Sports Cars

1953 Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina

If last week’s Siata was too expensive for you, we have another entry vying for your wallet, at less than half price! Here at RM Sotheby’s is this unique 1953 Siata-Ford cabriolet, commissioned by Jimmy Mulgrew, a Ford dealer,… more»

Rebuilt 350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller states that this 1971 Corvette Convertible is a driver, not a garage queen. That seems to be a fair assessment, as while it has a few flaws, it is a tidy, turnkey vehicle that the new owner… more»

Fun in the Sun! 1995 Honda Del Sol

Cheap, joyful cars are few and far between these days. Here’s one from the ’90s – a 1995 Honda Del Sol with a targa top for those sunny days. The Del Sol was based on the Civic and sold… more»

Carbureted Model: 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

When I was a child, book stores were a big deal. Waldenbooks was a place I spent a lot of time, usually reading some hardcover coffee table book about exotic sports cars produced by far-flung design studios overseas. One… more»

Last Chance Exotic: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet

Two things car hurt a performance car’s value: high production numbers and a convertible top. The Ferrari Mondial has long resided at the base of Mt. Ferrari because it is, by Ferrari standards, a mass-produced model. In addition, it… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Japanese automobile manufacturers developed a reputation during the 1960s for producing cars that were well-built and economical. Most wouldn’t set pulses racing, but Datsun broke that mold in late 1969 when it lifted the cover on what would become… more»

V8 British Bruiser: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger remains one of the most intriguing Anglo-American hybrids, and this 1966 MK1A example is a beauty. Painted in two-stage urethane British Racing Green and powered by a 5-bolt 289ci V8 paired with a 4-speed Toploader manual,… more»

No Reserve 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

We see Alfa Romeo Spiders pop up for sale fairly often, but the Quadrifoglio version appears far less frequently. The four-leaf clovers on the side of Alfa Romeo products has long stood for a high-performance specification that takes an… more»

350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

I’ve always found Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette to be an interesting classic. They don’t appeal to all tastes, which isn’t unusual. However, it is amazing how many enthusiasts have owned one and are itching to do so again. If you… more»

Split Window Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for one moment that you were the person who discovered this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe hidden away in a barn. You’ve performed a mechanical revival, returning the car to a roadworthy state. That begs… more»

King of the Hill: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The early ‘90s Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 still holds a special place in Corvette history, and this 1991 example brings the full package: 6-speed manual, black-on-black color scheme, and the legendary LT5 engine. Showing 76,000 miles, it’s offered here on… more»

Connecticut Time Capsule: 1964 Porsche 356C

Sometimes the most compelling barn finds are the ones that never made it far from home. This 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe is exactly that, a Connecticut-based classic that’s been off the road since the early 1970s. Originally finished in… more»

Garage Find Gold: 1962 Porsche 356

The phrase “They’re still out there” is one that either gives you hope or drives you nuts. It gives you hope because if you haven’t discovered your own barn find yet, maybe you’ll stumble upon one tomorrow. But if… more»

LT-1 and A/C: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller believes that this Convertible would have been one of the most expensive examples of the Chevrolet Corvette sold in 1972. When you start to assess the long list of options selected by the first owner, that claim… more»

Red-Painted Stainless: 1981 DMC DeLorean

It’s amazing how disguising one distinctive feature can entirely transform a classic. Most readers would instantly recognize a DMC DeLorean, courtesy of the gullwing doors and brushed stainless panels. However, throw a coat of color over the exterior, and… more»

Twin Turbo Rotary: 25k Mile 1993 Mazda RX-7

Mazda’s RX-7 is an iconic Japanese sports car, but the FD chassis models stand apart from every other era. This generation represents the peak of the company’s heavy-weight performance model, even if it still fell short of competing models… more»

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