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»
Sports Cars
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»
Dec 5, 2024 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
UPDATE: While going through the parts that came with the car, we found a folder of receipts dating back to 1970s! Scans of the receipts have been added to the gallery. UPDATE: We have relisted this little Bugeye with… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Single-Owner 1963 Porsche 356
The 356 was the predecessor to the iconic Porsche 911. Styling cues are definitely carried across the models that followed and these cars are the origin of the legendary cars that came after. The 356B raised the position of… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Almost Entirely Original: 1968 AMC AMX
If I’d been old enough to go car shopping back in the late sixties, a visit to the AMC dealership would have probably been on my agenda, as in 1968 the underdog brand introduced a cool two-seater called the… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
Rare Italian Classic: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
Slipping behind the wheel of a small Italian classic is an utterly joyous experience. Cars like this 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato feature nimble handling, amazing brakes, and engines that deliver their power willingly and enthusiastically. This Zagato offers all… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo M471-S
This 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo is equipped with the rare M471-S package. The car has only had 2 owners and its odometer reads 62k miles. The package included 5-bolt hubs, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16” premium wheels, Koni sport… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • Exclusives • 15 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Topping the E-Type was no small task, so when Jaguar introduced its replacement, the XJS, they decided to move away from the flowing curves and go for something with angular and aggressive lines. It was a dramatic visual and… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • Exclusives • 4 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1975 Triumph TR6
This 1975 Triumph TR6 was recently pulled out of long-term storage, and the seller was able to get the engine running with minimal work. It will need restoration, but the seller believes it’s original and will be a great… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Find: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
I admit that I go weak at the knees every time I see a Jaguar E-Type Roadster. Enzo Ferrari is reputed to have described it as the most beautiful car ever built, and I can but agree with “il… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Air Cooled Two-Stroke: 1958 Berkeley SE 328
More and more, I find myself drawn to unusual cars like this 1958 Berkeley SE 328. I’ll admit that I haven’t followed many of these independent, low-production manufacturers, but when you look at what’s happened to collectible Chevies, Fords,… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Seventies Show Car: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Look carefully at the picture above and remind yourself that Corvettes, even C2s, were once simply used cars. While everyone knew they were special and worth preserving, these sports cars went through the same cycle of depreciation that every… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Upgraded Engine: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Despite selling more than 500,000 examples of its S30 Z-car starting in 1969 through the end of production in 1978, the earliest of these – still numbering in the tens of thousands – have seen spectacular price increases in… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Affordable Italian: 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe
Some 100,000 Fiat 124 Sport spiders made it stateside so most of us have seen several in the wild, let alone at car shows. But the coupé version is rare in the US. Introduced in 1967, a year after… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Corvette-Inspired Sports Car? 1970 Opel GT
Was it a coincidence that the Opel GT of 1968 to 1973 had more than a passing resemblance to the early third-generation Corvette (1968 forward)? Probably not, as General Motors owned Opel Automobile GmbH of Germany for 88 years…. more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1-of-37? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Making rarity claims can be a slippery slope in the classic world. This is especially true if they are based more on speculation than hard evidence. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible. It is claimed to be… more»
