Anyone who has slipped behind the wheel of one will attest to the fact that classic Alfa Romeos rarely produce mountains of power and torque. However, their engines are typically enthusiastic performers that will rev happily, produce an almost… more»
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Mint Condition? 2000 Plymouth Prowler
The new car market is notoriously fickle, with yesterday’s “must-have” model quickly becoming cringe-inducing to current buyers. The industry’s retro models created a storm during the 1990s and into the 2000s, but with some models now discontinued and others… more»
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454-Equipped Custom Project: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
With third-generation Chevrolet Corvette production having such a long lifespan, beginning at a period when performance was king, the later C3 cars aren’t as desirable as the sixties and early seventies examples. The last factory big block disappeared after… more»
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Project Quattrovalvole: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS
There comes a point when you would almost expect for there to be no supercars left rotting away. Sure, you may still find some old muscle cars waiting to be discovered, but all of the exotics must have been… more»
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Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata
The M Edition Mazda Miata is one of the best versions of the classic, entry-level roadster. While every special edition model deserves to go under the microscope to assess its true value, Mazda actually put together a fairly compelling… more»
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Cheap Roadster! 1973 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV
This Spitfire is for sale because the owner found a prettier prospect – as he puts it, “something newer and shinier caught my eye.” Since the car was purchased for Spring driving, we can surmise that the seller hasn’t… more»
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Grand 4-Speed! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
I guess I’m on a Studebaker “thing” as earlier in the week, I covered this 1961 Lark station wagon, and today, for your review, and courtesy of Tony P., I have this very nice 1962 Gran Turisimo (GT) Hawk… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
If you have your heart set on owning a C3 Corvette and are struggling to locate an affordable project candidate, this 1982 example might be worth a close look. The seller is candid about its condition, supplying an excellent… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1998 BMW Z3 2.8
After owning a couple Porsche Boxsters, we thought we would give another iconic modern roadster, the BMW Z3, a try. If the Boxster is underrated, the Z3 is a wildly underappreciated gem. It offers excellent performance and fun handling,… more»
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Father’s Weekend Car: 1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe
A mismatch between the competence of the car and the verbiage advertising it for sale is not uncommon, and here’s another example: what could be a superb 1981 Porsche 911 SC coupe, used for weekend driving, is described in… more»
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Open Wheel Package: Lola T324 and Renard RF82
When it comes to vintage racing, there are endless options for how you can enter the sport. There are obviously tantalizing production-based options from the likes of Alfa Romeo, Porsche, and Lotus, but the price of entry can be… more»
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Upholstery Shop Find: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
Upholstery shops are hidden gems of potential project car surprises. Both of the shops I patronized back in Rhode Island had a variety of gems hidden on the property, both belonging to the proprietor and to customers who had… more»
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Original 454: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
If this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is an accurate guide, the supply of desirable classics waiting to emerge from barns and sheds has far from dried up. This survivor recently returned to active service after four decades in storage and… more»
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Jubilee Project: 1988 Porsche 911 Commemorative Edition
Now, not too long ago, I questioned some of the ridiculous values that Porsche 911s in basketcase condition have been given by sellers who are clearly counting on cashing in. However, today’s project-grade 911 deserves the price the seller… more»
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Perennial Project Car: 1973 Citroën SM
Is the Citroen SM ever not a project car? Even when in peak running condition, these French exotics require a fair amount of upkeep and even more owner loyalty to keep running reliably. However, we still see so many… more»
