In 1983, I was running a mail-order business – which instantly dates me now that I think about it – and was barely 20 years old. No way in my wildest dreams could I have imagined owning a car… more»
Sports Cars
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 27 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
After 10 years in production, the Chevrolet Corvette was finally redesigned. The 1963 Corvettes were new from head to toe and gained the additional name of “Sting Ray” (shortened later to Stingray). A full-time coupe would debut that year… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The Lost Ellena: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe
“Missing and presumed lost” is one of the more captivating phrases in the car hobby. Actually, you can apply that phrase to anything that is discovered after being missing for decades – a vintage aircraft, artwork, jewelry – the… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
44k Documented Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There is a lot to be said for survivor-grade classics. They have been driven and enjoyed as their creators intended and typically offer a relaxed driving experience. There are no fears that an errant stone might destroy perfection, but… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Single-Family Owned For 121 Years: 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP ‘Roi des Belges’
While those of us who yearn for a “pre-war” car are eyeing Model As or even a Model T for around $20k at the most, a select few have a different car in mind. These folks are positioning their… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
A Stylist Gets His Way: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
Howard “Dutch” Darrin was anything but a conventional car designer. Born in Crawford, New Jersey, Darrin was a fighter pilot for France in World War I and ended up as a part owner of a custom automobile design house… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked in The ’80s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 454
The 1974 model year was a significant one in the production cycle of the C3 Corvette. It was the last opportunity buyers had to order their new toy with the iconic big-block under the hood. This garage find is… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Tarp Life is No Life: 1974 Lotus Europa
Lotus Europas have a reputation for being rather fragile. Part of that is due to Colin Chapman’s never-ending desire to make his cars as light as possible. Another part of that is Chapman’s perchance for being parsimonious. When you… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL With Patina
The 1963 to 1971 Mercedes-Benz “Pagoda” SL, 230 through 280, is among the most breathtaking of global designs. On offer in Miami, Florida via eBay is this somewhat battered example of the 1964 230SL, the model that kicked off… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Extra Chassis Included: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
When first checking out this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, my initial thought was it’s probably worth saving but would likely be a major ordeal and time-consuming task to get this one back on the road. While the car’s indeed going… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Euro-Spec Cabriolet: 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
This 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is an example of a European-market car that shows very low miles with just 63,077 on the clock as indicated in the listing. The gray market cars are almost always seen as more special… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
America’s Other Sports Car? 1970 AMC AMX
Last week I penned this 1969 AMC Javelin post and it received a good deal of back-and-forth conversation regarding what to do with its six-cylinder engine. Some comments made mention of the similar, but different AMX, so I thought… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
It’s certainly easy to adopt a doomsday approach to the collector car hobby, projecting that all of the special cars have been found and put up for sale. But we still see plenty of evidence that exceedingly rare and… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Nice Numbers-Matching Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sales of Chevrolet’s sports car were on an upswing by the end of the sixties decade, with 38,762 finding homes for the 1969 edition alone, an increase of over 10,000 from the previous year. But the numbers here are… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
It is common for manufacturers to release “halo” models to entice potential buyers into their showrooms. Some of these endeavors are successful, while others don’t achieve their intended goal. The 1954 Kaiser Darrin is an example of the latter,… more»
