Some enthusiasts won’t entertain a project build, finding the prospect of rust repairs daunting. However, that isn’t a consideration with this 1963 Austin-Healy 3000 Mk II. The seller states it is rust-free, and their images appear to support that… more»
Sports Cars
Covered Headlights: 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster
In the world of roadsters, few cars have remained so significant for so long as the Jaguar XKE. It helps that this is easily one of the most beautifully-designed cars ever made, and to this day, few models have… more»
Got Cadillac? Yes! 1952 Allard K2
We met Sydney Allard not long ago in these pages to discuss the swanky and refined Palm Beach model. The K2 “touring roadster” presented here is on the opposite end of the spectrum: made to pound the ground. Every… more»
Solid Project: 1976 Triumph TR7
The Triumph TR7 divides opinions. Some people appreciate the bold styling, while others feel cold. If you fall into the first category, you may be drawn to this 1976 example. It requires restoration, but it is a complete vehicle… more»
Shed Find: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
Storing a car away for a short-term sojourn is something most of us have done at one point. The motivations range from going on a longer trip or deployment; time/space/financial needs determining it needs to be out of the… more»
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always believed that the best angle from which to photograph a C3 Corvette is down low. That approach emphasizes the low and menacing stance of one of the American motor industry’s most iconic vehicles. This 1969 Corvette deserves… more»
One of One: 1988 TVR “White Elephant” Prototype
Some cars write their own stories. This TVR prototype could fill a book. Crafted in 1988 as a precursor to TVR’s 1990s evolution, the production version never hit the ground; TVR instead shed the wedge idiom in favor of… more»
5-Speed Manual! 1979 Porsche 928
My son recently discovered the classic Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler.” It has been playing on a near-nonstop basis in our home for the past three weeks, so I currently know all the words by heart. It’s a fitting… more»
Swiss Market Find: 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
Well, here’s something slightly unexpected: a minty Chevrolet Beretta GTZ in the exact all-white color scheme I was hoping for listed on a Swiss-market classifieds site. No, this was not on my bingo card for a potential find this… more»
Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
Only Going Up: 1992 Ferrari 348
There’s a characteristic of old sports car that keeps getting tossed around, much like the “patina” word in muscle car circles. And that’s the idea of a car being “analog”, or “pre-driving aids.” There’s this tendency to push the… more»
Last of the 454s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette debuted in 1968, but 1974 marked a big shift in two ways. First, the urethane bumpers were now integrated fore and aft (no chrome), and second, the big-block V8s were doing their swan song (a 350… more»
Abandoned Restoration: 1967 MGB Roadster
Ten years ago, this 1967 MGB roadster was well on its way to a complete restoration after an engine rebuild, new interior, and numerous mechanical upgrades. Then the owner took ill, and a friend acquired the car. Consequently, for… more»
Missing the Elephant: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Is the whole collector car universe missing the elephant in the room? We’re all chasing classics. GTOs, Camaros, Mustangs, but they’re getting so out of reach. There are basically no five-thousand-dollar drivers left. Heck, that kind of money barely… more»
















