When compared to its late-sixties and early-seventies C3 counterparts, the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t win many awards in terms of performance, but neither do most other once mighty offerings from this period, as this was a time when fuel… more»
Sports Cars
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Project Drop-Top
Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project
The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin
The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Concours Winner: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500
For vintage car fans, nothing is quite as electrifying as finding a low-mileage original in well-preserved condition. Ok we all wish the car in the barn would be something like an AC Aceca or an Aston Martin DB4, but… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve 59k Mile 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although it was ignored by collectors for years, the C4 Corvette is developing a strong following in the classic world. Values have climbed steadily recently, suggesting that finding one at the right price could represent an excellent long-term investment…. more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD
If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Miles: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
For a car with a reputation for reliability issues, the Lotus Esprit enjoyed a very long production run. Perhaps its slow start to market was a harbinger of this longevity: the car was designed in 1971 and shown in… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
More Info Needed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Societal norms typically encourage people to be restrained and not shout their achievements and strengths from the rooftop. Modesty and subtlety are viewed favorably, but is the same true when a seller lists a desirable classic for sale? Such… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Shed Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
If you’re looking for an early Porsche that won’t require taking out a second mortgage on your house, perhaps this 1968 Porsche 912 Targa project in Benicia, California is the find for you. It needs tons of work, but… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 71 Comments
One of 2,500: 2010 Tesla Roadster
As the seller asserts, it is rare for Tesla Roadsters (made between 2008 and 2012) to come up for sale. Only 2,500 were produced globally, and only about 2,000 are left. This 2010 Roadster has 55,000 miles on it…. more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Low Mileage Exotic: 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
The single topic of Ferrari’s engines – from the Inter to the Enzo – could generate at least a couple of volumes for your library shelf. This 328, the 308 before it, and the 246 before that, represent evolutionary… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Parked Since 2012: 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster
It never ceases to amaze me how a simple maintenance task on a classic car can rapidly descend into an automotive nightmare. Such is the case with this 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster. This little gem has been laid… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Genuine Garage Find: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Regular readers will know how passionate I am about the Jaguar E-Type, and the thought of opening a barn or garage door to find a Series 1 Roadster lurking in the gloom would be my ultimate automotive dream. That… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sportomatic Equipped! 1977 Porsche 911S
Is it an automatic transmission or not? Well, it’s a sorta inbetweeney and according to the seller of this 1977 Porsche 911S, it’s one of only 58 assembled that year equipped with the Sportomatic transaxle. It’s a new one… more»
