As if one Lotus was not trouble enough, here’s a guy with three of the most under-doggy 1970s Lotus cars ever created. On craigslist are this set of Elites – two 1974s and one 1976. The package deal is… more»
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Restoration Candidate? 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe
In 1965 when I was ten, my dad bought his first new car: a Ruby Red ’65 VW Beetle. I remember tagging along with him to the small VW dealership in town one Saturday. As Dad was “negotiating” with… more»
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Blank Canvas Build: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A previous owner commenced restoring this 1965 Corvette Convertible more than two decades ago, but the work stalled early. It is a structurally sound vehicle representing a blank canvas for a new owner wishing to create the ‘Vette of… more»
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Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
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No Reserve Rarity: 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
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What’s Under The Tarp? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is just another find. With a production total of about 22K copies, they’re not rare and surface often. The most notable facet may be that the coupe version follows directly behind the famous split-window… more»
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5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
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Real Deal Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It is no secret that Chevrolet considered dropping its Corvette range before C1 production ended. Sales volumes were not as hoped, early quality control issues sullied the Corvette’s reputation, and overall performance didn’t meet buyer expectations for a genuine… more»
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1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 ‘Disco Volante’ Spider Recreation
During September 22-24, RM Sotheby’s will offer at auction some 1172 lots comprising the entire Gene Ponder collection of automobiles and automobilia. Gene Ponder, a Texas kitchen cabinet entrepreneur, has turned eighty and decided it’s time to start “taking… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
After more than half a century, it is common for many classic cars to undergo some form of restoration work. However, this 1970 Corvette Convertible has avoided that fate. The seller claims it is as original as the day… more»
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Rust-Free Classic: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE – The seller has just lowered his asking price to $16,500! So be sure to take another look at this beautiful Datsun. Datsun’s Z-Car range is one of the most iconic selections of production cars to emerge from… more»
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Good Running Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
There were few visible differences between the 1970 and 1971 Chevy Corvettes except the latter were starting to feel the early changes to improve engine emissions. This ’71 has both hard and soft-tops as the convertible edition, with a… more»
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Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
While some sellers of project cars may use bikini-clad models to sell their wares, this 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type roadster is offered with a man you do not what to trifle with behind the wheel. Well, that’s my impression… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Like many people, I view any classic with an ultra-low mileage claim with some suspicion. That is especially true with five-digit odometers because it is easy for owners to be less than 100% honest. However, I don’t believe that’s… more»
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One Family Owned: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
This rear engine 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is reported to have traveled only 12,900 miles since new. It is located in Riverbank, California, and appears to be a rust-free, well-maintained car. There are two days remaining in the auction here… more»
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1990 Ferrari F40 With 2,736 Genuine Miles!
Variety is the spice of life, and that philosophy is reflected in the classic world. Some enthusiasts set their hearts on a genuine muscle car, while others are drawn as if by magic to Kei cars. I class my… more»
