Although the photos may seem to tell a different story, this 1981 DMC DeLorean has led a sheltered life. Its original owner only drove it for three years before parking it in their garage. It remained there for decades… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The later Pontiac Fiero GT with its improved aerodynamics and far more potent V6 engine remains one of the better bargains of the emerging 1980s collector car class. The Fiero has always been somewhat unloved owing to its rather… more»
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Blue Plate Driver: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Hagerty Insurance recently issued a report wherein it predicted that the Datsun 280Z – the model that came after the celebrated 240Z – would start to see a bit of a softening in the collector car marketplace. That would… more»
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Endless Possibilities: 1962 Austin Healy 3000
Sometimes we feature collectible cars that are rare and desirable, but just too far gone to save. The good news is that technology is progressing to a point that these considerations may end up a thing of the past. … more»
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Beyond Help? 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Italian cars have a reputation for rust problems, and mounting a case for the prosecution is this 1979 Maserati Merak SS. Its history is unclear, but if I said it needed help, that would make me a master of… more»
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Project Slant Nose: 1980 Porsche 911
Despite all of us knowing a thing or two about the automotive hobby, we’re occasionally reminded that not everyone lives in the same world. For instance: if you happen to own a European sports car that is known for… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Subaru XT GL-10 Turbo
It’s hard to believe that 1985 was almost four decades ago, it seems like yesterday to me. This 1985 Subaru XT GL-10 Turbo was pretty futuristic for 1985, back when the top-selling car in the U.S. was the boxy… more»
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Long List Of Needs: 1963 Triumph TR4
I’d call this Triumph a cutie (and I rarely use that term to describe a car!). I think it’s a combination of its color and clean condition, and the fact that many TR4s that turn up on BF, probably… more»
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Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It seems if you want to correctly predict what’s going to happen on the upper end of the sports- and collector-car marketplace, just take a look at what is generally the unloved vehicle in an exotic manufacturer’s lineup. The… more»
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Build Your Own: Ferrari Testarossa Rear Fender
Occasionally, I think about selling the various heaps that I own so I could own one very special car, like a Ferrari Mondial or an Aston Martin DB7. I always pass on this notion as I like variety in… more»
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Nicest Barn Find Ever: 1970 Triumph TR6
Captain Obvious could tell you that with a website named Barn Finds, we see a lot of barn finds around here. Some are the genuine real deal with decades of authentic dust and debris, and others are sprinkled with… more»
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Lipstick Red Pretty Woman: 1993 Lotus Esprit
In many instances, car buffs remember the cars in movies more than anything else. Take for example the Bullit Mustang, Bandit’s Trans Am, and Eleanor in “Gone in Sixty Seconds.” While the silver Lotus Esprit in “Pretty Woman” wasn’t… more»
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Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3
I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
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One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project
Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»
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Pick Your Motor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Project cars almost always offer their owner choices, but this 1967 Corvette Convertible is different. Its engine bay houses a healthy but non-original V8. However, the numbers-matching 327 is included for those planning a faithful restoration. Don’t let the… more»
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One Owner! 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The Pontiac Tempest arrived on the scene at the Paris Motor Show in 1960. Thanks to John DeLorean, the Tempest was both innovative and successful in its compact class. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 1961;… more»
