When the freshly designed C3 Chevrolet Corvette hit the streets in 1968, it featured a fine selection of available engines, including both small blocks and more powerful larger offerings. However, those who desired a supercharger were on their own,… more»
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Flat Floor Find: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There’s no question this is a valuable, desirable classic car: an early 1962 covered-headlight Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Everett, Washington, with $79,000 being asked. Before you write it off, let’s take a… more»
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Rare External Oil Filler: 1972 Porsche 911T
Known as an “Olklappe”, more on that to follow, this 1972 Porsche 911T is a bit rough around the edges. Still, it’s an important cog in the evolution of Porsche’s iconic 911 series cars, and certainly worthy of a… more»
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37K Original Miles: 1992 Acura NSX
There was a time when an Acura NSX was considered an “affordable” exotic. You could buy a driver-quality example from the 1991-1992 model years for $40,000 or so, and sometimes even less if the odometer had crossed into the… more»
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BF Classified: 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Mercedes-Benz’s R129 SL has aged into one of the great modern-classic roadsters, combining V8 performance, bank-vault build quality, and genuine long-distance comfort. This 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has had just three owners, benefits from a long service history, and presents… more»
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Diminutive GT: 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider
The diminutive Fiat Transformabile – designed in-house by Fabio Luigi Rapi and constructed by Pininfarina in tiny quantities – reached six-figure prices in the 2015/6 era, the peak for a broad spectrum of vintage car values. Brimming with quirky… more»
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Needs Finishing: Rare 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code
It’s easy to understand why many consider the 1957 Thunderbird, the last year of the 2-seater “Baby Bird,” as the best of the 3-year series. There was handsome new rear end styling, a bunch of new paint, interior, and… more»
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First Year Barchetta: 1995 Fiat 1.8 Roadster
A 1995 Fiat Barchetta, eh? I’ve never heard of one – kinda sounds like an appetizer. Anyway, the U.S. was not a target export market, and that may be the primary reason this model is unknown to me. But… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, arrived on the scene in 1968. Fashioned after the Mako Shark concept car, the Corvette looked nothing like it had before, and the C3 ‘Vettes were so popular that… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Deciding to part with a classic that has been part of your life for over five decades is never easy, but it is the choice made by the owners of this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has been a… more»
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Fresh Out of Storage: 1992 TVR Griffith 4.3
This may be one of the coolest cars I’ve seen on Facebook Marketplace in some time. And while I have placed myself in project car purgatory for the time being, I would love to find the spare $20,000 necessary… more»
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Rare Italian: 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet
Italian manufacturers enjoy a well-earned reputation for producing sweet little two-seat Sports Cars. This 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet perfectly demonstrates that trait and is a project candidate in need of a new home. It needs plenty of TLC,… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1973 Triumph TR6
For many years, the British roadster was the quintessential sports car. While a Mustang was the muscle car of choice for many, the variety of open-top sports models from Great Britain were the car of choice if you wanted… more»
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26K Mile Z Car: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary
While we tend to be impressed by owners of supercars and restomods these days, it seems the previous version of peacocking in the car world was to buy a special edition model and put it on ice for a… more»
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Supercharged Stingray! 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
In pure stock form, the 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is considered one of the more mundane performers from the C3 era, and it’s not one of the years that’s particularly sought after by collectors. However, there’s not much left mechanically… more»
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Low-Mile E30 Convertible: 1990 BMW 325iC
If you have been hunting for a modern classic that balances usability, style, and a fun overall experience, the BMW E30 3-Series is a great option. They are fun to drive, modern enough to be easy to live with… more»
