Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously pursued performance by adding lightness, and few road cars embodied that philosophy more completely than the Elan. Unfortunately, restoring one can become a complicated exercise involving fiberglass work, chassis restoration, drivetrain rebuilding, and hunting… more»
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Euro Turbo: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Ford’s bold Edsel experiment is a story that the company would probably prefer to erase from its history books. It attempted a repeat performance in the 1980s when it launched the Merkur, destined for its Lincoln-Mercury showrooms. As with… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons why a project build can stall, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has fallen victim to two of the most common. The seller admits that, after investing over $60,000 to date, they have run out of… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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1981 DMC DeLorean with 7k Original Miles
I find it amazing that, considering its low production tally and the fact that motoring journalists generally panned it at the time, the DMC DeLorean has found a solid place in the classic world. What is more impressive is… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»
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First Year Model: 1983 Porsche 944
Whenever a first-year model is discovered, there’s usually some associated excitement that comes from knowing it has features the later cars didn’t get. In the case of the Porsche 944, those “easter eggs” are fairly modest and minor in… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a “what you see is what you get” project. The owner passed away before bringing their dream to reality, and it appears that a friend is selling the car on the family’s behalf…. more»
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New Everything! 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for Sunbeam’s Alpine, such as this 1962 example. It’s simple; for me, it’s all about the styling. A designer named Kenneth Howes is responsible for most of the penmanship, and I believe he… more»
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Donated Survivor: 1990 Acura Integra LS
We forget that in certain parts of the USA, there are cars that have never fallen down the slippery slope of becoming a neglected piece of machinery, or a vehicle that is discarded simply because it got old. A… more»
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The Clownshoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Despite being someone who considers himself an enthusiast, the list of cars that I get truly excited about driving is shockingly small. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of having limited time to drive for fun or simply… more»
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V12 Dream Car: 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
It’s always intriguing to see cars end of up overseas and eventually come back to the U.S. This happens quite frequently with exotics and other sports cars that are difficult to track down due to limited production numbers. This… more»
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Stored for 22 Years: 1974 Lamborghini Espada
One of my favorite rabbit holes when certain cars come up for sale is to look at who the owner is. Of course, that’s easier said than done since most listings don’t include the owner’s name. However, in the… more»
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Same Owner 50+ Years: 1966 Lotus Elan S3
The Lotus Elan S3 was produced in England from 1966 to 1968. It replaced the S2 and was itself replaced by the S4. Exports to the U.S. were likely scarce but perhaps aided by the British TV series The… more»
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Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
