Sports Cars

Ready for Finishing: 1983 Ford EXP

Here’s a niche-y corner of the collector car world: Ford’s Escort-based “sport” coupe, called the EXP, or if you were a Mercury fan, the LN7. The EXP was an effort by Ford to downsize in the wake of fuel… more»

Dry Stored 24 Years: 1954 MG TF Roadster

We’ve seen a recent influx of classic British sports cars at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1954 MG TF is one of the better examples of a project candidate. It has been dry-stored since… more»

Bertone Masterpiece: 1959 Fiat-OSCA 1500 Aerodynamica Berlinetta

Fiat began its earnest pursuit of aerodynamic designs in the 1930s. Using mechanical platforms developed for more pedestrian cars, the company either styled its creations in-house, or outsourced work to coachbuilders. Occasionally, the impetus reversed, and coachbuilders purchased Fiat… more»

No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was mostly a carryover from the previous model in terms of outward appearance, with the more significant change being under the hood, as big block buyers now got 427 cubic inches instead of the previous… more»

BF Success Story: 1963 Porsche 356B

We just heard from Dale, the winner of the Porsche 356 shell that we recently auctioned. Like the other 356B, its new owner wanted to share that it’s arrived and is better than expected! We always love to see… more»

Highly Original: 1971 Lotus Europa S2

This Lotus Europa S2 is a highly original examples with a fantastic history file attached to its Bahama Yellow fiberglass body. The Europa is a memorable driving experience reserved for those of modest height and low curb weights, one… more»

Success Story: 1961 Porsche 356 T5

We just heard from Reader Geoff R, the winner of this 1961 Porsche 356B T5 auction. The car has already made the journey from Idaho to its new home in Michigan. Geoff sent us a quick email update, and… more»

Cheap 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

From a distance, this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car looks pretty striking but when you get up close, it is doubtful that it can be saved. The Corvette is located in Argyle, Texas which is a small town near… more»

Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6

Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself.  I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»

“Personality Issues”: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Bertone designed dozens of more illustrious cars than the X1/9 – including the Lamborghini Countach, Alfa’s Giulietta Sprint, and the Lancia Stratos – but none more ubiquitous in the US than this little wedge-shaped Fiat. About 60% of production… more»

Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC

In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts.  Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»

Sebring Edition With 40K Miles: 1979 Porsche 924

Porsche struggled to develop a more economical sports car to place in their dealerships in the seventies.  The company first took a beating from enthusiasts with the 914.  Their criticisms were that the car was more Volkswagen than Porsche… more»

Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale

Alfa’s Sprint Speciale punched above its weight on several metrics. While the 1900 series gave Alfa a toehold in the mass market – where success was a must if the company was to recover from the war – the… more»

Looks and Power! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural

Some cars represent a triumph of style over substance, with performance that doesn’t befit their looks. However, there are no such issues with this 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural. The classy and sleek exterior is perfectly complemented by an… more»

Nearly New! 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT

Have you ever purchased a new or nearly-new car and socked it away, driving it so sparingly that it accumulated only a few thousand or even hundreds of miles in years? This Pontiac Fiero GT is just such a… more»

Blown Brit: Supercharged 1952 MG TD

Classic British sports cars enjoyed a well-earned reputation for providing an engaging driving experience. However, with many featuring engines from a humble background, power and torque figures are typically modest. This 1952 MG TD goes some way towards addressing… more»

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