Storing a car away for a short-term sojourn is something most of us have done at one point. The motivations range from going on a longer trip or deployment; time/space/financial needs determining it needs to be out of the… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always believed that the best angle from which to photograph a C3 Corvette is down low. That approach emphasizes the low and menacing stance of one of the American motor industry’s most iconic vehicles. This 1969 Corvette deserves… more»
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One of One: 1988 TVR “White Elephant” Prototype
Some cars write their own stories. This TVR prototype could fill a book. Crafted in 1988 as a precursor to TVR’s 1990s evolution, the production version never hit the ground; TVR instead shed the wedge idiom in favor of… more»
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5-Speed Manual! 1979 Porsche 928
My son recently discovered the classic Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler.” It has been playing on a near-nonstop basis in our home for the past three weeks, so I currently know all the words by heart. It’s a fitting… more»
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Swiss Market Find: 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
Well, here’s something slightly unexpected: a minty Chevrolet Beretta GTZ in the exact all-white color scheme I was hoping for listed on a Swiss-market classifieds site. No, this was not on my bingo card for a potential find this… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette may have been long in the tooth by 1982, but Chevrolet wasn’t sitting on its hands. It worked quietly in the background, devising strategies to improve the badge’s performance to a more acceptable level. This Corvette… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Only Going Up: 1992 Ferrari 348
There’s a characteristic of old sports car that keeps getting tossed around, much like the “patina” word in muscle car circles. And that’s the idea of a car being “analog”, or “pre-driving aids.” There’s this tendency to push the… more»
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Last of the 454s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette debuted in 1968, but 1974 marked a big shift in two ways. First, the urethane bumpers were now integrated fore and aft (no chrome), and second, the big-block V8s were doing their swan song (a 350… more»
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Abandoned Restoration: 1967 MGB Roadster
Ten years ago, this 1967 MGB roadster was well on its way to a complete restoration after an engine rebuild, new interior, and numerous mechanical upgrades. Then the owner took ill, and a friend acquired the car. Consequently, for… more»
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Missing the Elephant: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Is the whole collector car universe missing the elephant in the room? We’re all chasing classics. GTOs, Camaros, Mustangs, but they’re getting so out of reach. There are basically no five-thousand-dollar drivers left. Heck, that kind of money barely… more»
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4K Mile 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
There’s a quote ascribed to French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire that “perfect is the enemy of good,” and I think that many twenty-first century sports cars have fallen victim to that mentality. While it would be a lie to say… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Special editions are a dime a dozen these days, but there was a time when such cars were truly limited in production. In addition, these unique trims held some symbolism as well, as opposed to being released to celebrate… more»
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Three-Gauge Long Hood: 1966 Porsche 912
There are times when you are presented with the option to buy a car, and it gets deep into your psyche. You decide you will move mountains to take on a project, whether it means renting space or selling… more»
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40-Year Storage: 1959 Triumph TR3
This 1959 Triumph TR3 proves that there are still wonderful classics hidden in barns and sheds, waiting for liberation and a chance to return to our roads. It spent forty years in storage, recently emerging into the light of… more»
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5-Speed Driver: 1992 Chevy Beretta GTZ
Why have GM performance specials like the Chevrolet Beretta GTZ not become more favored by collectors? It seems to have all the right stuff, from a firmer suspension, slick aerodynamic enhancements, color-matched wheels, and a powerful Quad 4 engine…. more»
