Mazda Miatas are known to be a great starter car for anyone looking to get on the track or start learning how to drift. They’re speedy and small and have great cornering ability. The “Monster Miata” group has taken… more»
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Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Uncommon Sunroof Feature: 1971 Porsche 911T
Rough! That’s one way to describe this 1971 Porsche 911T. Believe me, I like pre-big bumper 911s as much as the next guy, they have a certain raw sports car vibe that’s a palpable draw. But this Elyria, Ohio… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
20k Mile Project: 1971 Lotus Europa Series 2
The Lotus Europa was a British GT car with a mid-engine layout, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. They arrived in the U.S. while the second series of cars was in production and required some mods to… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sunroof Delete: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The Fox body generation of the Ford Mustang Cobra represented perhaps one of the broader introductions of a collectible Ford in the modern era. While cars like the Saleen Mustang and ASC McLaren cars had existed up this point,… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked Thirty Years: 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3
Swooning over the XKE’s sinuous shape is effortless. We all know it’s a tour de force in the world of automotive styling. But who was the guy behind the curves, and how did he come up with the XKE?… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Survivor: 48K 1976 Triumph TR6
I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
Mid-Engine with Japanese Style: 1989 Toyota MR2
It is funny how automotive trends appear seemingly out of nowhere, only to disappear soon thereafter. Take for example the economical mid-engine sports car craze that began in the mid-eighties. While preceded by the Porsche 914 and the Fiat… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
23k-Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
With an eBay user name of mopar6930, one might think this seller has sole allegiance to just Chrysler products, so it’s a bit surprising to find his only offering on that site is a Chevrolet. However, when it’s a… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Barn Yard Find: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the most collectible BMWs made in the last few decades, but that doesn’t mean every example that comes up for sale is worthy of restoration. One the tragic flaws about the E9… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
From an Estate: 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe
In the beginning, Ferrari the company was Enzo Ferrari the man – possessed of a strong ego, obsessed with his cars, a perfectionist. His company emphasized racing and made road cars to keep the race program healthy. Production was… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»
Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sharp 385 HP: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue is my favorite color. So when I see a C3 in dark blue, it gets my attention. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is located in Clermont, Florida. It is not a trailer queen but a daily driver with over… more»
Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
California Garage Find: 1967 Glas 1700 GT
When it comes to rare German coupes, a Glas GT is near the top of the list in terms of being near impossible to find in the wild. And, if you do find one, there’s a good chance it… more»
Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Uncommon 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes 280 SL
Oh well, I guess it was inevitable that at some point, a shift-it-yourself automotive arrangement would be a thing of the past. It’s not exactly a complete thing of the past but we’re gettin’ there. So, with that belief,… more»
Dec 6, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Ford V8 Power: 1968 Sunbeam Tiger
Ah, the treacherous landscape of Sunbeam Tiger acquisition. This car is represented by a seller who acquired it in the belief that it was a real Tiger. But a check with the Tiger Authentication Committee (TAC) revealed that it… more»
Dec 6, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Street Legal Race Car: 1999 Porsche 996.1 GT3 Cup
When it comes to race cars, Porsche is near the top of the heap for building vehicles that are dominant on the road and the track. As such, it’s not a surprise that occasionally, it builds track cars that… more»
