We’ve all been there: a project car gets so far only for us to run out of steam and wonder if we’re in it for the long haul. I have long been challenged by the notion that the years… more»
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Mid-Engine Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero was the first mass-produced, mid-engine sports car built by an American manufacturer. It ran from 1984 to 1988 – and even though more than 370,000 of them were assembled – the Fiero is a car you… more»
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Luxe Version: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera Lusso
Pantera prices have crept up steadily over the last ten years, evincing the desirability that owners have long thought the cars deserved. The blend of Italian styling and American muscle generated a measure of flaws at the outset of… more»
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Mint Frame: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades, with those of the chrome-bumper variety considered the most desirable. That makes this 1971 model worth a closer look, although its cause is aided by its… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The second generation Plymouth Barracuda debuted with the 1967 model, with an all-new exterior design but still built on Chrysler’s A-Body and still sharing many of the same parts as the Valiant. But the refreshed design offered a sleeker… more»
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1 of 60: 1951 Cisitalia 202 SC
Cisitalia Automobili was an Italian manufacturer of sports and racing cars in the mid-20th Century. One of its creations was this beautiful 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet of which maybe only five dozen were built, with no indication as… more»
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Beauty May Be Skin Deep: 1969 Corvette Convertible
There are few cars on the road that are better looking than a chrome bumper C3 Corvette. These gorgeous sports cars are also accelerating in value and are one of the hottest segments of the collectible Corvette market. If… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1984 Porsche 944
As the 1970s drew to a close, Porsche had plans to replace its iconic rear-engined 911 range with a selection of front-engined models. History shows that although the new models made it to market, buyer feedback motivated the company… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
After spending decades in the wilderness, later examples of the C3 Corvette are gaining traction in the classic market. There are many reasons for the change, from the recognition of those cars as comfortable and accomplished tourers to a… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii
One of BMW’s most successful automobiles was the 1960s and 1970s 2002 Series. It was a sporty, smaller touring car that was powered by a 2-liter inline-4. One version was the Tii which was fuel-injected while other variants were… more»
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Lots of Miles to Go: 1970 Volvo 1800E
In the old days, a car with 100,000 miles was universally considered to be worn out. Someone else could deal with the maintenance from that point on, as it was time to trade in. Well, at least until Volvo… more»
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Form Follows Function: 1974 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman is someone you should be familiar with. His singular focus on weight savings and efficiency set the stage for what Lotus automobiles would be and still is today. However, that singular focus sometimes made him and the… more»
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Champagne Yellow Project: 1962 Porsche 356
Are we looking at a potentially very good deal here? This is a 1962 Porsche 356 in claimed project-grade condition, but it certainly looks like it’s very close to being a road-going driver given the way it’s presented here…. more»
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Factory Sunroof Car: 1965 Porsche 911
When you see a high asking price on an air-cooled Porsche these days, you’d be forgiven for wondering if there’s a speculator at the other end of the listing. However, every now and again we see truly special cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year was significant for the Chevrolet Corvette. Not only did it mark the final year of C1 production, but it heralded the introduction of an engine capacity increase that saw the iconic 327ci V8 find its… more»
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Numbers-Matching 427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
With a major redesign under its belt the previous year, 1969 didn’t see a whole lot of substantial changes on the outside for the Corvette, and for the next few years, Chevrolet brought us some really fine C3 offerings… more»
