Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this 1964 Corvette Coupe as a real head-turner, and it is hard to argue with that description. The photo quality is below standard, but they paint a generally positive picture of this classic. However, it hasn’t… more»
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Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
It is often said there is no substitute for cubic inches, and this 1972 Corvette perfectly demonstrates that. Its engine bay houses its original 454ci V8 with a few upgrades that should unlock improved performance. It presents well and… more»
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BF Auction: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda made no secret that it drew heavily on the styling and spirit of classic British sports cars when developing the original MX-5 Miata. Motoring writers drew styling comparisons with the Lotus Elan, and there were engineering touches below… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette With 28k Original Miles
Rarity is a relative term in the classic world, and you must sometimes dig below the surface to confirm whether such claims are valid. That is the case with this 1978 Corvette, which the seller claims is a rare… more»
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Bargain Supercar: 2002 Lotus Esprit V8
Lately, the Lotus Esprit has popped up in some round-ups of supercars that remain surprisingly affordable – specifically, the later production versions equipped with a sonorous V8 powerplant. While many of these “lists” are often poorly constructed and researched,… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
UPDATE 07/20/2023: There seems to have been a recent epidemic of people bidding on classic Corvettes only to not front with the cash when the auction ends. This 1973 model is the second example of the breed we’ve… more»
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Driver-Quality Sports Car: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 07/20/2023: The most frustrating experience for many sellers is to offer a classic for sale by auction, but it is only after the hammer falls that you discover you are the victim of a non-paying bidder. That appears… more»
BF Exclusive: Beautiful 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 BN7
British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s possess an innate elegance often absent in similar vehicles from other nations. That is particularly true of the Austin-Healey 3000, and this 1961 BN7 is almost a rolling work of art…. more»
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JDM Turbo Coupe: 1993 Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is one of the best choices for a modern collector car you can buy and enjoy like a daily driver. The MKIV is the hot ticket that gets the big dollar buy at major auctions but… more»
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Light Yellow Slicktop: 1977 Porsche 911S
There’s ample chatter and rampant speculation about whether the economy is slowing down. Whether it is or isn’t depends on your world view, but seeing deals start to waft back into the collector car market is at least valuable… more»
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Forty Year Ownership: 1973 Saab Sonett III
The Saab Sonett has quirky, tangled roots. In the mid-1950s, engineer Rolf Mellde proposed a sports car to his employer, teasing Saab with the idea of entering the European racing circuit. But with the company fully engaged in making… more»
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Fairlady Export: 1964 Datsun Sports (aka 1500)
Nissan built a series of roadsters in the 1960s that would be called the Fairlady, although in export markets like the U.S., it would be called “Sports” or 1500 as a call-out to its engine size. They were designed… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette With 45k Original Miles
When a seller lists a car for sale and says that the pictures speak for themselves but don’t do it justice, you know you are dealing with something special. That appears to be the case with this 1966 Corvette… more»
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Pair of Project 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
The Spider enjoyed a lengthy run as an Alfa Romeo 2-seat roadster from 1966 to 1993. Italian-built, it was a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle that was the successor to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider. The second series (or generation)… more»
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Don’t Overlook This 25th-Year 1978 Corvette Coupe
We’ve had this conversation before: collector cars just aren’t selling in the four-digit range any more. In fact, you’ve got to get to $20K or more to get into anything, and even then, you might be in for more… more»
