When we think of TVR in the 1980s, it’s easy to think of exactly one word: the wedge. Starting in the early 80s, TVR seemed committed to building cars of a certain profile, and they deservedly earned a moniker… more»
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Restore of Preserve? 1959 Triumph TR3A
The classic scene is extremely diverse, and almost any car will divide opinions. Some enthusiasts prefer genuine survivors, some like cool customs, while others find meticulously restored vehicles more appealing. That brings us to the 1959 Triumph TR3A. It… more»
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Small-Block Update: 1975 Datsun 280Z
There is no denying that tightening emission regulations during the 1970s impacted vehicle performance, and Datsun’s Z-Car range wasn’t immune. These cars could still accelerate relatively well, but the company achieved this feat by offering ever-larger versions of its… more»
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Low Mileage 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
This Lotus Esprit Turbo SE appears on these pages courtesy of Chuck Foster, who also found a rare Eclat for us – thanks, Chuck! Of course, the two cars could hardly be more different. The Eclat landed in the… more»
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Vintage Racer Recreation: 1959 Ferrari Testarossa
One of the more expensive Ferraris to attempt to buy is the original Testarossa, one of the models most synonymous with the company’s history in vintage racing. It’s also one of the most heavily copied models in the company’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Automotive milestones have fascinated me since those grade school years when the local pharmacists would yell at me for reading their car magazines without buying them. I vividly remember the return of the Corvette Convertible in 1986, “just in… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza debuted in 1992 and has gone through several generations in the past 32 years. The example being offered here as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction is a second-generation WRX, also known as the Bugeye Impreza. Being… more»
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Zero Rot? 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider
The ’59 Spider embodies “small car, big fun” energy. Weighing just under 2k pounds, the car is light, nimble, and performance-oriented. In 1959 Alfa Romeo shifted the Spider from the Tipo 750 chassis to the Tipo 101. The car… more»
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Rear Engine Roadster: 1967 Renault Caravelle
In addition to not thinking much about Peugeots, a Renault, such as this 1967 Caravelle hardtop convertible never as much as registers a brain wave. Perhaps it should, it’s a neat-looking little car and I don’t believe I’ve ever… more»
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13 Year Slumber: 1965 MGB Roadster
This 1965 MGB Roadster offers a new owner a world of possibilities. After being recently revived following a thirteen-year slumber, it is a turnkey classic that offers immediate motoring enjoyment. Alternatively, it could be the foundation for a straightforward… more»
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Rare British Coupe: 1976 TVR 2500M
Are you looking for an alternative to an MGB or a TR6 – something you won’t see at every car show? A rare car with common mechanical components that will put its peers to shame on a track? Perhaps… more»
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One Family Owner, Original Paint: 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe
The Mondial 8 was initially scorned when it was introduced in 1980 as a follow on to the 308 GT4 – itself a lukewarm seller. Ferraristi always had a difficult time absorbing the notion of a four-seater from Ferrari… more»
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Fresh Out of Storage: 1955 Triumph TR3
This 1955 Triumph TR3 recently emerged from storage, and the seller believes it requires little before serving as a fun weekend driver. It presents well in its current survivor form and could also form the foundation for a satisfying… more»
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Subaru Kit Car: 2018 Factory Five 818s
Factory Five Racing, a Massachusetts company, started in the kit car business in 1995 and one of the models offered was the 818s, a small roadster whose guts would be based on a Subaru Impreza. The seller bought this… more»
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Driving Project: 1978 Lotus Éclat
It’s an irony that cars resulting from Lotus’ efforts to move upscale should be found in consistently derelict condition. No one seemed to care about the Elite and Éclat four-seat models once they had racked up enough miles to… more»
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Running and Driving 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
It’s practically a law that anyone selling, buying, or looking at a 1953-1955 Sunbeam Alpine must mention its claim to fame: Grace Kelly drove one in Alfred Hitchcock’s colorful To Catch a Thief. As beguiling as the soon-to-be Princess Grace was… more»
