I can’t imagine owning a desirable classic, only to leave it languishing in a garage for years. That has been the story with this 1966 Corvette Convertible, although it should be ready to hit the road as soon as… more»
Sports Cars
Desirable Early Example: 1970 Datsun 240Z
It is fair to say that the 1960s was a decade of learning for Japanese car manufacturers like Datsun. They progressed from building lightly re-engineered licensed copies of European models to developing their brands and unique vehicles. For Datsun,… more»
Wrecked Exotic: 1994 Acura NSX
The Acura NSX is one of the more sought-after sports cars of the 90s, offering the rare combination of Honda-like reliability with the exotica factor that keeps limited-production cars like this creeping towards six-figures with ease. The NSX shown… more»
Rare Mopar: 1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo
In the late 1970s, Apple, Commodore, and Tandy introduced machines that would revolutionize the world. By the mid-1980s, two million consumers owned Apple computers, and nearly everyone else wanted to. The techno-craze infused automotive design as well. Instrument clusters… more»
Original L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve always believed that the Chevrolet Corvette came of age with the release of the C2. That isn’t to denigrate the C1, but the company learned much from that series and used that knowledge to produce a genuine high-performance… more»
The Ultimate Coupe: 1983 Audi Quattro
It’s rare when you find a limited-production European sports car for sale at any price, but when the ask is reasonable and the car has a chance at being restored, you need to move quickly. This is a limited… more»
20 Foot Ferrari: 1987 Pontiac Fiero Mera
From 1980 to 1988, a very popular TV show called Magnum PI depicted a private detective who tooled around Hawaii in a Ferrari 308. In a country already in love with cars of all sorts, Americans fell in love… more»
Cheap Drop Top: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
Did Ralph Nader kill the Corvair? Unsafe At Any Speed, the book by Nader published in 1965, haunts every conversation about the Corvair, but its subject was really safety in a larger sense, and how automakers resisted implementing measures… more»
Retain or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
It is a question worth careful consideration. The seller describes this 1964 Corvette Coupe’s overall condition as acceptable for a driver-grade car. The new owner could revive this classic and enjoy it cosmetically untouched. However, the relentless value increases… more»
1 of 5,000: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sp
The Auto Union 1000 Sp was an interesting sports car built by Germany’s Auto Union beginning in 1958. Just 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced through 1965, taking many of their styling hints from the 1st-generation Ford Thunderbird…. more»
Rare K-Car: 1985 Plymouth Laser Turbo
After profits topped 2 billion dollars in 1978, Ford decided to fire Lee Iacocca after a 32-year career which eventually saw him becoming President of the company. But it was probably for the best, as Chrysler viewed him as… more»
Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Choosing which path to follow when completing another person’s unfinished project can be difficult, and it is a decision facing the new owner of this 1968 Corvette Convertible. With the hard work done, the buyer needs to add the… more»
17k Miles! 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th Anniversary Edition Turbo
I’m a fairly early bloomer when it comes to being a fan of the Mazda RX-7, as my older sister purchased a new blue one in 1982. She was cool with letting me get behind the wheel, even when… more»
Package Deal: Austin-Healey 3000 Project Cars
Another prize in the “brevity” category goes to this ad on craigslist for a flock of Austin-Healeys. The listing promises one and a half Healey 3000s for $16,500 but then mentions two Bug Eyes and a few more Healeys,… more»
















