Nissan/Datsun developed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing affordable vehicles that were reliable and well-equipped by the standards of the day. It revealed its sporting credentials when it unveiled its first Z-Car, but it was the… more»
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Farm Find! 1961 Austin Healey 3000
I was thrilled to find this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 “farm find” as one of our tips this afternoon! I drove a ’61 3000 during college and have never forgotten the “Big Healey” experience, although mine was the more… more»
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No Reserve! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
I admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of the C4 (’84-’96) Chevrolet Corvette, at least not the earliest examples, but this very sharp 1994 subject has definitely caught my attention. It’s a non-cluttered design on a very… more»
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37k Certified Miles: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
Carroll Shelby developed a reputation for creating high-performance vehicles, and his ability to shoehorn V8s into small and light British sports cars cemented his standing. This approach gave the world the Shelby Cobra in 1962, and the Sunbeam Tiger… more»
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Genuine Race History: 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S
One of the hardest cars to sell is the one that has been taken down to bare metal – practically begging for a proper body restoration – but time and resources limit the potential of it ever being completed…. more»
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1 of 19 Euro Models: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider
For any longtime readers, you have inevitably heard me wax poetic about the value of a European-specification car or truck. In most cases, the impact on value is relatively meaningless, or at the very least, it only matters to… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MK3
This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 has been parked since 1999 and needs to be put back on the road. The MK3 is considered by many to be the ultimate iteration of the Big Healey, boasting a well-appointed interior, enhanced… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Some project candidates require a mountain of work before they can return to active service, but their inherent desirability virtually guarantees that they will generate significant interest when they hit the market. Such is the case with this 1963… more»
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Turbocharged Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 era of the Nissan 300ZX remains one of the more attainable Japanese sports cars from the 80s and 90s. In fact, some Z31s are sent straight to the boneyard in the sky when rust or mechanical issues… more»
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1 of 435 Made: 1979 Maserati Khamsin
There’s an entire class of Italian supercars that seemingly get overlooked by the brawnier performance models that emerged in the middle to late 1980s. Throw in the fact that many of these models were 2+2s – the horror! –… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1987 Honda Prelude Si
This 1987 Honda Prelude Si is from a seller I used to follow quite often, as it’s a dealer in Georgia that seems to get its hands on some incredible survivors of otherwise ordinary cars. The idea of a… more»
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Nicely Upgraded: 1973 TVR 2500M
When you see a certain car for years come up for sale on an on again, off again basis, it can numb you a bit to its virtues. When it comes to TVRs, we know that light weight and… more»
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GTAm Style Build: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is admitting a build or a project is not going to commence as you planned, and that it’s time to let someone else carry it across the finish line. This… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
At a quick glance, you might not realize just how special this beautiful C4 Corvette is. Not only is it a 38k-mile survivor, but it’s a ZR-1! The fourth-generation Corvette was already a serious performance upgrade over the previous… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
