The allure of a package deal can be measured on the basis of the cars involved. Getting, say, a Fox body Mustang GT with a short-bed F150 pickup? Well, that’s a pretty decent garage without much effort. That’s just… more»
Sports Cars
Pantera Clone: 1977 Aquila GT Kit Car
The Aquila GT kit car is sometimes considered a BMW M1 replica, but I believe it’s much closer to trying to emulate the De Tomaso Pantera of the same era. Regardless, the goal here was to create an exotic-looking… more»
Jensen Built: 1963 Volvo P1800
This gorgeous Volvo P1800 is a genuine barn find from the San Francisco Bay area, but it’s more than just a pretty face: this is one of the earliest production models, which was built by Jensen in England. While… more»
327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
As someone raised on foreign shores, I can safely say the C3 Corvette is one of the most recognizable vehicles to emerge from an American production line. Sure, the First Generation Mustang might give it a run for its… more»
Two-Owner 1973 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam Special
If you need a Lotus Europa, you have some choices to make. Do you want an early car, a really early car, or a twin cam car? Those are the basic categories of Europa. If you settle on a… more»
One of 250: 1966 Morgan 4/4 Series V GT
Morgans are the sort of car that inevitably have a wonderful history file. The storied brand is known for its adhering to tradition, almost to a fault, and the owners that cherish them often do little to disturb the… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Few things are more frustrating than listing a classic for sale, only to be confronted with a non-paying buyer after the hammer falls. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Corvette and may help explain why it… more»
Round Two: 1935 Hillman Aero Minx
In December of last year, Barn Finds author Jim O’Donnell covered this right-hand drive 1935 Hillman Aero Minx, then priced at $18,500. Maybe two times is the charm because here she is again on Facebook Marketplace, but now on… more»
Some Body Work Required: 1968 Volvo 1800S
This example of a Volvo 1800S is a heartbreaker. Long-term knowledgeable owner? Yes. Mechanically restored? Yes, including motor rebuild. Desirable colors? Absolutely, and a brand-new interior. From a distance, this car looks superb. But when the current owner acquired… more»
Yard Find: 1965 Volvo P1800
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about a honey hole he found in rural North Carolina with a property belonging to one individual absolutely strewn with desirable classics. Upon seeing this listing for a 1965… more»
Restore or Preserve? 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics leave potential buyers with difficult decisions to make. Hidden in this garage is a 1960 Corvette that will pose questions for its new owner. They could retain the car as a tidy driver, but would they be… more»
Unrestored Cabriolet: 1984 Porsche 911
While we love unrestored cars, there can occasionally be some modest deflation to your elation caused by the fact that not every original car is still in pristine shape. In fact, many of us are willing to live with… more»
















