I remember, barely, the Saab Sonett III (’70-’74) probably because of its blocky, awkward look. I knew little about the two-seater Swede other than I knew one when I saw it. What I didn’t know about the Sonett was… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars
Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind: 1971 Matra Laser
The Marta Laser was a one-off, French-built concept car that didn’t result in a production automobile. It was built by Matra, a company whose reputation came from its work in the aeronautics and weaponry industries. Thought to be lost… more»
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Real Deal Six: Rare 1971 Porsche 914-6
For two cars that look nearly identical, the price gulf between the Porsche 914 and the 914/6 is vast: a nice 914 costs about $30k these days, but that is less than a third of the cost of a… more»
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Twin-Cam Flagship! 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint 2600
A rusty Italian coupe greets the morning sun with no grille, plenty of dents, and a hint of optimism. The 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint 2600 in Glendale, California has seen better days, but a freely-turning engine and surprisingly well-kept… more»
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Twin-Turbo! 1994 Mazda RX-7
The Mazda RX-7 was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary-engine sports car built in Japan from 1978 until 2002. All three of its generations used a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine with twin-turbo power coming along in the 1990s. This edition… more»
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New England Project: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
Boston, Massachusetts is not a place where you expect to find vintage project cars these days. Between a culture that seems to favor late model vehicles over vintage ones and a lack of a suitable place to park a… more»
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Outlaw Build? No Reserve 1976 Porsche 912
This 1976 Porsche 912 is a bit of an undertaking, and I’m a little surprised it’s taken this long for a project-grade car like this to come up for grabs. The reason is that so many 911s and 912s… more»
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World of Wheels Ready: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
For those not privileged enough to host one in your city, the World of Wheels is a long-standing car show, vendor showcase, and traveling road show that comes through our town every January. While there are more than a… more»
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Gold Standard? 1954 Jaguar XK120
Looking like something Auric Goldfinger would drive, this 1954 Jaguar XK120 has a real attention-getting bearing about itself. Unfortunately, it’s static, and not running – well technically not stopping, but perhaps rejuvenation is not that far away. One of… more»
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Red and Ready for Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The definitive book on the birth of the C5 Corvette is titled “All Corvettes are Red.” While some form of red has been an option on nearly every Corvette model made, the color red was incredibly rare on 1953-1955… more»
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Modified Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002
On some occasions, when you read a description for a car, you instantly forget about any cosmetic concerns and just get more enthralled by the upgrades made by a previous owner. The round taillight BMW 2002, commonly referred to… more»
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Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata
If you want to own a Mazda Miata that will always hold its value, let me present to you the best one to buy: this is a 1995 M-Edition Miata in very nice condition, and in addition to being… more»
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Good Starting Point? 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Sleek looks at a relatively affordable price and delivers good performance. Those all seem to be reasons why the Jaguar XKE was a hit when it was introduced back in 1961, with the 2+2 four-seater following in ’66. Among… more»
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German Import Edition: 1985 TVR 280i
When I spied the listing for this 1985 TVR 280i, also known as the TVR Tasmin, I had forgotten that they still exist as a going concern, but according to their website, they’re still TVRing along. And even though… more»
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Italian Style: 1994 Subaru SVX LSi AWD
The term “halo car” and Subaru don’t usually go together, although they have made some amazing cars over the decades. This sleek 1994 Subaru SVX LSi is one Subaru model that comes to mind. The seller has this one… more»
