The ’71 edition of the Corvette was almost a carryover from the prior year as GM had been beset by labor issues in 1969 and 1970. So, the focus at the single plant that built the sports cars was… more»
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AMC, Ford, or Porsche: Take Your Pick Trio
When you find multiple cars on the same property owned by one party, they usually have something in common. In the case here, the seller has three autos laying around on the side of his house from three different… more»
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Rebuild Project: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The classic Lotus Esprit is just one of those cars that stops me in my tracks whenever I see one. It’s so much lower and wedge-ier than you expect, even knowing full well that you have to be a… more»
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Rare Manual GT: 17K-Mile 1980 Ferrari 400i
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to explore a private collection that featured an emphasis on four-seater GT cars. It was my first opportunity to experience a 400i up close, and I came away absolutely smitten with… more»
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9k Genuine Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
By 1978, the Chevrolet Corvette was no longer the hard-edged sports car it had been a decade earlier. While many performance enthusiasts lamented the evolution of the C3 Corvette into its new form, the changes brought a different type… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»
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No Reserve 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is always great to see another old car come out of hiding and have a chance at a new life. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible hasn’t moved in several years and is said to be a roller that… more»
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Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
An honest shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»
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L-82 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The end of the 1970’s were characterized by high inflation, military conflicts and magazine articles on the death of the V8. Does this sound familiar? Well, one way to get away from all this bad news was to walk… more»
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Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
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Only One in USA: 1981 DeLorean Legend Twin Turbo
The tale of woe that is the DeLorean story is well known and does not need repeating on these pages. Despite his shortcomings, John DeLorean did have a vision for this car that seemingly foretold long-term success. The incredible… more»
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Restoration Almost Finished: 1970 Opel GT
Sportscars like the MGB remain extremely popular across the world with a loyal fanbase and thousands of parts available. Some sports cars have slipped through the net through, either due to not being sold in large numbers or not… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes a passionate enthusiast will buy a classic project and struggle to decide which path to follow in their build. Do they opt for a faithful restoration or transform their purchase into the car of their dreams? That choice… more»
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1 Of 24: 1987 Corporate Concepts Limited Pontiac Mera
America is known for many things, but chief among them is a love of cars. When you marry this love with our nation’s zeal for innovation and creativity, you get interesting, engaging, fun, and sometimes even groundbreaking eccentricities. The… more»
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Rarer Than You Think: 1980 Fiat X1/9
According to Xweb, the online forum for all things X1/9, there were just 1,034 registered and plated X1/9s in the United States in autumn 2018. That represented about 1 percent of the approximately 100,000 X1/9s sold in this country… more»
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One owner! 1992 Subaru SVX
Once upon a time, Subarus were weird. You might think they’re weird now with their horizontally-opposed pistons and plastic cladding…but their first car in the North American market was the 360. They also brought us the masterpiece of the… more»
