There’s a quote ascribed to French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire that “perfect is the enemy of good,” and I think that many twenty-first century sports cars have fallen victim to that mentality. While it would be a lie to say… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Special editions are a dime a dozen these days, but there was a time when such cars were truly limited in production. In addition, these unique trims held some symbolism as well, as opposed to being released to celebrate… more»
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Three-Gauge Long Hood: 1966 Porsche 912
There are times when you are presented with the option to buy a car, and it gets deep into your psyche. You decide you will move mountains to take on a project, whether it means renting space or selling… more»
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40-Year Storage: 1959 Triumph TR3
This 1959 Triumph TR3 proves that there are still wonderful classics hidden in barns and sheds, waiting for liberation and a chance to return to our roads. It spent forty years in storage, recently emerging into the light of… more»
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5-Speed Driver: 1992 Chevy Beretta GTZ
Why have GM performance specials like the Chevrolet Beretta GTZ not become more favored by collectors? It seems to have all the right stuff, from a firmer suspension, slick aerodynamic enhancements, color-matched wheels, and a powerful Quad 4 engine…. more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
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1 of 12: 1991 Ford Kelly Python
The Kelly Python is a rare Fox-platform sports car with an interesting story, though it’s ultimately a sad tale, as one man’s dreams never saw fulfillment beyond the production of just 12 units. The Python was the brainchild of… more»
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LS3 Equipped 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod
My initial emotion after checking out this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is a feeling of sympathy, first for the driver, as I hope they got OK and weren’t severely injured in this crash. Second, my condolences also go out to… more»
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Chevy Engine Transplant: 1953 Allard “Palm Beach”
Allard Motor Works was founded immediately after WWII by Sydney Allard, son of a Ford dealer in Britain. Allard had already built racing specials, but his production car efforts were aimed at America. The radical-looking J1 and J2 were… more»
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$10K Engine-Out Service: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE
The Lotus Esprit is still out there, folks, and despite its relatively low price of entry for a real-deal period supercar, owners are always willing to invest heavily in their upkeep. As someone who obsesses over receipts and documentation,… more»
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Shooting Brake Survivor: 1976 Jensen GT
Jensen Motors was a British automobile manufacturer (primarily sports cars) with roots dating to the 1920s. They fell onto hard times in the 1970s and eventually went out of business. One of their last creations was the 1975-76 Jensen… more»
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Still Analog: 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
In the continuum of Ferraris across the ages, certain models stand out. We favor some for their rarity, some for their beauty, some for their performance. But spend time around the marque, and you’ll learn to appreciate Ferrari’s 328… more»
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Low-Mile Oddball: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
It’s not like every collector has to eventually own a Bricklin, the interesting-looking coupe created from the fertile imagination of the early importer of Subarus for US sale, Malcolm Bricklin. But if your ambition is to own some sort… more»
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Two For One: 1973 Triumph Stag V8
When I was in high school back in the mid-1990s, I started collecting literature on Triumphs, because I couldn’t decide if I’d own a TR2 or a TR3 someday (I would have been disappointed to know that I’ve owned… more»
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Porsche Speedster Replica With Patina
There’s little doubt that a Porsche Speedster is an extremely valuable asset these days, and it has been for years. All of the key ingredients are there, from limited production to inspired performance to legitimate racing pedigree. Because of… more»
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The Other Bond Car: 2000 BMW Z8 Convertible
The BMW Z8 was one of those iconic models that became highly collectible almost instantly. Seen as the spiritual successor to the iconic BMW 507 sports car, it blended the old and new perfectly without being too obvious about… more»
