The C1 Corvette suffered a faltering start to life, but the outlook brightened as sales climbed in 1956. A vehicle that had come close to extinction only twelve months earlier had begun to cement its place in North America’s… more»
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2,600 Miles? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
During my teen years, there was a local Chevrolet dealer that was also all-in with selling the DeLorean, having a stainless steel car in their showroom, plus at least a couple of others outside that they had painted. Being… more»
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Numbers Matching Barn Find: 1955 Porsche Pre-A Speedster
Every now and again, we miss a truly great barn find. It happens; we’re human. But when a car is special enough, we feel inclined to share it, even if you missed the chance to bid on it. We… more»
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Black on Red: 1965 Porsche 356C
The Porsche 356 isn’t coming down in price; the baseline is set. While there has definitely more stability in this marketplace after the surge in values a few years ago, it seems that a decent project car (one with… more»
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Mods and Maintenance: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero remains one of the best-looking cars to come out of the 1980s and out of GM’s design studios, but it’s still quite affordable for entry-level car enthusiasts. The model shown here benefits from the updated styling… more»
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Originally Oak Green: 1976 Porsche 930
“Spin” is an interesting tactic when it comes to selling cars. You can tell a good story because there is one – i.e., the old man and his sports car that he’s owned since new and drove all over… more»
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Restoration Candidate: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1
Among the most recognizable wedge-shaped sports cars of the 1970s, the Lotus Esprit S1 has earned lasting fame for both its Giugiaro-penned styling and its on-screen appearance in The Spy Who Loved Me. This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1, listed… more»
BF Exclusive: V8-Powered 1969 Triumph TR6
How many European sports cars made good use of American small-block V8s from both Ford and Chevrolet? Off the top of my head, I can think of the Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Gordon-Keeble, TVR Griffith, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada, the… more»
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Ready to Complete: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000
It wasn’t that long ago we featured another project-grade Datsun Fairlady Roadster up for sale, but this time we have one with the desirable 2.0L engine that gives the primitive two-seater a serious performance boost. Overlooked by the classic… more»
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Rare Replica: 1968 Intermeccanica Italia
When I first spotted this project car on eBay, I thought it was a genuine Intermeccanica Italia, a limited-production roadster that rarely appears for sale. However, upon reading the description more carefully, this is a custom replica of an… more»
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Twin Turbo Rarity: 1996 Maserati Ghibli
Recently, there seems to be an uptick in gray market Maserati and Alfa Romeo products popping up on my local Marketplace page. This isn’t a particularly scientific observation, but it could be due to dealers or casual flippers with… more»
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Butterfly Effect: 1993 Toyota Sera
Imported Japanese cars often carry an air of mystery, but few are as striking as this 1993 Toyota Sera, now listed here on craigslist in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Built exclusively for the Japanese market, the Sera debuted as a… more»
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Ran Out of Time: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Getting a project across the proverbial finish line is a milestone for any vehicle enthusiast. However, even when critical achievements are met, you can still encounter burnout and throw in the towel. This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is one of… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition
It is common for manufacturers to release Special Edition vehicles where buyer demand results in production totals far beyond expectations. This 1980 MGB Limited Edition is a perfect example of that practice, and is an extremely tidy survivor with… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project
As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»
