MGAs are pretty little British roadsters that have, well, somewhat underwhelming horsepower in stock form. For example, this 1956 model left Abingdon with all of 68 horsepower! The seller of this car started a conversion to a Chevy V-8… more»
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Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
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Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
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The Forgotten Sports Car: 1935 Aero Minx
I guess for something to be forgotten, it has to be known about in the first place. I know what a Hillman Minx is, courtesy of a Lesney Matchbox car, but an Aero Minx was a new one for… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»
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Rare Five Letter Car: 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
If you’re going hunting for an FB-chassis Mazda RX7, there are a few key letters to consider when beginning your search. First of all, there’s the Series 3 versus the Series 2. There’s also the earliest version known as… more»
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Sitting Since 1986: 1972 Opel GT
What is it about the Opel GT? Despite not being enormously collectible, when one comes up for sale, it’s hard not to stop and stare at it. The “baby Vette” is certainly an eye-catching car, but it’s never quite… more»
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Parts Car or Project? 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
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V8 Conversion? 1976 Lotus Eclat
The twin-cam ‘907’ engine originally fitted to the 1975-83 Lotus Eclat isn’t known for its longevity, although it makes a fair bit of power for its size. Someone felt that this particular Lotus Eclat deserved better, and has swapped… more»
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Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»
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Engine Out Project: 1986 Lotus Esprit HCI Turbo
Buying someone else’s unfinished project is a risky proposition, a scenario that grows only more challenging if the vehicle in question is a limited-production turbocharged sports car. That’s what we’re dealing with in this very pretty 1986 Lotus Esprit… more»
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Forgotten 10th Anniversary Edition? 1979 Datsun 280ZX
I would love to know the story behind this forgotten 1979 Datsun 280ZX. It appears to be one of the more desirable 10th Anniversary editions, known for its distinctive paint job and other high-end features to commemorate the Z… more»
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Stored 35 Years! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774. There was a catch,… more»
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One of 1,331: 1958 Porsche 356 Convertible D
The Porsche 356 Convertible D is arguably one of the more collectible of the 356 range, and given its limited production and ties to the iconic Speedster, it’s not hard to see why. Harder to see is yourself driving… more»
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9,310 Actual Miles: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
It seems that among barn find sports cars, we can almost grow immune to the allure of British models in particular. British sports cars have long been popular fixtures among the motoring public, so we don’t tend to get… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1952 MG TD
Post-war British sports cars continue to experience a strong following in the classic community. While they may not possess the outright performance of a muscle car, they are still rewarding vehicles that remain affordable and easy to maintain. That… more»
