As successful as the Chevy Corvette is today, many forget it had a rocky start. Only 300 copies were produced in 1953, followed by 3,640 in 1954 and just 700 copies in 1955. Fortunately, the numbers bounced back after… more»
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Driver Quality Supercar: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
This 1988 Lotus Esprit SE was reportedly purchased from the single longtime owner in 2012 with just 23,000 miles on the clock. Since then, it has been in the care of one family, so it hasn’t changed hands much… more»
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No Reserve: 1989 Buick Reatta
The pages of the automotive history books are littered with examples of cars that manufacturers have produced to serve as a “halo” model. Some of these vehicles capture the public’s imagination and sell in significant numbers. A perfect example… more»
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More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
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1 of 269? 1976 Jensen GT
In the U.S., the Jensen marque may be best known for the Interceptor grand touring car of the 1970s that had Chrysler power under the hood. While those cars had low production numbers themselves, the Jensen GT was even… more»
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Original 427/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Classic cars can come in many forms. Some of them can be pretty meek and mild. Then you have cars like this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. If your passion was to go fast in a straight line, this was about… more»
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Original 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was marked with some significant changes for the mighty C3 Corvette. It was the first year that Chevrolet produced the car without its iconic chrome rear bumper and the last where buyers could order their… more»
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Bent Window! 1954 Porsche 356 Pre “A”
I have to admit some confusion to the descriptor of a “Bent Window” Porsche. I get the pre “A” designation but the bent window reference had me scratching my head. But I have it now, so let’s look this… more»
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Time Capsule Condition: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The Toyota Celica first appeared on the North American market in 1971, inspired by the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang at a time when the pony car market was beginning to decline. In 1974, a hatchback AKA “Liftback” variant appeared… more»
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1 of 9 in the USA: 1965 Porsche 912
This first-year entry-level Porsche 912 was imported to Seattle, WA as a brand-new vehicle in 1965, and it has lived there ever since. It’s currently for sale by it’s second owner, and appears to be in pristine condition with… more»
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Operating Project: 1969 Porsche 912
Not always getting the respect that they deserve is the Porsche 912. How unfortunate, they are deserving cars in the Porsche tradition. And today, we have an end of the line 1969 example for review. Having been parked since… more»
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30 Years Barn Stored: 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
What is it about Datsun Roadsters and seemingly always turning up as barn finds? Despite being a thoroughly competent vintage sports cars, I would guess among Japanese classics, the Roadster in its various forms appears the most frequently covered… more»
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Update: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
UPDATE 08/21/2021: This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is still searching for a new home, and it remains just as desirable today as it did when it was shiny and new. Barn Finder Larry D has spotted it for us,… more»
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Story: The Missing Talbot-Lago T26 GSL- Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno is my kind of car guy. To have wealth beyond most of our wildest dreams, I really think he’s wearing the same jeans as I am, which cost me $17.86 at Wal Mart a few months ago. … more»
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Gull Wing Doors! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is an American businessman who has had a colorful track record in the automobile business. That included founding Subaru of America, importing the infamous Yugoslavian-built Yugo, and starting up General Vehicles to build a car bearing his… more»
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Big Brake Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars will spend their lives being pampered by their owner, only seeing the light of day on rare occasions. Others will live a life of adventure, which appears to be the case with this 1957 Corvette “Fuelie.”… more»
