One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed Survivor
Talk about a time capsule – this 1980 Datsun 280ZX looks like an incredible survivor, at least once you get it out of the garage and back on the road. The only hint of rust is from the previous… more»
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18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
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White Lightning: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
This 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo needs more graphics, in my opinion. Some tiny Sprint Turbo lettering on the rear of each side isn’t enough, especially for the 1980s when graphics ruled the day. That’s likely of little importance for… more»
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Seventy-Nine Miles a Year: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
At some point, low mileage is not a favor to a car, particularly if it’s a high-strung thoroughbred like this 1989 Lamborghini Countach. Seals, fluids, grease, electrical components, virtually all moving parts behave better when a car warms up… more»
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Original S130: 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL
The Datsun Z-Car remains one of the more attainable classics out there, and with strong parts supply and a reasonably modern driving experience, it’s a great choice for a starter project. Fortunately, this low mileage 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL… more»
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Rare in Green: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo
When it comes to Porsche 911s, the 911 Turbo is the top banana. In fact, among automotive investments you can make, it’s probably one of the best ones in terms of ROI and never-ending appreciation. These were borderline supercars… more»
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One-Family-Owned Since ’76: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Earning the nickname “America’s (fill-in-the-blank)” is quite an honor, being singled out as a whole country’s representative in the fields of sweethearts, hosts, and yes, sports cars. While the Corvette has had some competition here and there (Viper…uh, AMX?),… more»
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Buried Resto Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
There are “claimed” barn/garage finds and then there’s da real ting, and that’s what Scott R. has found for us today, a “buried” 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, which is an apt description! Parked in the mid-eighties, this forlorn-looking ‘Vette has… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT
When the Lamborghini Diablo was introduced, it had some major shoes to fill. The Countach was *the* poster car of the 1980s, and when the Diablo came onto the scene, it was a quantum leap past what its predecessor… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The long-awaited second-generation Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1963. And it brought a fully enclosed coupe for the first time. With a split rear glass, Chevy engineers had no idea they had created a future collectible because it was only… more»
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Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs
If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»
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Partially Restored E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the prettier cars made by the German marque, and when equipped with three pedals and the 3.0L engine, it’s still a fairly pricey acquisition. While prices have begun to tumble a bit… more»
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Garage Kept Driver: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
For a few days every month, I convince myself that I need a front-engined Porsche. It could be a 928, or a 968, and in today’s case, a 944. This usually follows a chance encounter with a 911 listing… more»
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BF Auction: 2008 Saturn Sky RedLine
While the Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky debate doesn’t infiltrate popular consciousness to the same extent as the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it was definitely a thing back in the mid-to-late 2000s, but why can’t you like them both?… more»
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Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
