The Jaguar E-Type has consistently found itself on various lists of the one hundred most beautiful production cars ever built. It is easy to see why, because the design, penned by Malcolm Sayer, is stunning from any angle. This… more»
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Driver-Quality Long Hood: 1973 Porsche 911 T
Long-hood Porsche 911s have reached a point where truly usable, honest examples are becoming harder to find, especially ones that haven’t been over-restored or stripped of their original character. This 1973 Porsche 911T, currently listed on eBay, fits squarely… more»
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Track-Bred: 1969 Lotus Elan Vintage Racer
Not every Lotus Elan was meant to live a quiet life on the street. Some were built, modified, and maintained for one purpose only: going fast on a road course. This 1969 Lotus Elan, currently listed on eBay, clearly… more»
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Incredible History: 1-Owner 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL
When you’ve seen a car since your earliest days of being in the hobby, it’s easy to get complacent. Another day, another Porsche, Camaro, Rolls Royce, and so on. But then a vehicle comes along that you’re quite familiar… more»
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The Bora’s Little Brother: 1980 Maserati Merak SS
Maserati launched the Merak to give buyers a less expensive alternative to its V8- powered Bora. While the Bora rang in at over $29k when new, opting for the Merak cost only $20k. Of course, that came at the… more»
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Survivor Shark: 27k Mile 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a 27k mile “Shark” body style in the last year of production. Some would say that it had reached its refined, penultimate peak. As the C3 generation prepared to take its final bow, the… more»
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Supercharged C5! 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1999, the Chevrolet Corvette was headed back in the right direction in terms of performance, with the 5.7-liter engine delivering a respectable 345 horsepower in bone-stock form. This seems like a decent amount of pep for most drivers… more»
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500 Horsepower 2006 Cadillac STS-V
Quick poll: Would you rather have a Cadillac Cimarron, a Cadillac Catera, or a 500+ horsepower Cadillac STS-V? Let’s see those hands. 1, 2, 49, and now we’re up to 300,884. Ok, I think we have a clear winner…. more»
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Super Car Project: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
What car was Tim Horton driving when he died on the freeway going way, way over the speed limit? One a lot like this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. Actually, it was a 1972 model that did the Buffalo Sabres… more»
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No Reserve: 27k Mile 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Cars from the 1980s are beginning to cement their place in the classics market. They emerged at a time when manufacturers had firmly embraced fuel injection and electronic engine management, restoring performance that had faded during the Malaise Era…. more»
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Italian V8 Four-Seater: 1971 Maserati Indy
It’s 1969, and you are shopping for a Maserati of the grand touring persuasion. The options are prolific. The six-cylinder Mistral, or its sister, the Sebring? In the eight-cylinder category – the Ghibli, the Mexico, or – fresh to… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
I always appreciate candor from sellers and admire those who don’t portray their classic as something it isn’t. However, I had a wry smile when I read the description of this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, with the seller boldly stating… more»
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Plus Parts Car
The first generation of “America’s Sport Car” was in the wind-down mode in 1961 and 1962. A new era of the Chevrolet Corvette was coming in 1963 and would carry the “Sting Ray” sub-name. The seller has a pair… more»
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EV Conversion Reversal: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4
This 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 is back from the brink: no, it wasn’t on the verge of being salvaged or donated to a nonprofit; it was one of the many sports cars that was almost converted to an electric… more»
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Garage Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary
The 1978 model year was one of celebrations at Chevrolet. “America’s Sports Car” was 25 years old and – to commemorate the occasion – the Bow-Tie boys built a 25th Anniversary Silver Edition. However, it was not exclusive, and… more»
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RS 500 Modifications: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
As performance and sport compact cars from the 1980s and 90s continue to appreciate, the Merkur XR4Ti seems to remain an outlier. I’ve shared a similar sentiment about another turbocharged Ford product, the Ford Mustang SVO. Is there a… more»
