The Saab Sonett has roots dating back to the mid-fifties, with manufacturing beginning in 1955 and running through 1957 for the first go-round, but it took a several-year hiatus before returning to the market again in 1968 with production… more»
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British-Ford Roadster: 1953 Allard Palm Beach
Sydney Allard was born in London in 1910, part of a family that owned a successful Ford dealership. Sydney made a name for himself in the mid-1930s, making one-off specials from cast-off bodies and Ford engines. His first was… more»
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Owned For 50 Years! 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette that has belonged to the same person for fifty years. It is a stalled project that needs finishing, but it is solid and comes with most of the parts to… more»
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Garage Find: 1984 Porsche 944
There was once a time when Porsche contemplated the unthinkable. It began developing a range of front-engined models, planning to retire its iconic rear-engined 911 model. Buyer reception for the new offerings was generally positive, but the backlash that… more»
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Mid-Engine Magic: 1987 Toyota MR2 Sunroof Coupe
In the 1970s, with the advent of the Porsche 914, the Fiat X 1/9, and their more exotic brethren including the Pantera and the Countach, the path to a successful mid-engined design was becoming well-trod. Meanwhile, Japanese car makers… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Originality is often a major consideration for enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. However, it doesn’t need to be everything if that person seeks a car that offers a stress-free ownership experience. That brings us to… more»
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V12 Survivor: 1986 Jaguar XJS
The other day I was walking in the neighborhood of my office, and for the 50th time, I saw the white XJS V12 that “lives” about fifteen blocks away. This time, the owner was out, wet-sanding its paint. I… more»
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3,632 Actual Miles! 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
Pontiac introduced a new mid-engine sports car in 1984 dubbed the Fiero. It was the first car of its type to be mass-produced in North America and Pontiac’s first 2-seater in nearly six decades. The car ran into some… more»
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60K Original Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica ST
The earliest Toyota Celica remains one of the more collectible Japanese cars you can buy right now. For years, this slow-but-charming sports coupe has been a favorite among collectors of vintage Asian cars but the appeal has grown more… more»
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Owned 30 Years: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
To own a car for 30 years takes commitment, both to the upkeep and to acknowledging that you enjoy the driving experience so much that you find it worth investing in for decades on in. The air-cooled Porsche 911… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette received very few styling changes on the outside from the previous model, other than a few little clean-ups such as eliminating the cosmetic hood vents and chrome trim on the trunk, but when the car’s… more»
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Rear Window Louvers! 1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino as a Fairlane sub-model in 1968. Originally intended to replace the Fairlane entirely, the Torino couldn’t quite usurp that more established nameplate in its first years. As the decade of the 70s opened, the Torino… more»
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Modified S1 Project: 1963 Lotus Elan
Sometimes, a car comes up for grabs that seems to be a well-loved example even if it appears to be somewhat neglected. This 1963 Lotus Elan S1 has been relegated to non-operational status due to medical reasons, which is… more»
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Highly Original Investment Car: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Being a serious Corvette collector is really hard work. Many factors are to be carefully scrutinized when a Corvette’s value is determined. The year, options, originality, matching numbers, history, and a litany of other forces are at play. This… more»
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Two-Owner Sports Car: 1976 Lotus Elite
The Lotus Elite is one of those unloved sports cars that remains at the bottom of the totem pole as it relates to values and desirability. Blame the shape or the tepid performance, but the window of opportunity for… more»
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British Barn Find: 1973 Triumph TR6
Does the allure of the barn ever become more of a turn-off when the seller doesn’t tell us much about the car’s history or condition? I go back and forth on this, as I certainly find cars in their… more»
