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»
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Split Window Optional: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet released the C2 Corvette in 1963, it added a Coupe to the range. The ’63 included a split rear window, which would remain a styling feature for a single year. Some buyers found the strip distracting and… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1987 Subaru RX
Subaru is known for building turbocharged hot rods, but that reputation is born out of recent models like the WRX and Legacy GT. However, back in the 1980s, Subaru was already out in front with offering high-performance models with… more»
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Six-Cylinder Sports Car: 1972 Triumph GT6
If you have had a yen for a Triumph GT6, you may want to take advantage of recently weaker sales results on these pretty coupes to take the plunge. After achieving prices in the mid $30k area in late… more»
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Forgotten Race Car: 1968 TVR Vixen
One of my favorite car brands is TVR, owing to its upstart attitude and strong affinity for sticking overly powerful engines in very light-weight chassis. The fact that this recipe continued on from its early hardscrabble days all the… more»
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Cheap Metal Bumper B: 1974 MGB Roadster
Note: This craigslist listing for the MGB has been replaced with one for a Toyota and I can’t explain that one – maybe it was too good to be true. JO Former Vice-President Thomas Marshall (1913-1921) famously declared, “What… more»
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Affordable Fun: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
Ever thought about getting a tiny sports car to tootle around in for summer? See yourself as more a fixed-roof person than a convertible lover? Want that to be rear-engined but decidedly against the idea of a Corvair? Pontiac… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Project
While the ’63 model may be the coolest styling design on record for the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette with its split rear window, other than the back glass becoming one piece and the elimination of the ornamental hood vents, not… more»
