1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390. Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»
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Rare Drop Top! 1977 Datsun 280Z Cabriolet
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the early Datsun “Z” cars were all over the place in the 70s and 80s where I grew up. Nowadays, I can’t remember the last time I saw one… more»
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1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
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Reproduction Racer: 1973 Jaguar XJ13
The automotive world is full of “what ifs.” These questions are not limited to road cars because motorsport contains its share of unanswered questions. For instance, what if the great Jim Clark had not lost his life at Hockenheim… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe
While it bore a striking family resemblance to its predecessor, Jaguar’s XK150 was larger and offered improved interior space compared to the outgoing XK140. It still housed the company’s beautiful DOHC six-cylinder engine, and for a motor of modest… more»
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Pure Joy: 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you should do the things that make us happy. So, when Jesse recently tracked down a Bugeye Sprite, we decided we had better go… more»
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Cars and Parts: Pair of 1973 Saab Sonetts
The Saab Sonett was a 2-seat sports car built by the Swedish automaker between 1966 and 1974. The last edition of the automobile was the Sonett III which was powered by a 1700-cc V4 engine supplied by Ford. From… more»
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1 Of 65! 1964 Elva Courier Mk IV Project
The Elva Courier was the primary automobile built by Elva Engineering Co. between 1958 and 1969. Elva was a British sports and race car manufacturer whose name came from the French phrase elle va (“she goes”). Production was limited… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1974 Lotus Europa
Many people have discussed the late Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness.” While it brought him significant motorsport success, it also led to a situation where some drivers refused to slip behind the wheels of his… more»
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Garage Find Long Hood: 1968 Porsche 911S
Some cars practically sell themselves just based on the presence they exude. The stance, the patina, the period-correct upgrades – it can make you forgive many other sins if the car you’re looking at has some mixture of these… more»
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Complete But Unrestored: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1954 Corvette wouldn’t make waves in terms of coverage. There were 3,640 made that sophomore year, not huge but not exactly rare either but then again that was 68 years ago. And in its own right, that’s… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
While emission regulations may have been biting hard by 1973, buyers could still walk into their Chevrolet dealership and hand over their money for a Corvette that offered respectable performance. That is the choice the original owner of this… more»
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No Longer Cheap: 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
This 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet used to be one of the cheapest air-cooled models you could buy. The 964 chassis was frowned upon, with the early models having numerous teething issues that made them the black sheep of the… more»
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The Italian Cobra? 1969 Intermeccanica Torino Italia
Intermeccanica, a still-going concern, has an interesting history. Starting out in Turin Italy, the specialty car manufacturer moved to the U.S. in 1975 and now calls Vancouver, British Columbia home. And starting in 1970, Intermeccanica had to ditch the… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1962 MGA MKII Project
If you’ve never experienced an MGA, you’re really missing out on one of the finest British sports cars ever built. While it’s not the fastest or best handling, it is the perfect balance of all of those things with… more»
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155 hp DOHC! 1974 Lotus Elite Type 75
In 1974, Lotus Cars was looking to change up its image and created a 4-seat sports/touring auto called the Elite Type 75 (later replaced by the Type 83). These cars were produced through 1982 and are not a common… more»
