There was a lot of buzz in the hallways of my small high school back in 1969. All the girls were going gaga over the new math teacher. And why not. He was right out of college, handsome, single,… more»
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Super Rare 1969 Group Six G6 Coupe
Just when you think you’ve seen every kit car possible end up on craigslist as someone’s forgotten project, another completely random model pops up on a classifieds site. That’s certainly the case with this unusual “Group 6 G6” coupe… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1968, Chevrolet found itself with a hit on its hands in the form of the newly-released C3 Corvette. Pent-up demand for the new model saw 28,566 buyers eagerly handing over their hard-earned cash to park a ‘Vette in… more»
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Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
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No Reserve 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster Project
In 1955, MG introduced a swoopy new sports car to follow the aging MG TF: the MGA. Its design was penned by Syd Enever, based on a car raced at Le Mans in 1951. The first cars were equipped… more»
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Only Original Once: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The ad for this 1966 Corvette uses a funny way to say that it wears its original paint: “It has never even been painted”. “Good thing,” I want to respond, and if I bought it, it would remain that… more»
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L68 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 or third-generation Corvettes were born in 1968, so changes for 1969 would be minimal. Five engine choices were offered, either 350 or 427 cubic inch V8s (apparently the 396 was reserved for other products). The seller’s car… more»
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Low Miles 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
Porsche’s reintroduction of the Carrera moniker in 1984 was a sensation. With a newly developed 3.2 liter engine paired with Bosch fuel injection, the cars developed over 200 bhp. The Type 915 gearbox retained the notchy, vintage feel of… more»
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Are You Brave Enough? 1972 Lotus Europa Project
This is a 1972 Lotus Europa project. The car is not drivable as it currently does not have an engine and is completely disassembled. The owner says all the parts are there with the exception of an engine. The… more»
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Under 40K Miles: 1973 Porsche 911T
Brown may not be the preferred color of sports cars, but there’s no denying that for vehicles of a certain era, it is indeed period-correct. But does it ever begin to work against a certain class of vehicle because… more»
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Early Production 1970 Datsun 240Z
With less than two days to go on the countdown clock at the time of publishing this write-up, there is some urgency if you’re into early production Z cars. On offer is a 1970 Series 1 240Z — VIN… more»
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Cobra Fighter? 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III
The seller assures us, “Yes, this is a true Healey.” It’s important to clarify that, because the car is so customized, it’s possible those are fiberglass panels and there’s no actual “made in England” tag on it. But this… more»
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Garage Find: 1997 Camaro RS 30th Anniversary Edition
I’m not really sure what’s going on here: was this 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS left in a warehouse, or some sort of factory? It seems like it’s just a piece of furniture in this darkened building in Seabrook, New… more»
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Small-Block Transplant: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
In previous articles, I’ve discussed situations where companies have successfully bolted American V8 engines into classic British sports cars, with the Sunbeam Tiger standing as a shining example. Those cars were produced utilizing considerable engineering knowledge, but what if… more»
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24K Mile Garage Find: 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX represents a high watermark for the company’s iconic sports car. Incredible styling, loads of technology, and an available twin-turbocharged V6 combine to make it one of the foremost Japanese performance cars of the early 9os…. more»
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Low Mile Rocket: 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo
I hear you loud and clear: this is hardly a barn find. Unless, of course, you’re so wealthy that your stable of collector cars is housed in a building ironically called “The Barn”. Still, this staggeringly beautiful 1986 911… more»
