Ever buy something for your significant other and decide that particular item is so nice that you need one too? If so, was it a car? Reader Pat L. has delivered to us not one but two Fiat X1/9s … more»
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Collection Star: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
A few weeks back, we profiled what many are calling one of the last great barn finds of our time. Dutchman Ad Palmen had accumulated a collection of 230 vehicles, many of them classic European marques with several desirable… more»
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Fiberglass Class: 1959 Kellison J2
Here we meet another car enthusiast with enough conviction to stake his future on a dream of a car. Jim Kellison served as an air force pilot during the Korean War – a vocation that suggests a confident personality…. more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Older classics with a known ownership history can prove irresistible, and that is the story behind this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller purchased it approximately three years ago from its original owner, and the car remains remarkably well-preserved for… more»
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U-Assemble Project: 1968 Maserati Ghibli
Parts is parts, right? Well, if putting a puzzle together is your thing, here’s an opportunity in the form of a fairly rare 1968 Maserati Ghibli. We’re told that this one’s 90% complete so let’s check it out and… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
There are cars and trucks when you see them appear as barn finds or garage finds that make you think, “Well, if it’s cheap enough, I may be interested.” The turbocharged Dodge models of the 1980s fit in this… more»
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Optioned Oh So Right: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbirds are an indelible part of American culture. From Suzanne Somers’ appearance in a Thunderbird in the movie “American Grafitti” to Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” video, white ones specifically drive around in our subconscious. If… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Triumph GT6
Choosing an ideal candidate for a restoration project can be challenging. An enthusiast must consider the initial purchase price, the availability and cost of parts, and how complex the restoration itself is likely to be. That is why classic… more»
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Lightweight in a Good Way: 1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport
Why does Porsche make so many variants of its models? From inception, the company has been responsive to the most enthusiastic of its customers, dialing up horsepower and dialing down weight when customers wanted to go racing. This tactic… more»
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Turbo Roadster: 1991 Lotus Elan
The potential for a car to become a future collectible depends on many factors, but some of the common triggers include limited production numbers; exceptional performance; lineage of the brand; and a history of the marque showing a potential… more»
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Older Outlaw Build: 1961 Porsche 356
The iconic Porsche 356 was produced from 1948 through 1965 and a large number of the 76,000 assembled are thought to still be around. They were popular to race around in because of their minimal weight and nimble handling…. more»
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Recently Refurbished: 1937 Morgan 4/4
There was once a time when British manufacturers dominated the traditional sports car market, with cars to suit most tastes and budgets. Most of those companies are now extinct, although Morgan remains to wave the flag proudly. Its 4/4… more»
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Show Car Not Race Car: 1961 Kellison J-5
Tastes change as we grow older. As car nuts, our early childhood is often influenced by the toys we play with. Take Hot Wheels for example. Many of the cars we bugged our parents mercilessly to get bore little… more»
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Three Owner Brit: 1955 MG TF 1500
The evolution of the MG T-series perfectly illustrates the value of the American car market to Britain in the post-war period. The first of the T-series was launched in 1936. The TA was a slipper of a car sold… more»
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Barn Find: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Project
Alfa Romeo evolved its sporting Giulietta series over a dozen years and at least five different body styles starting in 1954. Bertone’s coupe led the parade, followed in short order by a berlina and, in 1955, a spider. The… more»
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Cheap Lambo? 1980 Provo Countach
If you hadn’t noticed, the original Lamborghini Countach has been white-hot in the collector car marketplace. While it has always been a valuable piece of kit, it seems like the numbers have taken flight in a way we’ve not… more»
