When Austin-Healey introduced the Sprite back in 1958, the moniker of Bugeye was not in any way official terminology related to the roadster. But not long after these cars made their debut, that’s what enthusiasts affectionately started calling them,… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 Drophead Coupe
Vintage Aston Martins are rare enough, but pre-war Astons are in another category altogether. Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin didn’t register their first car until 1915 – late when measured against many other makers. Known as “Coal Scuttle” because… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s mid-level 210 is still a popular choice among tri-five enthusiasts, and we’d like to thank reader Dr. Ron not only for his great tip on this one but also for throwing out the idea that the car is… more»
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24k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette spent years in the wilderness as many enthusiasts focused on its predecessors. However, it is now recognized as a car that provides an excellent combination of luxury and performance. This 1991 Convertible presents beautifully, which is… more»
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Exotic Project: 1958 Lancia Appia S2 Convertible by Vignale
Having just covered Giovanni Michelotti’s work with Triumph in the ’60s – when he sketched the Herald, Spitfire, GT6, and TR4 – we now turn the clock back to meet him at Lancia. Michelotti’s first work for Lancia was… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
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1 of 452: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Dual Quads
With the restyling of the Chevy Corvette (C1) in 1956, production numbers finally started to click upward. Maybe the new look helped, or maybe it was finally having a V8 or manual transmission, making it truly a sports car…. more»
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Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
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One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
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Unrestored Californian: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Want to own a race-bred LeMans winner? That’s how Triumph steered customers to the GT6. In 1963, Giovanni Michelotti duly designed a fastback based on the Spitfire but its weight was a hindrance when paired with that car’s little… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It is a harsh reality of car ownership that a single simple mistake can have catastrophic consequences. That is the story behind this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Faulting its overall condition is difficult, but the V8 under the hood needs… more»
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Project In Process: 1954 Jaguar XK120
If you have any experience with freshwater tropical fish, you will have heard of a malady known as “ick”. It’s a white scaley condition that will pretty well cover a fish’s body. It’s easily curable with some “anti-ick” drops… more»
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1 Of 59: 1966 TVR Griffith Series 400
With an asking price of $1,234,567, my first thoughts upon running across this TVR Griffith Series 400 were actually twofold, that the seller may have at least somewhat of a good sense of humor, thus possibly reasonable to deal… more»
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Long-Stored Project: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
+ In the early 1950s, the Donald Healey Motor Company was producing four models, all of them large-ish cars, and all of them expensive. After a trip to the US in 1951, Healey concluded that a market gap existed… more»
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389/4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
The Catalina badge served as a trim level for Pontiac for its first few years, although it became a stand-alone model by the end of the fifties decade. But a new package came along for 1964, the 2+2 option,… more»
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Manual or Auto? 1970 Jaguar E-Type
Regular readers will know the Jaguar E-Type holds a special place in my heart. I believe it is one of the most beautiful cars in automotive history, especially in Roadster form. This 1970 2+2 Coupe brings an air of… more»
