With the C3 having only been introduced one year earlier, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was mainly a carryover on the outside, although the Stingray designation badges returned. But on the inside, the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches, plus… more»
Sports Cars
All-Trac Turbo: 15K-Mile 1988 Toyota Celica
The fourth-generation Toyota Celica is one of the more recognizable eras of Toyota’s classic hot hatch, and when it was new, you’d see them everywhere. The pop up headlights, rear spoiler, louvers on the back glass – it was… more»
No Reserve: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are a “what you see is what you get” proposition, and this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette fits that mold. It is a stalled project offering many possibilities. Returning it to a showroom state is possible, although other options… more»
Affordable Entry-Level Offering: 1987 Porsche 924S
For those seeking to begin a ground-level journey into the world of Porsche automobiles, or folks just looking for an inexpensive way to say they own one, this 1987 Porsche 924S here on Craigslist may be a good candidate… more»
Ferrari Fighter? 1985 Bitter SC 3.9 Coupe
Referring to a car as a Ferrari fighter when it has half the number of cylinders and 2/3 the horsepower of the Ferrari that it’s often mistaken for may seem like a stretch, but the look of this 1985… more»
Sting in the Tail: 1967 Fiat-Abarth OT 1000 Spider
Fiat fans are well-schooled on the topic of Carlo Abarth and his tuning skills: Abarth turned tiny motors into screaming banshees, helping Fiat post thousands of wins on race tracks all over the world. His association with the company… more»
Factory Supercharged: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
The factory upgraded Ford Thunderbirds from across multiple model generations are very much under-appreciated at the market. Any time a large manufacturer like Ford decides to put some resources behind a performance car built in limited quantities is a… more»
Rebuilt Engine: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 is a refreshing change of pace from the extremes we see in the vintage air-cooled market these days. It’s neither the nicest nor the worst; it appears to fall squarely in the middle of the… more»
Turbo 2 Conversion: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica
This 1987 Dodge Daytona checks a lot of boxes for anyone seeking out one of these now-obscure hot hatches from the 80s. The Daytona is increasingly hard to find, especially with the right trim and options, so this example… more»
Stunning Survivor Supercar: 1991 Lamborghini Diablo
I would never own a supercar like this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. There, I’ve said it. Regular readers are probably picking themselves up off the floor following that statement, but there is a perfectly sound reason I feel this way…. more»
Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»
Restore, or Not? 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun 240Z prices have shot upward in the last few years, as restored examples of this ubiquitous but competent sports car began to hit the market. It’s as if the willingness to spend real money to make a pristine… more»
Surgery Forces Sale: 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The Lotus Esprit Turbo remains one of the more obtainable 1980s supercars, which is a severe outlier in a market where everything has gone sky high that could be considered a limited-production sports model. Either due to the reputation… more»
Ran When Parked: 1967 Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 has become a bit of a bargain as prices for the classic 911 have skyrocketed. Even so, long-hood air-cooled models tend to always command a premium these days, so the fact this nicely optioned 912 project… more»
One Family Owned: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
I’ve long advocated long-term ownership as a desirable quality for anyone searching for a classic to add to their collection. Most cars that have spent decades in the custody of the same person will have been treated respectfully, and… more»
















