Selecting the right candidate for a family classic car restoration can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, chief amongst these being affordability and ease of restoration. That is why older British sports cars are attractive. With a… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Lotus Europa
Simplify, then add lightness. That was the philosophy behind many of Colin Chapman’s more successful designs, both in Formula One and his road cars. Nowhere was this better demonstrated than in his iconic Europa. While the car didn’t feature… more»
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Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
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Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 model year marked one of transition for Chevrolet’s Corvette. The company introduced measures to reduce noise and improve comfort, while the iconic chrome front bumper made way for a new 5mph unit that changed the car’s overall… more»
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The One To Buy: 1977 Alfa Spider
If you are an Alfa Spider fan, there are plenty of cars to choose from, mainly due to the long production period (1966-94) and popularity (~124,000 produced) of the 105/115 series. I’m not saying that the 1977 model is… more»
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Ultra Low Mileage: 1993 Nissan 300ZX
In the collector car market, trends are constantly changing. In the past, perfect examples of 1930s-1950s classics would often be the stars of the auctions. After that, carefully restored muscle cars began selling for outrageous sums. Currently, 1990s sports… more»
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One Owner Since New: 1976 Porsche 912
UPDATE: 12/31/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1976 Porsche 912 is determined that it should go to a new home, as he has chosen to list it for sale on a second site to double his chances… more»
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A Collection Of Three 1930s MGs
It’s always sad when an estate sale includes restoration projects in process, but after reading the story here about Lew Reader and his pre-war MG collection, it’s nice to know the cars were enjoyed by him prior to being… more»
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Drivable Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette L76
The 1963 model year was a landmark one for the Corvette. It marked the introduction of the all-new C2 version, and it was a year in which the Corvette set a new sales record. Buyers were tripping over themselves… more»
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Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale
Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»
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Poor Man’s Cobra? V8-Powered 1956 MGA Roadster
MGAs are pretty little British roadsters that have, well, somewhat underwhelming horsepower in stock form. For example, this 1956 model left Abingdon with all of 68 horsepower! The seller of this car started a conversion to a Chevy V-8… more»
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Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
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Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
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The Forgotten Sports Car: 1935 Aero Minx
I guess for something to be forgotten, it has to be known about in the first place. I know what a Hillman Minx is, courtesy of a Lesney Matchbox car, but an Aero Minx was a new one for… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»
