’s car, we have plenty of photos in order to build the picture of this XK120. Classic Jaguars from the 1950s onwards have… more»

Body Work Completed: 1952 Singer Nine 4A

Every time that I come across a Singer automobile, it’s the Singer sewing machine that’s the first thing that passes through my mind. There’s not a relationship, it’s just an example of brand name recognition and strength. Singer Motors… more»

Cheap Auction Find: 1957 MGA Roadster

One of the best things about small, off-the-beaten-path auctions is the potential to find a legitimate diamond in the rough. The major auctions are hardly a best kept secret and you’ll always face pressure to bid too high. But… more»

41k Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

We often hear people say, “I regret not buying car X when they were affordable”. And we get it, you just never know what vehicles are going to become highly sought after in the future. While prices are already… more»

Sand Beige Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912

For years, the Porsche 912 wasn’t exactly coveted after. Like a Targa model or anything equipped with Tiptronic, the 912 just wasn’t the car enthusiasts pined for. However, that’s all changed as the prices for long-hood 911s have spiked,… more»

Sidelined Project: 1967 Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1.3 Sport

Well, so long as we are talking about “Lancias”, let’s talk about a real Lancia. Okay, no, not a Spider America, and yes, admittedly from the post-FIAT era of Lancia – but something that has the same genetic inventiveness… more»

Barn Finds