Sports Cars

Developing Trend? 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

When I first spotted this 1966 Corvette Coupe, I was immediately struck by its overall condition and presentation. However, delving into its backstory made me wonder whether the sale is one of the first signs of a trend that… more»

Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»

Spit-Six: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»

1,600-Mile Project: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Looking at it now, it’s hard to fathom this 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 had traveled only 1,600 miles when the unthinkable happened.  However, the mishap also occurred back in 2003, and over the last couple of decades some progress… more»

Take One or Both! Pair of Vintage Triumphs

Triumph was one of many British sports cars to create a stir in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s Two of their most popular models were the TR3 (built from 1955 to 1962) and the Spitfire from 1962… more»

Too Rough to Restore? 1956 Porsche 356 T1 Coupe

Over the last five to seven years, the value of many different car models has skyrocketed, and it is interesting to speculate on why this is and which models will be next. Remember when Gen 1 Broncos were affordable?… more»

Time For A Drophead? 1960 Austin Healey 3000

Frequent tipster TJ threw this little nugget our way: a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 coming out of an estate with an apparent 63,800 miles on the odometer and looking in pretty good health, if you get past the surface…. more»

4X4 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

American Motors was always the little company that could. To survive, they were always trying different things to see what would stick to the wall. One was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive version of the Concord compact, which was followed… more»

Genuine L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible could be a worthy restoration candidate. It requires nothing less than a frame-off approach to recapture its former glory, but there is one attribute that makes… more»

Estate Sale: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

If you hanker for a Porsche 914, you’re in luck. Despite recent appreciation, you can still buy this plentiful model for prices ranging from high four-figures for a project, to low teens for a driver, up to nearly six… more»

Nicest One Left? 1989 Subaru XT6 AWD

With just under 100,000 made in a single generation, the Subaru XT was known as the Vortex in New Zealand (home of our own Adam Clarke) and Australia, and the Alcyon in Japan. It was reportedly the slipperiest car… more»

Modern Classic: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Known for razor-sharp handling and pure driving joy, Mazda’s Miata tapped into the market answered by British roadsters of the 1940s to 1970s. Like many cars, the Miata has gained weight and power over the years, a topic specifically… more»

Hard Work Done: 1972 MGB

Okay, folks, the gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down. Barn Finder ccrvtt spotted this wonderful 1972 MGB project and says they will buy it if one of you doesn’t. That sounds like a challenge almost too good… more»

Gullwing Alternative: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Less sporty than luxurious, the 190SL was Mercedes’ answer to Max Hoffman’s suggestion that an alternative to the expensive, race-bred 300SL would be welcome in the American market. A prototype of the new car was plying the roads by… more»

Stalled for 41 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

The first generation of the Chevy Corvette (C1) ended in 1962. It had been in play since the first Corvette was sold in 1953. The cars were little changed in the final C1 year, yet sales would reach a… more»

Parked for 5 Years: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Colin Chapman was a lateral thinker whose innovative ideas forever changed the world of motorsport. He knew cars with modest engine power could offer excellent performance if every excess ounce was pruned away, coining the iconic phrase, “simplify and… more»

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