Sports Cars

Parked in the 80s: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS

It seems there’s been a rash of BMW E9 coupes coming up for sale lately, as this is the third one I’ve written up in little over a month. The E9 has long been a coveted BMW and one… more»

Strosek Conversion: 1986 Porsche 928 S

If you go back into the 1980s tuning scene, you will see a few different tiers of customization. There’s the companies like Erebuni which took out advertisements in seemingly every import magazine ever published, hawking body kits for everything… more»

327 Chevy Power: 1971 Datsun 240Z Custom

The builder of this modified Z car has gone to great lengths to make sure this one stands out like no other, and this 1971 Datsun 240Z seems to have been put together well on the outside.  The exterior… more»

Ratty But No Reserve: 1974 Porsche 911

When cars are examined and evaluated, originality is one of the more important factors, especially in higher-value automobiles. However, when these cars are not original, good deals can occasionally be had if the buyer can live with the modifications…. more»

Well-Bred Project: 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi

Enzo Ferrari’s experiment with his Dino-badged, Bertone-designed four-seater, the 308 GT4, was not proceeding as planned. Its looks were controversial, for one thing. The Dino nameplate didn’t resonate. The four-seat layout challenged the vision of Ferrari as a sports… more»

Original L76/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I don’t think there are many angles better to photograph a C2 Corvette than from low-down. It allows the photographer to accentuate the car’s beautiful lines, especially if the vehicle presents as superbly as this 1965 Convertible. Finding anything… more»

Japanese Mustang: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Project

We understand that the styling of the 1970s and beyond Toyota Celica GT was inspired by the 1969 Ford Mustang “SportsRoof”. The appeal of that fastback appears in the seller’s 1976 edition which is a work-in-progress that he/she has… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Road racing suits vintage Corvettes smartly, letting the powerful classics stretch their legs, leveraging their low center of gravity and advanced engineering with moves that quickly become illegal on public roadways. This Pleasanton, California Corvette reportedly raced in the… more»

13k Mile 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

’60s Chevrolet advertisements called the Corvette America’s “only sports car”. The cars were engineered with driving pleasure as the core priority. The 1960 Corvette is a stunning classic car with plenty of charm. The example at hand is said… more»

55k Original Miles: No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

I acknowledge that some enthusiasts hesitate when thoughts turn to tackling another person’s unfinished project build. However, I sometimes wonder whether that reluctance increases when the build in question has stalled at the hands of two owners. That is… more»

41k Mile: 1967 Datsun 1600

The 1967 Datsun 1600 is also lovingly referred to as the Datsun Fairlady. The roadster’s nickname was inspired by the musical My Fair Lady. The cars are often considered the precursor to the Nissan Z-Series. The example at hand… more»

Twin Turbo Supercar: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

A few days ago, I had the wild thought that I should begin looking for a high mileage, first-generation Acura NSX. It occurred to me that there’s a small gap remaining where a car that knocking on supercar territory… more»

Rare Color: 1973 BMW 2002 TII Project

The BMW 2002 has a huge cult following and for good reason. The fuel-injected models became popular in the United States and led to BMWs popularity. They are quick and boxy and were able to solve BMW’s struggle with… more»

Single-Owner 1964 Porsche 356C

The 1964 Porsche 356C was the last model the company produced before introducing the 911. The 356s had gained popularity, and the company’s reputation for building excellent sports cars was growing. The 356C was the final hoorah for the… more»

Actual All-Trac? 1988 Toyota Celica

It’s not uncommon with the arrival of Facebook Marketplace for vehicles to be misidentified when listed for sale. Part of the problem is the database Facebook uses – it’s missing a whole host of rare and obscure vehicles –… more»

Family Collection of Cars For Sale

Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»

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