Collectors often migrate to one brand or nameplate in their accumulation of the vehicles that they love. In this case, someone had a thing for the Chevy Corvair and may have assembled one from each of its ten model… more»
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Italian Stallion: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Panteras were built by Italian car maker De Tomaso and imported to the U.S. by Ford in two series: the cars built from 1970 through August 1972, with small chrome bumpers, and the L, for “Lusso” aka luxury, with… more»
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No Reserve Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Has the first-generation Volkswagen GTI gotten so valuable that it’s worth buying a rusty one that’s cheap but clearly needy? The jury may still be out on this question, as the market for early water-cooled VWs has been hot… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Triumph TR6
Here’s another example of a guy who bought a vintage car (a 1972 Triumph TR6 in this case) with every intention of restoring it over the winter. But two years later, a busy life (family and work) has caused… more»
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Swedish Beauty: 1969 Saab Sonett V4
In the 1950s, a Saab engineer and racing enthusiast named Rolf Mellde, along with three partners, built a two-seat fiberglass roadster in a barn near Trollhattan, the site of Saab’s factory. They called it Sonett, a contraction of several… more»
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Original Dual-Quad: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
After almost reaching an inglorious end due to disastrous sales results in 1955, Chevrolet’s Corvette bounced back to cement its place in automotive folklore. Our feature car rolled off the line in 1958, and following a restoration a few… more»
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Radical Red Muscle: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
What’s wrong with this picture? A 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale in shiny resale red with big tires and tailpipe extensions, looking for all the world like a car a high-school shop student would hop up in about… more»
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No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T
This 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo is a rare unmodified example of one of these early 90s sports cars in a desirable color. The twin-turbocharged coupe is more often referred to by its sibling’s nameplate which is the Mitsubishi… more»
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Under Wraps 28 Years: 1977 Triumph TR7
When introduced in 1975, the TR7 was advertised as “the shape of things to come.” That boast was a nod to the car’s wedge-shaped appearance, a departure from the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 1800S
I’ve always found Volvo a fascinating vehicle manufacturer. Where some companies change models frequently or regularly perform significant updates to existing models, Volvo has a history of keeping models in production for extended periods with little more than evolutionary… more»
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Project 1970 Jaguar XKE Convertible with Hardtop
Hearts beat faster when a Jaguar XKE is nearby. One of the most glamorous cars ever conceived, the XKE was based on the D -type race car and designed using a wind tunnel. Despite its good looks, it was… more»
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1 of 15: 1978 Sceptre 6.6S
If you were looking for a car that no one else would have, the Sceptre 6.6S would have to be it. Only 15 were ever built, who knows how many survive today, and this one is said to be… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
Among 1980s pocket rockets, few cars represent the sport compact car scene better than the Toyota MR2. Mid-engine design, racy styling, lithe handling, and rubber-band reflexes are all calling cards of Toyota’s game-changing mid-ship sport coupe, and the first… more»
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Honestly Beige: 1976 BMW 2002
Located on Staten Island, New York with a dealer, is this unmolested, completely original 1976 BMW 2002. Find it for sale here on eBay, bid to $11,850 with reserve not met. Bidding is brisk on this popular model. The… more»
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Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The 1973 model year marked one of change for the C3 Corvette. The chrome front bumper made way for a required five mph unit, while radial tires and other changes took the hard edge off these classics. Buyers could… more»
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Field of Dreams: $300 1970 Lotus Elan
Sometimes, what’s in the background is more interesting (or at least, just as interesting) as the car itself. In the case of this very sad 1970 Lotus Elan, it seems to be one of several sports cars languishing in… more»
