Who remembers the TV show, Route 66, the one where the two heroes tooled around in a new Chevy Corvette every year for four seasons? The show debuted in 1960 and ran through 1964, which is the period that… more»
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1 of 3 AstroVettes: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1971, three similar Corvettes were leased to NASA’s Apollo 15 crew by Chevrolet to help promote the space program. A now-white Corvette with red and blue stripes would be driven on Earth by command module pilot Al Worden,… more»
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Too Fast To Own? 1986 Porsche 911 Targa
Among all of the classifieds pages we have access to, Facebook Marketplace seems to present us with the most variety in the listing descriptions. It can certainly be maddening if you’re a seller trying to sell a car without… more»
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EZ-Finish Restoration: 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7
Here is a poignant listing that reminds us of where we may all find ourselves one day: On eBay is a partially restored 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7, currently bid to $10,100, reserve not met. This Big… more»
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Weiner Roast Find: 1963 Porsche 356 B
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well I could probably write a thousand words on this subject but I won’t, I’ll spare you all and keep it compact – the images do most of… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
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The Pinnacle Year: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero was built from 1984 to 1988. It was meant to be a game changer with its design, plastic panels and performance. However, compromise got in the way on its quest to production. However, by 1988, Pontiac… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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»
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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»
