Among the most recognizable wedge-shaped sports cars of the 1970s, the Lotus Esprit S1 has earned lasting fame for both its Giugiaro-penned styling and its on-screen appearance in The Spy Who Loved Me. This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1, listed… more»
Sports Cars
BF Exclusive: V8-Powered 1969 Triumph TR6
How many European sports cars made good use of American small-block V8s from both Ford and Chevrolet? Off the top of my head, I can think of the Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Gordon-Keeble, TVR Griffith, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada, the… more»
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Ready to Complete: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000
It wasn’t that long ago we featured another project-grade Datsun Fairlady Roadster up for sale, but this time we have one with the desirable 2.0L engine that gives the primitive two-seater a serious performance boost. Overlooked by the classic… more»
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Rare Replica: 1968 Intermeccanica Italia
When I first spotted this project car on eBay, I thought it was a genuine Intermeccanica Italia, a limited-production roadster that rarely appears for sale. However, upon reading the description more carefully, this is a custom replica of an… more»
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Twin Turbo Rarity: 1996 Maserati Ghibli
Recently, there seems to be an uptick in gray market Maserati and Alfa Romeo products popping up on my local Marketplace page. This isn’t a particularly scientific observation, but it could be due to dealers or casual flippers with… more»
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Butterfly Effect: 1993 Toyota Sera
Imported Japanese cars often carry an air of mystery, but few are as striking as this 1993 Toyota Sera, now listed here on craigslist in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Built exclusively for the Japanese market, the Sera debuted as a… more»
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Ran Out of Time: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Getting a project across the proverbial finish line is a milestone for any vehicle enthusiast. However, even when critical achievements are met, you can still encounter burnout and throw in the towel. This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is one of… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition
It is common for manufacturers to release Special Edition vehicles where buyer demand results in production totals far beyond expectations. This 1980 MGB Limited Edition is a perfect example of that practice, and is an extremely tidy survivor with… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project
As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»
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Safety Vehicle 1: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Have you ever thought of scoring a unique, almost one-of-a-kind, little sports car to impress your friends with? Here’s a chance at one, a 1975 Bricklin SV-1 to be exact, and the number attached to it is not daunting…. more»
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Stalled Tribute Build: 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
When it comes to replicas and kit cars, there are some obvious winners and losers. Winners are the likes of the Factory Five Racing, which produce some incredible tributes to the legendary Cobra street and race cars. Things trail… more»
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Rare Sports Car Pair: 1974 Volkswagen SP2
The VW SP2 (sports car) is rarely seen in the U.S. Volkswagen produced it in Brazil in the mid-1970s and did not officially export it to the 50 American States. It used a widened Karmann Ghia chassis (Type 14)… more»
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20K Mile Survivor! 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is a late C4 edition, which in my estimation, is the best of the lot. Add in low mileage and super clean condition, and you’ll have yourself one fine specimen of Chevrolet’s plastic fantastic. Unfortunately,… more»
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Cheap ZR-1: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Corvette really came of age in 1990 when Chevrolet released the ZR-1 variant. It possessed the level of performance that recalled the badge’s glory days, and although it wasn’t cheap, it was warmly embraced by buyers. This… more»
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31k One-Owner Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Even though the Chevrolet Corvette had lost a bit of its spunk in performance capabilities by 1977, the C3 still looked great outside, especially when dressed in black. Barn Finds reader Curvette spotted this one here on eBay, sitting… more»
