Built by British Motor Corp. from 1959 to 1967, the Austin-Healey 300 was another sports car popular with U.S. buyers. The bodies came from Jensen Motors and the Mkt II BJ7 2+2 was considered a “sports convertible”. This ’63… more»
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Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Buick V8! 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600
In the spirit of great British sports cars, Datsun’s Fairlady (simply named 1600 or 2000 in America) offered nimble fun in a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive drop-top two-seater. Though not a factory option, this 1969 Datsun 1600’s Buick V8 took another… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s
The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT
Buying a car that’s been raced is somewhat double-edged—on the one hand, regular maintenance is likely, and on the other, being driven hard is a certainty. This rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT on Facebook Marketplace in Bend, Oregon, was… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find
Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Exceptionally Clean: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Cars are often named after their founders, such as Ford, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, etc. That’s true for Bricklins, too, such as this 1975 model SV-1, named for founder Malcolm Bricklin. I had forgotten about Bricklin until I stumbled across… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1953 MG TD Survivor
While we deal with inflation every time we step into a grocery store, deflation seems to have set in for certain classic automobiles. Early MGs had quite a following at one time, and prices reflected that. Now, it appears… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
283 Dual-Quad Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic with a story to tell. This 1959 Corvette is an unfinished project that has stalled due to the seller’s ill health. The finish line is in sight for a build where the… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Inspection Report Included: 1986 Toyota Supra
A mixed bag is how I would describe this first-year member of Toyota’s third-gen Supra. This 1986 example presents well and includes an inspection report that seems to check out OK – that is until you read the additional… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe
One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Low-Mile 1996 Honda del Sol
Honda developed a reputation of marching to the beat of a different drummer, producing some of the more interesting small cars to grace showrooms and our roads. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than with this 1996 del Sol. This… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Parked Since ’88: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
Chevrolet found itself in an enviable position when it released the C3 Corvette. The company sold them as fast as they rolled off the line, with the latest model continuously setting new sales records during almost every production year…. more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
39k Miles? 1978 Honda Accord
In 1978, the Honda Accord was still in its very early days of production, having just been introduced as a ’76 model, with the first-generation cars appearing much differently from how their modern sedan styling looks nowadays. One of… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster
The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Alloy-Bodied Gullwing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
How do you make an exceptionally rare and valuable car even more so? You order it with lightweight body panels and plexiglass windows, and produce a mere 29 examples in that configuration. The alloy-bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was marketed… more»
