Although the Corvette remained in its first-generation state through 1962, some changes and modernization were taking place as the fifties decade progressed including a new body style in 1956 and an upgraded nose in 1958 that featured quad headlights,… more»
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Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Possible Pennant Blue Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go. Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries. Chevrolet moved… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL
Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Paint Exposed: 1956 Porsche 356 A
How cool is this? We featured this 1956 Porsche 356A almost a year ago in December 2022 as a heavily patina’d driver with what looked like a mustard yellow paint job done in someone’s backyard. You can find the… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Hi-Yo Silver Away! 1975 Porsche 911S Targa
I know, I know. Some readers will get the headline’s Lone Ranger tie in and some won’t. But the Porsche 911, like the Lone Ranger, has certainly earned iconic status. Introduced for the 1964 model year, the iconic Porsche… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Silver Spider: 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia
In the world of classic vehicles, small two-seater roadsters are a bit of a niche group, specifically when it comes to Italian cars. This 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider is definitely a recognizable one, and our reader PRA4SNW let… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Return: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1966 Fiberfab Banshee. We previously saw it in June 2021, but it has hit the market again. Feedback on this classic was positive last time, although some raised reservations about the price. These… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Eighties Poster Car: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo
Poster companies made a lot of money in the eighties. Every kid seemed to have a bedroom wallpapered with prints of supermodels and exotic cars. If royalties were paid, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari probably made more money off posters… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One-Owner 15k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This must be one of the lowest-mile 1980 Chevy Corvettes left on the planet. It has just 15,000 clicks on the odometer (not 115,000), with most of it accumulated before 1990. It’s not a perfect time capsule piece but… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Twin Cam: 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV
When someone asks you what color your car is and you reply “rust” the questioner probably conjures up images of a metallic burnt orange metallic with a hint of burnished brown. Well, if you owned this 1977 Alfa Romeo… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
No Reserve 1953 MG TD Project
A rash of long-term owners have been selling vintage vehicles lately, and here’s yet another one here on eBay, this 1953 MG TD. Bidding has reached $5300 in a no-reserve auction, and the car is located in Key West,… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 283 Dual-Quad: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars fascinate me because I wonder why a seller would part with a project when the finish line is within reach. However, that is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its engine bay houses the legendary… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Mileage Original: 1965 Volvo P1800
When you think of Volvo – you mostly think of the boxy wagons popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but before this was the ever-beautiful P1800. Styled by a subsidiary of Ghia, the P1800 has stood the test of… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • Wanted • 29 Comments
WANTED: Looking For A Big Healey!
I’ve been hunting for a Big Healey for a while now but have yet to find the perfect one for me. Ideally, I’d like something complete with original paint and zero rust. A real 100M would be a dream… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II. While there are many different reasons, what we… more»
