For those who lived through them, the 1970s and 1980s were a pretty awful time if you were passionate about performance cars. Tightening emission regulations strangled any normally aspirated internal combustion engines, so manufacturers had to look further afield… more»
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1 Of 25: Porsche-Powered 1958 Alken D2
The VW Alken was developed by a group of aerospace engineers using a VW chassis. Maybe 25 of the cars were built and they played a PR role in the launch of the Alken Corporation, focused on military aerospace… more»
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Sold As Is: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
And now for something from the, “What in the world happened?” department. For your review is a second-year 1954 Chevrolet Corvette that is claimed to be a “PROJECT CAR NEEDS WORK RESTORATION“. OK, nailed, that one, let’s see what’s… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 2002 Dodge Viper GTS
The Viper was a high-performance sports car built by Dodge from 1992-17 (with breaks during 2007, 2010-12). It was an image car for Chrysler, capable of doing 0-60 mph in under four seconds and reaching speeds over 160 mph…. more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The cachet that the phrase “numbers matching” adds to a classic car is undeniable, especially when the car in question is a first-generation Corvette. This 1958 example, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is for sale here on eBay. The… more»
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Super Clean Roadster! 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was a 2-seat British sports car produced by the Rootes Group from 1953-55 and again in 1959-68. The seller’s car is either a Series II or Series III model depending on when it was built in… more»
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Upgraded 454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
While performance figures began taking a hit from 1973, potential Corvette buyers could still order their cars with good horsepower. While they were no longer the same firebreathers as they’d been a few years earlier, they tended to satisfy… more»
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31k Genuine Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
With a known history, this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is a two-owner classic with a genuine 31,000 miles showing on its odometer. It presents superbly, and with values continuing to climb steadily, it could represent a great investment opportunity…. more»
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Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project
There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»
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One Of 75! 1981 Lancia Zagato S.E.
Sometime back, I opined how Lancia was a part of a disappearing act at FCA. Well now that FCA is no more, Lancia is an even smaller speck of juggernaut Stellantis, which by my count is the overlord for… more»
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LS2 Transplant: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Determining the value of an original and Immaculate classic car can be a reasonably straightforward undertaking. However, life becomes more complicated when the vehicle in question has been modified. That is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window… more»
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Rare Air Conditioned 1976 Triumph TR6!
It is a familiar story in the classic car scene. The seller of this 1976 Triumph TR6 never intended to own the car. He spotted it while attending a deceased estate auction and succumbed to the temptation of taking… more»
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Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
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40K Original Miles: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
You’d be forgiven if you’ve grown accustomed to seeing the classic Jaguar XJS shape on classifieds pages for the last several years and are now immune to its charms. I could understand that in the case of this car… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe
Like many classic cars, values for the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe have ridden a roller coaster over the past two years. They haven’t done anything dramatic, but they have ebbed and flowed. They are showing signs of rising… more»
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No Reserve! 1967 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
If you were to compile a list of desirable British sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type would be close to the top of that list. It offered performance that was a match for anything produced by Ferrari at the time,… more»
