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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Parked 25 Years: 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T
There’s a point wherein a more modern car emerges as a barn find and it begs the question as to whether it has become rare enough to demand a strong price. The Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo is an icon… more»
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Yard Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few sights more heartbreaking than to see a classic car left to fend for itself as it sits exposed to the elements. That is the story with this 1973 Corvette that appears to be a twice-stalled restoration… more»
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1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 With 8,951 Genuine Miles!
Identifying the start of The Malaise Era has always been easy as vehicle manufacturers faced the double whammy of tightening emission and safety regulations. Like most seismic events, the impact was immediate, but recovery was a long, drawn-out affair… more»
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German Built: 1971 Opel GT
If the Opel GT reminds you a bit of the C3 Chevy Corvette, that’s because they were all under the General Motors umbrella in those days. And if you wanted to buy a new 1968-73 Opel GT, you had… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet always knew that 1979 would be a tough act to follow with its iconic Corvette. While it was no longer the fire-breathing beast it had been a decade earlier, 1979 brought record sales for the badge. Although sale… more»
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No Reserve Estate Find: 1952 MG TD
When someone decides to dip their toe into the water of classic car ownership with a project as their goal, many factors must be considered. Among them will usually be affordability and selecting a candidate that is not beyond… more»
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French Group B: 1987 Citroen BX4TC
A few years ago, some of you may recall that our own Scotty G. bought one of the rarer Subarus ever sold here in the U.S. with his gorgeous 1988 RX Turbo sedan. You can find one of his… more»
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1 Of 49: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
The seller of this rare “Dark Sage Green” Ford Mustang SVO claims it is one of just 49 cars painted this color, and that it was known by SVO enthusiasts as the “horse trailer” SVO. That kind of nickname… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Tackling someone’s unfinished project can be daunting, but it will often seem less of a chore if the car is as desirable as this 1961 Corvette. It needs a new owner to add the finishing touches, but the seller… more»
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Matching Numbers Wreck: 1960 Porsche 356 Convertible
No matter what era you use as a reference point, it’s always a bad idea to buy the young driver in your house a Porsche. This wrecked 356 cabriolet was purchased for a 16-year-old driver in 1985 and promptly… more»
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CA Blue Plate Special: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
Lancias are always a subject of intrigue for me – especially when you review what they once made, compared to the sole Ypsilon that’s in production today. I assumed that Sergio Marchione would have killed the brand off back… more»
