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»
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Summer Project: 1966 MGB Roadster
If you are someone who likes a bit of a challenge, then perhaps this grey 1966 convertible MGB Roadster might be up your street. This convertible could be ready for the summer if you put in the hours beforehand… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
1965 was mid-way through the run for the second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, which began with the 1963 year model and lasted through the ’67. Chevy made a total of 23,562 Corvettes for 1965, of which 15,376 were… more»
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Great Options: 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet
While we don’t always think of the convertible version of a car as being the most desirable configuration, the air-cooled 911 market has laid waste to the notion that there’s any variety of this sports car that doesn’t have… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Occasionally, a classic car will appear on the market, and the bidding action will leave no doubt about its relative desirability. Such is the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It has enough positive attributes that make it easy… more»
