Chevrolet built nearly 10,000 Corvettes for the first time in 1959 and more than half of them came with both soft and hard top covers. The Corvette was little changed, but it was still powered by several variations of… more»
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Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Possible Fuelie? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette lovers are an engaged and vocal subset of our shared hobby. We have written about thousands of Corvettes and the stories have always been popular and are guaranteed to elicit a strong response from lovers of these cars… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Affordable Brit: 1986 TVR Tasmin 280i
We live in a digital society, and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the automotive world. From electronic engine management to traction control and touchscreens that control many functions, the car now owes as much to microprocessors as… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big-Block Included: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding amongst the shrubbery and undergrowth in this shot is a desirable classic with much to offer as a project candidate. This 1966 Corvette Convertible appears to be rock-solid, although a classic of this caliber deserves a frame-off restoration… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Price Slashed: 1973 Triumph TR6 Project
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain. This is particularly true when searching for a project candidate. The simple fact is that the less a buyer pays for their classic, the more they will typically have in… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
80s Exotic: 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX
UPDATE 11/14/2024: When classics fall within a certain price bracket, the seller may sometimes struggle to move them to a new home. That would appear to be the case with this 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX. This is the second… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Shelby Touch: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The name Carroll Shelby is linked to high-performance classics, but perhaps his greatest achievement was squeezing Ford V8 engines into relatively small and modest British sports cars to create vehicles with acceleration to match their looks. Thus, the AC… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
500 HP Turbo: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still looking fast on the outside in 1980, but engine choices were down to two by this time, or three if you count the mandatory California 305, and all were small blocks. The seller here… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Best Of Three Worlds: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
UPDATE 11/12/2024: It isn’t unusual for an owner to fail to sell their classic at the first attempt, and such is the case with this 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mark III. We previously saw this British Grand Tourer in August,… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 2002 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
Of all the great British car manufacturers that have existed, only a handful are still going today. Jaguar is one of those that has managed to survive, and they are still building high-performance cars. That isn’t to say the… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • Auctions • 11 Comments
No Reserve! 1977 Datsun 280Z Project
We think many of us here agree that the Datsun 240/260/280Z is among the best-looking cars to come out of Japan. It’s gorgeous. They also lend themselves well to modifications, as evidenced by those fantastic Bob Sharp Z’s that… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Sale, Already Restored! 1952 MG TD
Although prices for running-board MGs have declined in the past few years, I’m still surprised this 1952 MG TD hasn’t found a new garage. It’s advertised here on facebook Marketplace for $12,000, and though it hasn’t run in about… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Left for Nine Years: 1952 MG TD
For some folks, cars are like potato chips. One is simply never enough. In the background of the pictures of this MG, you can see that it is surrounded by an eclectic assembly of antique, classic, and performance cars. … more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Big-Block Project: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe
The 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe sitting in this shed will undoubtedly divide opinions. Some will be horrified by its mechanical changes, while others will feel that it provides the type of performance such an attractive classic deserves…. more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
454 Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes have been a staple of the classic scene for decades, and pristine examples with the right drivetrain combination can command respectable prices. This 1969 example is far from perfect, requiring a frame-off restoration to reach that… more»
