Sports Cars

494-Mile Survivor: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

There are cars with low miles and then there are cars with really low miles. This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 could almost be considered new with only 494 miles on the odometer. This survivor is listed for sale on an… more»

No Reserve Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

From the back half, it’s easy to visualize that this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette was probably a fun droptop driver in its earlier days, that is before an engine fire ravaged the front section.  Sometimes it’s challenging to resurrect autos… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The seller of this 1970 Corvette found the car when we featured it a year ago. Since purchasing it, they have completed an extensive list of service items to make it a reliable driver. They have enjoyed working on… more»

Cheap Big-Block Project? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Every enthusiast dreams of the moment when an affordable classic project candidate hits the market. Those cars typically require a deep commitment to regain their former glory, but when the vehicle in question is an early C3 Corvette that… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

Choosing a project candidate can sometimes be challenging, particularly if the buyer seeks something slightly exotic. Many cars of that type are expensive, parts can cost a small fortune, and drivetrains are often complicated. However, this 1974 Porsche 914… more»

Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car

Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»

Garage Bound for 45 Years: 1961 MG MGA

Sometimes procrastination can pay off in unexpected ways.  Take for example this 1961 MG MGA roadster for sale on Craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri.  This pasty white sports car has been hidden away in a garage for 45 long… more»

Numbers-Matching Driver: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The present-day Chevrolet Corvette has evolved into a high-tech, mid-engine modern marvel, and it’s easy to understand why they continue to be sought after by drivers seeking a blistering level of performance.  However, it’s sometimes equally fun to go… more»

12K Original Miles: 1990 Porsche 911 Targa

A few years ago – literally – it was a commonly held belief that the Targa-roofed Porsche 911 was among the least desirable made. Values reflected this, and you’d be hard-pressed to go to market with a Targa variant… more»

Well Documented: 1974 Jensen-Healey

Upon its 1972 release, the Jensen-Healey caused great excitement in the automotive world. It brought together three of the greatest names in British sports car production, and with low and sleek styling and a twin-cam engine, success seemed assured…. more»

Stored 30 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The Corvette has remained a staple of the Chevrolet model range for over seven decades, and it would be hard to picture a dealership that didn’t stock a Corvette today. It has enjoyed a long and successful run, and… more»

Freshly Refurbished: 1981 DMC DeLorean

It is sometimes challenging to separate a legendary car from an iconic one. The difference can be subtle, but few will argue that classics like the Pontiac GTO and Chevrolet Corvette are genuine legends. They provide stunning styling with… more»

Dual Quad Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

With sales numbers for the C1 on the rise, Chevrolet took the don’t fix it if it’s not broken approach for the 1960 Corvette, as there weren’t many changes made from the previous year.  For the first time, America’s… more»

Summer Fun: 1972 MGB Roadster

For those of us who have read every word Peter Egan wrote in Road and Track magazine, in us lies an innate desire to own a British sports car.  Yes, we are aware that they lack the reliability of… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In its early years, the Chevrolet Corvette had trouble developing a following. It wasn’t until a V8 engine became available that things began to change. Between 1953 and 1955, they only built 4,640 copies with a 6-cylinder engine and… more»

Price Dropped: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 05/24/2024: There are times when it seems obvious a seller is motivated to move their classic to a new home ASAP. Such is the case with this 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. Only a few days have passed since this… more»

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