If you’re someone who is in the market for a Lotus Eleven, chances are you already know what makes this historic race car so great. The Eleven, in many ways, was considered Colin Chapman’s crowning achievement. And while he… more»
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Funky Roadster: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
The Triumph Spitfire was a small British sports car manufactured by the Leyland Motors Ltd. from 1962 until 1980. The 1979 model was the last year of production for the Spitfire and the last of the original design. However,… more»
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Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1982 Datsun 280ZX
The history of Nissan’s Z-car is one of Before and After. “Before” began in 1969 with the advent of the 240Z, marketed as a Datsun in the US. An instant success back then thanks to its big, silky, in-line… more»
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Light Restoration Required: 1971 Maserati Indy 4.2
Named for Maserati’s victories at Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, the Indy debuted in 1969. The Vignale body was designed to accommodate four passengers, taking aim at the grand touring market. Its sportier sibling, the Giugiaro-designed Ghibli, won… more»
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Jensen Edition: 1963 Volvo P1800
When was the Swedish-built Volvo P1800 sports car not a product of Sweden? When it was built by Jensen in England for the first 6,000 copies. This example is one of them and it was a barn find that’s… more»
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Trailer Find: 1965 MG MGB
The MGB was the successor to the MGA and the big brother to the Midget. It was produced from 1962 to 1980 and saw the production of more than a half-million units, including variants (such as one with a… more»
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Awaiting TLC: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition
Opinions about the Triumph TR7 have undergone a reformation. When it arrived on roads in 1974, it was often reviled. The Speke factory in Liverpool, where the car was first manufactured, was renowned for difficulties – often blamed on… more»
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Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
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1 Owner and Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
A complete redesign was in store for the Chevrolet Corvette in ’68, with the C3 featuring an all-new body for the third-generation cars that carried the ‘Vette all the way through 1982. Not many changes were made the following… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes from the second half of the 1970s spent years in the wilderness, but this 1977 model proves that enthusiasts have begun warmly embracing them. It has attracted an impressive forty-six bids since the seller listed it here on… more»
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No Reserve Storage Find: 1968 Saab Sonett
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»
