When Chevrolet began manufacturing its Vega in 1970, things were about to really change in the auto industry, and with consumers beginning to shift their focus to economical cars it couldn’t have come along at a better time. In… more»
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Back to Black: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Say hello to trouble. This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo is located in Hixson, Tennessee, and is advertised here on eBay. $24,900 takes it home, though this isn’t the kind of car you’d introduce to your mother.
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Numbers Matching Super: 1956 Porsche 356A
This 1956 Porsche 356A may have plenty of cosmetic faults, but the pedigree factor is through the roof. It’s a real-deal “Super” model with a numbers-matching 1600 engine. The car has a great story, having been purchased new in… more»
Underground Storage Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z Pair
The description for this pair of 1973 Datsun 240Zs claims they are hiding out in underground storage, and while there is certainly plenty of daylight wafting in in these pictures, it’s hard to tell for sure what sort of… more»
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Project Bumblebee Update! Fixing Leaks
I recently wrote about my latest purchase, this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. There was lots of great feedback in the comments section, so I thought I better get out and fix something on the car that I could… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 4-Speed
It isn’t that hard to find a nice chrome-bumper C3 Corvette in the current market, but finding one like our feature car is a treat. Not only does its engine bay house a big-block, but its original owner loaded… more»
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Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390. Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»
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Rare Drop Top! 1977 Datsun 280Z Cabriolet
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the early Datsun “Z” cars were all over the place in the 70s and 80s where I grew up. Nowadays, I can’t remember the last time I saw one… more»
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1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
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Reproduction Racer: 1973 Jaguar XJ13
The automotive world is full of “what ifs.” These questions are not limited to road cars because motorsport contains its share of unanswered questions. For instance, what if the great Jim Clark had not lost his life at Hockenheim… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe
While it bore a striking family resemblance to its predecessor, Jaguar’s XK150 was larger and offered improved interior space compared to the outgoing XK140. It still housed the company’s beautiful DOHC six-cylinder engine, and for a motor of modest… more»
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Pure Joy: 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you should do the things that make us happy. So, when Jesse recently tracked down a Bugeye Sprite, we decided we had better go… more»
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Cars and Parts: Pair of 1973 Saab Sonetts
The Saab Sonett was a 2-seat sports car built by the Swedish automaker between 1966 and 1974. The last edition of the automobile was the Sonett III which was powered by a 1700-cc V4 engine supplied by Ford. From… more»
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1 Of 65! 1964 Elva Courier Mk IV Project
The Elva Courier was the primary automobile built by Elva Engineering Co. between 1958 and 1969. Elva was a British sports and race car manufacturer whose name came from the French phrase elle va (“she goes”). Production was limited… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1974 Lotus Europa
Many people have discussed the late Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness.” While it brought him significant motorsport success, it also led to a situation where some drivers refused to slip behind the wheels of his… more»
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Garage Find Long Hood: 1968 Porsche 911S
Some cars practically sell themselves just based on the presence they exude. The stance, the patina, the period-correct upgrades – it can make you forgive many other sins if the car you’re looking at has some mixture of these… more»
