The Celica might be thought of as Toyota’s version of the original Ford Mustang, with its sporty long hood/short deck proportions and 2+2 seating. Its name was an iteration of the Latin word “coelica” which meant celestial or heavenly…. more»
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Partial Pasha: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
Reviled from the beginning by Porsche cognoscenti, the 924 defied its critics by selling well. The model emerged in 1976 after a rather long gestation generated by a joint venture between Volkswagen and Porsche. Volkswagen terminated its involvement in… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 (first generation) of the Chevy Corvette continued into 1961 with the biggest change being a switch to twin taillights in a boat-tail rear-end. Nearly 11,000 copies would be sold that year, a record that would be broken… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that Chevrolet’s Corvette underwhelmed potential buyers and motoring journalists upon its 1953 release. There was no questioning its looks, but its Powerglide transmission stifled performance, which wasn’t what people sought in a genuine sports… more»
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Beautiful in Blue! 1970 Fiat 850 Coupe
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fiat 850 was one of the Italian car builder’s most popular automobiles. Road & Track, for example, would call the Fiat 850 Coupe “one of the handsomest, best-balanced designs ever seen on a… more»
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Rolling Project: 1972 Pontiac Firebird
In terms of production numbers, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird is a bit of a rarity when compared to the model that preceded it or came after, as a UAW strike ended production early with just under 30,000 Firebirds hitting… more»
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One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
I once thought that if I couldn’t afford a 240Z, I’d never own a 260 or a 280 despite their much cheaper prices. I’ve changed my mind, at least about the 260. Made for one year only in 1974,… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1952 MG TD
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s make ideal restoration projects because the engineering and construction of most was elegantly simple. The greatest challenge is locating a suitable candidate not beset with rust issues. That’s where this 1952 MG… more»
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Barn Find Grand Tourer: 1983 Porsche 928 S
Ah, the Porsche 928: a car that commands strong money when in minty, low-mileage form, or a project that will go for pennies depending on how rough it is. There’s not much middle ground with these V8-powered grand tourers… more»
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Gordini Upgrades: 1969 Lotus Europa S2
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Lotus Europa S2 since 1974, but it has been parked in a dry and warm garage since 2007. It requires a total restoration, but the engine upgrades mean it should… more»
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Rare Restoration Project: 1923 Bugatti
Bugatti has a history of producing some of the most desirable classics to grace the world’s roads. It spent decades flirting with bankruptcy, and even under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group as its halo marque, it sells every… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
