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»
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No Reserve: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette With 58k Original Miles
The C4 Corvette spent many years in the wilderness, but the bidding action on this exceptionally tidy 1992 example demonstrates that these classics are experiencing ready acceptance in the current market. There is little to criticize with this survivor,… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
There are few cars that remain hidden from the eyes of collectors, especially with how digitized the car world has become. In the blink of an eye, a vehicle can begin rapidly climbing in value because one expert or… more»
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Don’t Fuggetabout It: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
When the asking price of a car is $8,900, but the title of the ad selling it is “Will Consider Reasonable Offers,” what do you think that car will go for? Mitchell G presents us with this fine tip… more»
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67K Mile A/C Car: 1976 Porsche 914
Just the other night, I happened to see a clean, baby blue Porsche 914 driving the opposite direction away from a busy intersection. I had a hard time looking away, as the car was just right – clean, with… more»
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Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
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Classic Project: 1953 MG TD
When I think of the quintessential British sports car, the MG T-Series is often the first car that comes to mind. Their styling is iconic, the mechanics are robust, and the driving experience is uniquely British. With a little… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes
It’s interesting when you find a listing where a seller has bundled two cars together. I’ve always thought it would make finding buyers easier when sold separately because not everyone wants two of something. And the net proceeds of… more»
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Garage Find: One Owner 1974 MGB Roadster
MG sold 513,000 MGBs during the model’s production run from 1962 through 1980. With that many cars on the road, over that many years, arguments flare over which year is “best”. Early cars are prized for their spriteliness and… more»
