Want a sporty runabout that will turn heads and offer you wind-in-the-hair fun during the summer months? You might not have to look further that the ad here on craigslist, where we spy a 1959 Berkeley B65 for sale… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1958 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
How simple can a car be? How much weight can be saved by utilizing the most efficient design possible using the least amount of parts? In the late fifties, sports car designer Donald Healey went to work on building… more»
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Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger V8
The Sunbeam Tiger was a performance variant of the Alpine and was built in England between 1964 and 1967. It was a collaboration between Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, eventually produced by Jensen Motors. Power was supplied by Ford… more»
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Burnt Project Pair: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6
A fire is one of the worst things to happen to a car enthusiast, as even if the blaze is contained, it’s rarely worth the effort to repair the damage. Italian cars in general seem to have a higher… more»
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Fast and Rare: 1974 TVR 2500M
If you want to own a rare car with strong performance and relatively affordable parts, it’s hard to go wrong with a TVR. The British brand is known for building sports cars that combine light weight with spirited performance,… more»
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1959 Spider Veloce and Alfa 750/101 Parts Hoard!
Here’s an Alfa Romeo parts-and-car package deal in Mansfield, Texas, and you’ll need a trailer for sure. This hoard is for sale on facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $34,000. We have BCB42 to thank for the tip!… more»
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No Reserve! 1977 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
For all its relative ubiquity – the Fiat/Pininfarina Sport Spider was made for two decades – these cars are just a bit more exotic than its even more ubiquitous competitor, the MGB. The four-cylinder engine utilizes dual overhead cams,… more»
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1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport Roadster by Figoni
Time for a rare car, representing a montage of historical figures. The hero of this story must be Vittorio Jano, creator of the sensational engine at the heart of this Alfa. Following the 6C (six-cylinder) 1500, the new 1750… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1965 Cobra Kit Car
Auto sellers should keep a dictionary handy. Perhaps this Shelby Cobra kit was intended for flower car duty, since it comes with “petals.” And the engine evidently needs somewhere to stay, because it “could be boarded out” to a… more»
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Entry-Level Opportunity: 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX
Somewhere along the path of your classic car journey, you probably ought to own a Ford Thunderbird. And there’s no way you can use the excuse, “They didn’t make one that I like,” because T-Birds come in practically every… more»
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964 Project: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2
Every now and again, you see a car that gives you a pang of regret. For me, it’s always the “Did I buy too soon?” conundrum. Fortunately, I rarely am proven wrong in terms of my instincts being correct,… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic
Now that they are over 25 years old, the early 2000s Porsche Boxsters have reached classic car status. Of course, age isn’t the only factor that makes a car a classic. These Boxsters also have great looking, impressive performance,… more»
Garage Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Nissan introduced the Datsun 240Z in October 1969 in the US market for the 1970 model year. This example is a 1971 Datsun 240Z located in Salem, Oregon. The car is a project and looks to have been sitting… more»
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Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si
Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»
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Exotic With Familiar Heart: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
Exotic cars are great. The names alone ring of mystery: Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lotus. Think of casually tossing off one of these as you arrive for a meet-up with friends. “Yeah, I thought I’d give the Maserati some exercise… more»
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One-Owner Hot Hatch: 2002 Ford Focus SVT
In 1998, Ford gave the world the new Focus, a worthy replacement for the Ford Escort that had been in production since 1980. Ahhhhh, 1980… Sorry, I was reminiscing. I experienced a four-door Focus as a rental car about… more»
