Sports Cars

Plastic Project: 1971 Saab Sonett III

While the Saab Sonett produced from 1970 through 1974 purports to be a Sonett “III”, it’s actually the fourth model made. The series began in 1955 with the launch of a roadster powered by a two-stroke motor, called the… more»

964 Driver: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera

The Porsche 964-chassis 911 is one of those cars that exploded in value in the pandemic boom and actually hasn’t come back down to Earth in price. This seems to be fairly standard with air-cooled Porsches as a whole,… more»

Numbers-Matching Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Winter might be fast approaching, but that doesn’t make it the wrong time to buy a classic Convertible. It provides an enthusiast time to learn the ropes with their new purchase before hitting the road for some top-down summer… more»

Buried 1988 Chrysler Conquest

Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»

Sports Car Special: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe

America was obsessed with sports cars in the fifties.  From the British imports that were making the trek across the Atlantic to the various domestic renditions of the sports car theme, enthusiasts had several fascinating choices at their disposal. … more»

Classic Rat Rod? 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I don’t think it’s time to declare that the sky is falling on the traditional blue-chip collectibles of the 1950s, but it seems that prices have come down enough that projects and drivers are within the grasp of Mr…. more»

Four Door Sports Car: 1998 BMW M3

There are some cars that will forever be a smart buy owing to a blend of features, rarity, and fun-to-drive characteristics. In my opinion, having driven one of these cars for several years, the E36 M3 should be high… more»

V12 Driver: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2

Running out of energy to undertake a project build is not uncommon, and can often result from advancing age or deteriorating health. It is unclear whether either of those issues has beset the owner of this 1971 Jaguar E-Type… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Update: This car has resurfaced on eBay after it didn’t meet reserve. It’s currently bid to $22,600. Experience tells me that this car may well sell off the venue to someone who is interested but perhaps never bids. It’s… more»

Red, White & Blue: 1970 AMC AMX 343 V8

American Motors was always known for stretching a dollar (or in the case of the AMX, shrinking it). When the Javelin pony car was introduced in 1968, AMC took 12 inches out of the wheelbase and created a 2-seat… more»

Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company.  At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»

BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002

The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»

1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo

Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»

Sunroof Turbo Coupe: 1979 Porsche 930

Is there ever a car you wish you could pull the trigger on, even if it’s well outside your budget? For me, the Porsche 930 is solidly in that category, not so much because I want to own a… more»

32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB

A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door.  The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers.  The comments left by readers indicate that… more»

Original L76: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some classics leave potential buyers with tough decisions to make. That might be the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Mechanically, it’s a no-brainer, because this car retains its potent numbers-matching L76 version of the 327ci V8. Therefore,… more»

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