I have been privileged to write about several examples of the DMC DeLorean, and I generally try to avoid references to the Back to the Future movie franchise. This is challenging because it is an easy association and a… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped… more»
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Taking Reasonable Offers: 1978 MG “B”
So, a 1978 rubber bumpered MGB, finished in brown and available at a “make an offer” price. Hmmm, I thought, at first, that I should title this post “Three strikes and you’re out” but that would be really snarky… more»
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Race Car for the Road: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
Only 272 breathtaking examples of the Ferrari 288 GTO were made over three years, from 1984 to 1986. The fastest road car in existence when it was first produced, the 288 GTO was forced off its perch in 1986,… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1958 Corvette has belonged to the same person for over thirty years but has hibernated in dry storage since 2016. It is begging for love and to return to its rightful place on our roads. The seller believes… more»
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Still In The Barn! 1975 Triumph TR7
The TR7 was an interesting sports car built by Triumph from 1975 to 1981. Its wedge-like appearance was capitalized upon in the company’s marketing campaign, “the shape of things to come”. More than 141,000 of the inline-4 versions of… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1971 Porsche 911
Air-Cooled 911s are hot right now and I don’t see any signs of them cooling off. Porsche isn’t ever going to make an air-cooled flat-six again so if you want to experience what made the company what it is… more»
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Updated Looks: 1974 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
It’s honestly incredible how little the Porsche 911 actually changed from 1964 to 1998. Sure, things changed both mechanically and cosmetically, but the core structure of the 911 saw very few changes throughout this time period. So little changed… more»
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5-Speed Sleeper: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
As a successor to the Dodge Aries (K-Car), the 1989-95 Dodge Spirit was just another 4-cylinder, front-wheel drive sedan. But when the R/T version was added with its 2.2-liter turbocharged engine designed by Lotus, it became a rocket ship…. more»
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Still Runs: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project
Hankering to step into a stalled British roadster project? Here on craigslist is a 1957 Triumph TR3, partially dismantled four years ago for a brake job that was never completed. I think that’s plastic or a windshield laying over… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1972 model year was significant for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette because it marked the first where most buyers specified an automatic transmission. It was also the last where the car featured chrome bumpers at either end, marking the end… more»
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Rare Kremer Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911SC
We all know that the Porsche 930 is a monster, one of the foremost supercars to come out of the 1970s. It’s long been known as the “widow maker” owing to its abilities to expose the weaknesses in drivers… more»
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Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Given the Chevy Corvette’s success today, it’s hard to fathom that the sports car struggled early on and barely survived its first three years (1953-55). It wasn’t until the GM automobile gained a V8 engine and a manual transmission… more»
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Supercharged 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
In the annals of underappreciated 90s-era cars and trucks, the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe should be among the top ten of two-door domestics. The supercharged two door is a sleeper right now, with values still fairly deflated compared to… more»
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Gorilla Drag Car: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you heard of the Gorilla Drag Car? I have not but that does not mean anything. More importantly, do you like to go fast? Well, this might be a car of interest to you. It is a 1970… more»
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Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding an affordable C3 Corvette project candidate can be challenging, but they are out there if a potential buyer exercises patience. If you have been hunting, you may have struck gold with this 1974 example. It has sat in… more»
