By the time Jaguar released the Series 3 version, its iconic E-Type had morphed from a hard-edged Sports Car to a more elegant Grand Tourer. The availability of the V12 engine and an automatic transmission promised buyers a more… more»
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Beautifully Unrestored: 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo
The other day, a Porsche 911 of a certain desirable spec sold for over $1 million on a popular auction site. The buyer was all too happy to share that it will be joining a private collection where it… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
MG’s T-series roadsters forged a path for sports cars in America, beginning with the spindly, narrow TC. Some 2000 TCs were exported by MG to the US, and countless others were shipped home when servicemen returned from the war…. more»
Pre-Airflow Project: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously pursued performance by adding lightness, and few road cars embodied that philosophy more completely than the Elan. Unfortunately, restoring one can become a complicated exercise involving fiberglass work, chassis restoration, drivetrain rebuilding, and hunting… more»
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Euro Turbo: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Ford’s bold Edsel experiment is a story that the company would probably prefer to erase from its history books. It attempted a repeat performance in the 1980s when it launched the Merkur, destined for its Lincoln-Mercury showrooms. As with… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons why a project build can stall, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has fallen victim to two of the most common. The seller admits that, after investing over $60,000 to date, they have run out of… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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1981 DMC DeLorean with 7k Original Miles
I find it amazing that, considering its low production tally and the fact that motoring journalists generally panned it at the time, the DMC DeLorean has found a solid place in the classic world. What is more impressive is… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»
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First Year Model: 1983 Porsche 944
Whenever a first-year model is discovered, there’s usually some associated excitement that comes from knowing it has features the later cars didn’t get. In the case of the Porsche 944, those “easter eggs” are fairly modest and minor in… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a “what you see is what you get” project. The owner passed away before bringing their dream to reality, and it appears that a friend is selling the car on the family’s behalf…. more»
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New Everything! 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for Sunbeam’s Alpine, such as this 1962 example. It’s simple; for me, it’s all about the styling. A designer named Kenneth Howes is responsible for most of the penmanship, and I believe he… more»
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Donated Survivor: 1990 Acura Integra LS
We forget that in certain parts of the USA, there are cars that have never fallen down the slippery slope of becoming a neglected piece of machinery, or a vehicle that is discarded simply because it got old. A… more»
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The Clownshoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Despite being someone who considers himself an enthusiast, the list of cars that I get truly excited about driving is shockingly small. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of having limited time to drive for fun or simply… more»
