In the 1960s and 1970s, the automotive world had a love/hate relationship with kit cars. On the one hand, the varied body kits offered dreamers the chance to build an exotic-looking car with their custom touches. On the other… more»
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1-of-1? 1980 Porsche 911 Targa SCR by RUF
Rarity claims can sometimes prove challenging to confirm, especially when the vehicle in question is the product of a third-party tuning house. However, potential buyers may be able to obtain evidence that this 1980 Porsche 911 is the only… more»
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Stored 26 Years! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 (short for Safety Vehicle 1) was a short-lived effort to produce an economic sports car with gullwing doors. It was the brainchild of businessman Malcolm Bricklin, whose previous automotive claim to fame was the importation of… more»
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Parked in 2002! – 1972 Corvette Stingray
Last inspected in 2002, this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Monongehela, Pennsylvania (south of Pittsburgh) almost certainly got a makeover in the late ’70s or ’80s. Crank up Deep Purple’s Highway Star as you behold this tricked out ‘Vette… more»
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Tiny Racer: 1935 Austin Seven “Nippy”
Auto companies springing from British bicycle and motorcycle manufacturing were as common as dirt in the early 1900s, but Austin derived from Wolseley, which made sheep shearing equipment. Herbert Austin was running Wolseley when he started making motors to… more»
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So Close to the Original: 1955 Corvette Replica
While there is a halo surrounding the 1953 Corvette for being first in a long line of legendary sports cars, critics are quick to point out the shortcomings of these early Corvettes. Some have hinted that the early Corvette’s… more»
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Fuelie Tribute: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the problems associated with buying a C2 Corvette Convertible “Fuelie” is that they are typically expensive. Very expensive. Six-figure sums aren’t unprecedented for pristine examples, placing them beyond the reach of mere mortals. That is where our… more»
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173 Miles Since 1978: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Chevrolet Corvette was in its third year in 1970. Sales were down due to two factors: a labor shrike that shrank production and the MSRP went past $5,000 for the first time. This convertible looks… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
When compared to its late-sixties and early-seventies C3 counterparts, the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t win many awards in terms of performance, but neither do most other once mighty offerings from this period, as this was a time when fuel… more»
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1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Project Drop-Top
Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
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Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project
The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»
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Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin
The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»
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Concours Winner: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500
For vintage car fans, nothing is quite as electrifying as finding a low-mileage original in well-preserved condition. Ok we all wish the car in the barn would be something like an AC Aceca or an Aston Martin DB4, but… more»
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No Reserve 59k Mile 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although it was ignored by collectors for years, the C4 Corvette is developing a strong following in the classic world. Values have climbed steadily recently, suggesting that finding one at the right price could represent an excellent long-term investment…. more»
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Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD
If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
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Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
