The first owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette wanted the best of both worlds, ordering a car with serious performance and a range of options to improve comfort. It isn’t 100% original, but is ideal for someone seeking a… more»
Sports Cars
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Affordable Survivor: 1972 MG Midget
Classic British sports cars aren’t typically jets in a straight line. However, slipping behind the wheel invariably puts a smile on the driver’s face. They are such good fun that it is easy to see why some people wouldn’t… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero has always been on the automotive landscape as a cheap entry point into project car ownership. The earliest examples aren’t particularly sought-after but Pontiac began to get the recipe right as the years wore on. This… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Lovingly Maintained: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
If I said that I was about to tell the story of an American classic featuring gullwing doors, panel material that never required painting, and a drivetrain from a third-party supplier, the minds of many would turn to the… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Porsche 928 S4
Time waits for no man. Unfortunately, this 1989 Porsche 928 S4 has fallen down the slippery slope of neglect and borderline abandonment after the seller’s father reached a certain point of old age. That’s the reality of the situation… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Driver With the Right Options: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you ever ordered a sandwich from a real deli? The kind of deli we are referring to is one with a checklist where you mark what type of bread, meat, cheese, condiments, and toppings you want to make… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some owners demonstrate greater restraint than I will ever possess. I can’t imagine owning a classic like this 1965 Corvette Convertible and leaving it in storage for over thirty-five years. That is its story, although the dry environment has… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Foxy! 1993 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
No question, the last few years have brought significant price appreciation to the Fox body Mustang. With its launch in 1979 and a long production run through 1993, these Mustangs had plenty of time to influence a couple of… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre
In addition to wide-scale manual transmission availability, one of the other things I miss most about modern cars is that manufacturers don’t consider a 2-door model of their mainstay offerings important anymore, and that’s a shame. The Buick LeSabre… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
A Very Useable Collectible: 1991 Buick Reatta
From 1988 through 1991, Buick produced a two-seat automobile very different from their usual offerings. Intended as a “halo car” to attract attention to the brand and lure curious customers to the showrooms, the Reatta was an interesting combination… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
LT1 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8
The Chevy Corvette had its best sales performance in three years in 1972, yet it was little changed. Labor issues had affected production output in the prior two years, so perhaps some catching up had been done. Out of… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Throughout decades of involvement in the classic scene and motorsports, I don’t remember ever hearing an owner say, “I wish my car had less power.” Everyone once extra under their right foot, which is invariably a case of the… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • Auctions • 39 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Bertone X1/9
Seeing British manufacturers’ incredible success in selling sports cars in the US market, Fiat did its best to grab a share of that valuable market. The 124 Spider proved to be a success for the company, but was in… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hibernating Since the ’90s: 1974 Jensen-Healey
British automotive manufacturing began its long, slow descent in the 1960s when the UK slipped from the world’s second-largest maker to third. Mergers brought no relief: rather than rationalizing costs across makes, merged companies continued to maintain almost every… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Frontenac OHV Under the Hood: 1920 Ford Model T Speedster
When you hear about the old days, you always get stories of how tough things were. Like having to walk to school five miles daily in the snow uphill both ways tough. If you liked to go fast, you… more»
