Sometimes I look at the C3 Corvette and wonder whether classing it as a sports car is doing the car justice. That is especially true with this 1969 Convertible. Its engine bay houses a big-block V8, giving the driver… more»
Sports Cars
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Racing Model: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera GTS
Like many Italian sports cars, the De Tomaso Pantera enjoyed a long production life. The first cars rolled out of the factory in Modena, Italy, in 1971. The final example appeared in 1992. Our feature car is a 1972… more»
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Lilliputian Project: 1970 MG Midget
Way back in 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote the book “Gulliver’s Travels.” It was a satire of the many books written by explorers at the time, all telling more spectacular tales than the last. In one part of the book… more»
BF Exclusive: 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
There is an indefinable something that makes classic Italian sports cars attractive. They don’t possess the brute horsepower to threaten genuine muscle cars, but they are a total package that combines good looks with a rewarding and engaging driving… more»
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Low Miles, Two Owners: 1991 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible
The Fox body Mustang has gained considerable favor in the marketplace recently and for good reason. These are very competent cars for a very reasonable price. Want to race it? No problem. Grocery getter? Ditto. Occasional weekend car? Eager… more»
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One Year Only: 1968 Triumph TR250
There comes a point in our hobby when you start wondering whether you have the space and funds to build a barn. Anything can trigger these sorts of thoughts, but nothing sets me on this path quite like a… more»
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Sharp 1965 Triumph TR4A IRS
Here’s a tidy 1965 Triumph that’s also a highly desirable model, the IRS, a classic TR4 with independent rear suspension. It can be found here on eBay in North Las Vegas, Nevada with a current bid of around $13,000.
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Sunchaser Conversion: 1980 Toyota Celica
What do you get when you take a 1979-81 Toyota Celica and convert it into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof? You get the Sunchaser, an outsourced, limited production vehicle marketed by Toyota with no more than 2,000… more»
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LT-1 With A/C: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
OK, so we’re going to ditch the actual barn finds, just for a post, and cover a beautifully restored 1972 Chevrolet LT-1 Corvette. This car has some notable features, besides its finely restored condition, so it’s worthy of a… more»
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Original Survivor: 1968 AMC AMX
It was fun being a nerdy car geek youngster in the ‘60s and witnessing the debut of the “pony car” in April 1964 and seeing the scrambling that ensued at GM and AMC afterwards. And although AMC was the… more»
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Sun-Dazed 1963 Corvair Monza
If you’re in the group of people who like air-cooled rear-engined cars with some patina this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza might just be the car for you! You can find it here on craigslist in Monterey, California, but remember,… more»
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Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
As 1962 rolled around, enthusiasts were already anticipating the new-for-1963 Sting Ray. Heck, even Chevrolet themselves had foreshadowed the new model with the updated rear styling for 1961. However, that doesn’t mean Corvette lovers should dismiss the one-of-14,531 1962… more»
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Desirable Colors: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
In the world of air-cooled sports cars, a rare color scheme can make all the difference between “pass” or “potential project.” Even though the 911 has been white-hot for years now, some cars will still linger on the market… more»
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Straightforward Restoration: 1957 MGA Roadster
You have to admire a seller’s optimism when it comes to prescribing how much confidence you should have in taking it on. The listing says this MGA that’s been parked for 40 years in a shed represents a “straightforward”… more»
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Numbers-Matching 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette got a major redesign back in 1968 when the third generation was introduced, so changes for 1969 were minimal, but one significant difference was in the production numbers. More than 10,000 more ’69 models were manufactured… more»
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Desirable Options: 72K Mile 1966 Porsche 911
This 1966 Porsche 911 is a claimed barn find that certainly emerged appearing to be in better condition than most air-cooled projects do. Interestingly, this is one of the few cars that didn’t get a color change to red… more»
