When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»
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Forgotten Sports Car: 1974 TVR 2500M
As we all know by now, I will roll the dice willingly on very risky projects, often with limited time spent looking over the car in question. What can I say – we all have to live dangerously somehow,… more»
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30K Original Miles: 1983 TVR Tasmin
TVRs still intrigue me to a significant degree, owing to their humble workshop origins to the extensive use of the lovely Ford Cologne V6 engine. The wedge-shaped styling is hard to resist, too, but that’s a subjective choice. The… more»
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Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»
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84K Original Miles: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
When you see a certain car time and again, it’s easy to forget that it’s one of the few models that remains an accessible classic. The Z31 chassis Nissan Z-car has always been an instantly recognizable 1980s charmer, but… more»
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Never Seen One: Porsche GT1 Replica
We all know that buying a Porsche factory race car is an opportunity limited to those who have bank accounts that hang out with guys like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Sad but true. But as the world keeps… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you have never driven a Datsun 240Z, you have missed out on one of classic motoring’s great pleasures. While the 240Z doesn’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, its suspension configuration endows the car with handling… more»
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Cash or Trade: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Finding a relatively affordable C2 Corvette Convertible can be a battle in today’s classic market, but this 1965 model could be a strong candidate. It is an original vehicle that is structurally sound and presents well. The cash price… more»
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LS3-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed
1966 marked the first year that the 427 cubic-inch V8 was available in the Chevrolet Corvette, which could be had as an L30 version rated at 390 horsepower, or a buyer could opt for the L72 which offered 425… more»
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No Reserve 1974 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed
By 1974, American manufacturers began to feel the pinch with their performance offerings. There were still some respectable vehicles for those who craved speed, but the options were closing rapidly. This 1974 Corvette is a perfect example. While buyers… more»
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Modern Classic: 2012 Morgan Three-Wheeler
This little three-wheeler may not be something we’d normally feature but hear me out before clicking back. I don’t follow new-car news but Morgan just released something that really got me excited. A new and improved three-wheeler! That made… more»
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VW Powered: 1979 Puma GT 1600
Well, I guess I have heard of a Puma but if one asked me what it looked like, I would have been hard-pressed to offer a description – I’m more familiar with Puma shoes. Anyway, when first catching a… more»
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4 Speed Beauty: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette could be ordered in three different shades of blue. There was Code 922 Medium Blue, Code 927 Dark Blue and Code 945 which was a blue green mix. The original owner of this 1973 Corvette… more»
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Split Window 4-Speed! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
1963 was a great year for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it marked the first model of the second generation plus also introduced the name “Sting Ray” that came to be associated with the vehicle. It’s also the first year… more»
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Lots Of Potential? 1967 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3
I seem to have a thing for wretched condition Italian coupes that have lost their headlights because this is the second that I have covered in as many days, the other being a 1965 Alfa-Romeo 2600 Sprint. Lancia is… more»
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Modified 454/4-speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Some enthusiasts like a bone stock car while others like to modify their looks and performance. Clearly, the owner of this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette decided to modify this car and added side pipes, aftermarket wheels, flared rear quarter panels… more»
