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»
Sports Cars
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Unrestored V12 2+2: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Ferrari’s 2+2 sports cars have long trailed the traditional two-seater models, as the perception of anything equipped either with back seats or four doors makes it tends to hurt values in the eyes of some collectors. Fortunately, that perception… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
30k Mile Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s first production sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, was not a sales success at first. From 1953 to 1955 the car didn’t exactly fly out of showrooms, but that changed when a V8 engine would finally become available. By… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Former Racer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie”
A picture is worth a thousand words; sometimes, a single image defines a classic car. This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that. The fifty-one trophies visible in this shot aren’t window dressing because this ‘Vette earned every one of them… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»
Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z
One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»
Basement Find! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT
The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project
The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Amazing ERA 1964 Ford GT40 Replica
In the world of replicas, the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the most actively cloned models. It’s understandable, considering the price tag and rarity of the original, and also because it’s a fantastic design – beautiful things are… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Overland Experience: 1976 Porsche 911 Safari
Not that long ago, we featured a safari-built Porsche 911, which has become a regular occurrence in both the air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche communities. Now, I may have been a bit critical of that particular build because it didn’t… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400
We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Sunroof Coupe: 1977 Porsche 911
If you ever question how much money you’re spending on a project, just remember that there’s a world in which numerous bidders are lining up to spend close to $30,000 on a vehicle with no engine and missing rear… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster
The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»
