Sports Cars

Rare 1970 Porsche 911E Targa

The 1970 911E was designed to have better handling than the 911T or the 911S. It came with a longer wheelbase, Bosch fuel injection, and Fuch alloy wheels. The E was considered the “mid-range” trim level. This 911 comes… more»

Volvo-Powered: Rare 1971 Marcos GT

The Marcos GT is fiberglass fabulous, and this one has a steel chassis – a graduation from the first iterations set on plywood underpinnings. Contrived by Jem Marsh (a race driver and developer of performance parts for Austin 7s)… more»

Intact Plywood Chassis: 1969 Marcos 1600 GT

You cannot say that sports car buyers had few options in the late sixties.  It seems that sports cars were being imported to the United States from all over the globe.  The British, who introduced their version of the… more»

Immaculate 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce With 10k Original Miles!

Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic. This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce doesn’t merely present well, because it is a rock-solid survivor with a genuine 10,000 miles showing on… more»

Stag On Steroids! 1971 Triumph Stag

Christmas Day two years ago, I wrote a post about a 1971 Chevrolet-powered Triumph Stag. I thought wow, what a unicorn! Well, sometimes lightning strikes twice because today, for your reviewing enjoyment, I have another, similarly outfitted example, to… more»

Small-Block Equipped: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag promised so much upon its release. Its stunning styling caught the buying public’s imagination, and the V8 under its hood seemed like the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, that engine also proved to be its Achilles… more»

31k Mile 1977 Pontiac Firebird

In 1977 Pontiac gave the Firebird another design haul. They added four square headlights, a lower profile formula hood, and several different engine options. These cars are about as iconic as it gets, their profile dots dozens of movies… more»

38K Mile Survivor: 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T

One of the more challenging moments in the life of a gearhead is deciding whether to buy a timewarp car in a base- or mid-level trim, or to buy a driver that sports the top-shelf engine along with other… more»

Reasonably Priced GT: 1984 Porsche 928S

Sometimes, being short on details in a craigslist listing isn’t the crime we think it is. It all depends on the information presented, and in the case of this Porsche 928, I suspect the seller is the kind of… more»

Garage-Kept 1970 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar was one of Lincoln-Mercury’s best-selling cars in the ’60s and ’70s and was named Motor Trend Car of The Year in ’67. If anything made you cool in the ’70s it was owning one of these… more»

Low-Mile 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z

Named after the International Race Of Champions series, the Z28 IROC-Z was one of the nicer trim options available for the Chevrolet Camaro from 1985 to 1990. The cars were capable of cornering under high G-forces. They were brought… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Datsun 260Z

Over the past decade, interest in early Datsun Z-cars has increased considerably. They were well-liked when new, as they offered great performance and looks for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many have suffered rough lives and were recycled long ago…. more»

Running 1972 Saab Sonett

Saab is known for its quirky and unique aviation-inspired designs. The Sonett was the brand’s divergence into the sports car realm. The car is far more compact than other Saab models, has sharper angles, and has a front-mid-engine. This… more»

F1 Cabriolet: 1999 Ferrari F355

Every now and again, you see a car pop up for sale that seems like a potential deal in the making. Certainly, you can’t base a car’s sale price on where it stands a day before closing, but sometimes,… more»

A Passing Resemblance: Jaguar XK120 Kit Car

When you stop to think about it, fiberglass changed the automotive world.  From Corvettes to the plethora of kit cars sold from the fifties through today, this invention made a lot of dreams possible.  In the kit car world,… more»

50k Original Miles: 1974 Jensen-Healey

One challenge potential buyers face when searching for a Jensen-Healey to park in their garage is locating one without rust issues. This 1974 example is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided that fate. It is as solid as the… more»

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