Sports Cars

Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs

If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»

Partially Restored E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the prettier cars made by the German marque, and when equipped with three pedals and the 3.0L engine, it’s still a fairly pricey acquisition. While prices have begun to tumble a bit… more»

Garage Kept Driver: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

For a few days every month, I convince myself that I need a front-engined Porsche. It could be a 928, or a 968, and in today’s case, a 944. This usually follows a chance encounter with a 911 listing… more»

BF Auction: 2008 Saturn Sky RedLine

While the Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky debate doesn’t infiltrate popular consciousness to the same extent as the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it was definitely a thing back in the mid-to-late 2000s, but why can’t you like them both?… more»

Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»

Nimble Wedge: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

The Ferrari 308 GT4 is the successor to one of the most beautiful cars ever produced – the Dino 246 GT. The sinuous grace of the 246 has helped its value scale astonishing heights, exceeding $600k for outstanding examples…. more»

34K Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1

We cover C3 Corvettes (’68-’82) all the time, so I’m not sure there is much more that can be said about this long-running series. However, the ’70-’72 LT-1 equipped models were something special, and this 1972 subject car, so… more»

Rare Spyder: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

The Mitsubishi 3000GT remains stuck in sports car Limbo, a place where vehicles with great resumes seem to languish, neither cast off as undesirable by enthusiasts but also never quite desirable enough to become valuable. On paper, the 3000GT… more»

Irish Green Long-Hood: 1969 Porsche 912

If you patronize a local repair shop, you have likely encountered some delays as of late, either due to supply chain issues, lack of personnel, or both. The seller of this 1969 Porsche 912 mentions a 3-month delay in… more»

Recently Revived ZR-1: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

It is fair to say that the C4 Corvette disappointed many upon its release. Its styling drew inspiration from its predecessor, although its performance wasn’t all that buyers had hoped for from Chevrolet’s latest offering. However, the company rode… more»

Promising Project: 1967 Volvo 1800S

Volvo developed a reputation for producing cars with bulletproof mechanical components and conservative styling. However, that changed dramatically in 1961 when it released the P1800. The vehicle underwent a series of evolutionary and slight name changes, with this 1800S… more»

Stalled 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

Hiding in this garage is an unfinished project build showing plenty of promise. This 1965 Corvette Convertible features fresh paint and a rebuilt engine. With the more difficult and expensive work complete, the buyer faces the prospect of adding… more»

Daily Driver! 1973 Porsche 914 1.7 Liter

If you’re in the market for a Porsche 914, this example is worth consideration. It’s presented by a seller who knows enough to pull the battery and show us the pan. He’s installed a heavy-duty kill switch. He’s using… more»

1957 Barchette Di Formosa Tribute

Though unquestionably not a Ferrari, this custom-built “1957 Ferrari Barchette Di Formosa,” to take the seller’s embellished description, certainly evokes elements of 1950s Ferrari racers. Low-slung and lightweight, the slick red racer can reportedly exceed 100 MPH, though the… more»

Garage Find Project: 1968 Porsche 911

In general, I would say it’s hard to be lucky in the car game. There are situations where you may unearth a car before anyone else knows about it or be given a tip that a worthwhile project vehicle… more»

No Reserve 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 4-Speed!

Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, and other muscle cars are nice for car show duties, but if you really want to make a scene, show up with this 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 and you’ll see how quickly a crowd gathers. I’m… more»

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