Singular cars are so desirable today that we cannot imagine why some didn’t sell thousands of copies. So it is with this little jewel, one of Abarth’s creations made in partnership with Felice Mario Boano. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti… more»
Sports Cars
Jul 8, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Originally from the collection of the late, great Gary Hall of Hall Pantera—probably the most famous Pantera parts company on the globe—this 2002 Ford Thunderbird appears to have led a pampered life in his California collection. It has traveled… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Frame-Off Restoration: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Various circumstances mean that some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build. Therefore, a turnkey vehicle is their best option to enter the world of classic car ownership. That opportunity awaits the winning bidder when the auction ends… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, and this 1968 Corvette Convertible is no exception. Its presentation is impressive, and it appears to be a turnkey proposition for its new owner. Someone performed a few modifications and… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recycled Midget: 1973 MG Arkley
The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low-Mileage 1980s Tourer: 1987 Toyota Supra
It’s no secret that 1980s supercars are becoming the collectibles of the moment. Nostalgia drives this, as a generation of people become old enough to afford to stash away the car they couldn’t afford to drive when it was… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In Storage Since 1973: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We all lead busy lives. Sometimes we see purchasing the car of our dreams as the mountain we have to climb. After reaching our goal, it is human nature to move on to another mountain. That may have been… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
65k Original Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics lead a sheltered life, never venturing out of their garage unless the weather is sunny and dry. Such is the case with this 1991 Corvette Convertible. Faulting its presentation is virtually impossible, and with 65,000 miles on… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
40k-Mile Roadster: 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was an open-air, two-seat roadster built by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994. The second generation, which would comprise the seller’s nice example, was in production from 1970 to 1982 and these cars were assembled by the… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
You know you have too many projects when you have to start storing them in the rafters of your barn! There are worse problems to have, but the seller of this 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS has realized they need… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve Project! 1968 MGB GT
The graceful MGB GT was introduced in 1965, three years after the MGB roadster debuted. With styling by Pininfarina, the GT could just about accommodate a couple of children in the rear, but that space was better suited for… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Californian Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Every motoring enthusiast dreams of opening the doors of a garage or barn to discover a desirable classic lurking in the gloom. It seems someone struck gold when they unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. It hasn’t seen the light… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • Exclusives • 13 Comments
One Of A Kind: 1937 Ford Custom Roadster Special
Take a little bit of each of your favorite sports cars from the ’50s and ’60s, add a pinch of Ford, and you might end up with something like this 1937 Ford. The story goes that the creator of… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 2,734 Original Miles!
Early C3 Corvettes equipped with a big-block under the hood are legends. They combine an iconic body with performance that is beyond impressive. Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette enjoyed a lukewarm reception from many motoring journalists because while it retained some… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Sports Car Collection: BMW 2002 and Nissan 240SX Auction
There are small auctions happening all over the country on a given basis, far outside the glare of the big-ticket Mecum and Barrett-Jackson auction houses. While I wish we could sniff out all of these estate sales and local… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Ford V8 Power: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
