If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency. The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»
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Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328
When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be. Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 427 4-Speed
Early Corvette buyers were sometimes disappointed by the performance provided by their new purchase. Many believed that a six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission didn’t pass muster in an American sports car, but by the time our feature ‘Vette rolled… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite
Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Convertible
Modifying a classic car can sometimes alienate purists who subscribe to the “they are only original once” mantra. However, most will accept changes if they are sympathetic. That brings us to this 1964 Corvette Convertible. The seller describes it… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Peppy Driver: 1992 VW Jetta GLI 16-Valve
With its fender flares and BBS wheels, the GLI package added a bit of extra spunk outside to the Volkswagen Jetta, but you also got some cool seating inside and a more spirited powerplant under the hood than the… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stalled Outlaw Build: 1960 Porsche 356
There was a time when an old Porsche 356 was treated like any other used car, and that meant that it was just as likely to be used for hot-rodding as it was for a weekend track car. Times… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 42 Years: 1967 Porsche 912
The devil is in the details as it relates to well-preserved vehicles. In other words, the impression of how well-preserved a car is can change based on the level of original details you find present in a specimen such… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
56k Original Miles: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
We’ve recently seen an influx of 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupes at Barn Finds, but this one could be the pick of the bunch. It is an original and unmolested classic, and with 56,000 genuine miles on the clock,… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Former 427 Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette was in its last year in 1967. This was in advance of the C3 “Mako Shark” editions that would soon begin production ahead of 1968. This ’67 convertible was once a rare… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Ferrari Field Find: 1988 328 GTB
Can’t you just hear the conversation: “Pull over, honey, there’s a Ferrari in that field.” “A Ferrari in a field—you need Lasik.” “PULL OVER and let me check this out!” And what do you know—it turns out you’re right…. more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Porsche Exclusive Build: 1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau
It’s one thing to own the nicest Porsche 928 ever made. It’s quite another to be able to call the factory up and ask them to build one to your liking. That’s likely how this one-off “Flachbau” 928 was… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4
Some folks just don’t like change. As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Must Sell Two: Trio of C1 and C2 Chevrolet Corvettes
From its introduction in 1953, the Chevy Corvette slowly grew to become an American icon. Eight generations, 70 years, and 1.6 million cars later, the ‘Vette is still part of our culture, though it has changed radically over time…. more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pink Slip Included! 1965 Triumph TR4
I’ll admit that I’m not a British sports car aficionado but regardless, I admire them for their simplicity and their no-frills approach to the open-top, two-seater road experience. Yes, I am aware that there can be reliability and rust… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT
The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»
