Looking to move up-market, Lotus Cars produced the Lotus Elite between 1974-82. It was considerably larger than its predecessor, the Elan Plus 2, and had 4-passenger seating. The Elite had a fiberglass “shooting brake” body style with a big… more»
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29k Original Miles:1999 Plymouth Prowler
At the dawn of the new millennium, retro styling began to come to the fore in the automotive industry. Chrysler was a great proponent of this trend, throwing its hat into the ring with its PT Cruiser and Plymouth… more»
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Affordable Rotary: 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS
This 1980 Mazda RX-7 is offered for what seems like a very fair price given the impressive cosmetic condition and recent work that’s been completed. The first-generation models are by far the purest expression of Mazda’s rotary-powered wonder, even… more»
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Raven Black Beauty: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Excuse me for making another Perry Mason TV Show car reference, but I spotted the ultra-cool Private Detective Paul Drake driving a shiny black ’57 Thunderbird in one of the early episodes. It looked just like this one, although… more»
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British Roadster: 1963 Triumph TR4
The TR series of roadsters was a big success for British manufacturer Triumph Motor Company, who produced this range of cars from 1953 all the way up through 1981. By the time the TR4 model rolled around in 1961,… more»
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce Project
Beauty is subjective. Ask ten different people, “what is the most beautiful car ever made,” and you’ll likely get ten different answers. From the early Bugattis and the Auburn speedsters, to the iconic Detroit offerings of the Fifties, through… more»
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454 Four-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 03/09/2022: It must be frustrating to list a car for sale with No Reserve only to have the winning bidder fail to front with the cash. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
There is a certain attraction in owning a driver-quality classic instead of a perfect example. The driver-quality car potentially offers a less stressful motoring experience because minor marks and paint chips are never as traumatic on that type of… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find
According to the ad, this 1970 VW Karmann Ghia has been sitting in a Sunnyvale, California barn since the 1990s. “The owner left it at his folk’s place tucked away in a shop and went on with his life… more»
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One Owner With 32k Original Miles! 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1990, Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette was a pretty good alternative for potential buyers seeking a two-seat car with performance credentials that also served as a practical long-distance cruiser. What makes them attractive propositions today is that good examples remain… more»
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Island Find: 1963 Triumph Spitfire
Finding a Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980), such as this 1963 example, regardless of model year or locale, that isn’t rusted through and through is always a treat. And it’s this Triumph’s clean condition that drew my attention, it really shows… more»
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Parked in ’76! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Brown and tan as the backdrop of its Litchfield, Connecticut home, this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette seeks a new owner to put it on the road for the first time since 1976. Evidence suggests it was originally red with a… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
While Chevrolet’s Corvette Stingray had become softer and more refined by 1974, it could still produce excellent performance figures if the original owner ticked the right boxes on the Order Form. Such is the case with our feature car,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 Mercedes 190SL Garage Find
For sale in Abilene, Texas as a Barn Finds Exclusive is this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a very much in-demand sports car that has soared in value to as much as $200,000. That, of course, is for a fully restored… more»
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Classic British Cool: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II
For proof positive that you never know what’s resting under a tarp, look no further than this 1971 Jensen Interceptor. Located in Bonney Lake, just outside of Tacoma, Washington, and advertised here on Craigslist, this classic luxury performance car… more»
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House of Z Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z Convertible
The 1971 Datsun 240Z is one of the more iconic sports cars to come out of the 1970s, and generally speaking, the rules of collecting them are pretty simple. The earlier the production, the better; the less rust, the… more»
