It’s practically a law that anyone selling, buying, or looking at a 1953-1955 Sunbeam Alpine must mention its claim to fame: Grace Kelly drove one in Alfred Hitchcock’s colorful To Catch a Thief. As beguiling as the soon-to-be Princess Grace was… more»
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Always Garaged: 1953 MG TD
It is always reassuring when a seller advertises their classic as garage-kept. That indicates that they have done their best to protect their pride and joy from Mother Nature’s worst. Such is the case with this 1953 MG TD…. more»
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1K Mile 1988 Ferrari Testarossa For Auction
This Testarossa presents a rare opportunity to own a flat-12 powered vehicle with an odometer reading of only 1k miles. This example came with an exterior finished in Nero over a beige leather interior. The Ferrari is accompanied by… more»
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1 of 610 Made: 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
Few cars are more iconic than the Lamborghini Countach. For anyone who tracks this model, you’ll note that there are a few different versions (all of the expensive) that reflect the preferences of those that chase this 80s supercar…. more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Affordable project candidates invariably attract attention when they hit the market, and this 1969 Corvette Convertible is no exception. It requires a total restoration but is complete, and the seller assures us that it is solid. With chrome-bumper C3… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 AMC AMX 390 V8
American Motors ramped up its role in the performance car scene by introducing two new products in 1968. The first was the Javelin, a “pony car” like the Ford Mustang. The other was the AMX, a GT-style automobile that… more»
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19k Original Miles! 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mark II
In the classic world, low mileage claims without verifying evidence must always be taken at face value. The general condition of some cars makes such statements seem far-fetched, while others appear plausible. That brings us to this 1967 Triumph… more»
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Same Owner 51 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet built nearly 10,000 Corvettes for the first time in 1959 and more than half of them came with both soft and hard top covers. The Corvette was little changed, but it was still powered by several variations of… more»
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Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»
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Possible Fuelie? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette lovers are an engaged and vocal subset of our shared hobby. We have written about thousands of Corvettes and the stories have always been popular and are guaranteed to elicit a strong response from lovers of these cars… more»
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Affordable Brit: 1986 TVR Tasmin 280i
We live in a digital society, and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the automotive world. From electronic engine management to traction control and touchscreens that control many functions, the car now owes as much to microprocessors as… more»
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Big-Block Included: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding amongst the shrubbery and undergrowth in this shot is a desirable classic with much to offer as a project candidate. This 1966 Corvette Convertible appears to be rock-solid, although a classic of this caliber deserves a frame-off restoration… more»
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Price Slashed: 1973 Triumph TR6 Project
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain. This is particularly true when searching for a project candidate. The simple fact is that the less a buyer pays for their classic, the more they will typically have in… more»
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80s Exotic: 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX
UPDATE 11/14/2024: When classics fall within a certain price bracket, the seller may sometimes struggle to move them to a new home. That would appear to be the case with this 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX. This is the second… more»
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The Shelby Touch: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The name Carroll Shelby is linked to high-performance classics, but perhaps his greatest achievement was squeezing Ford V8 engines into relatively small and modest British sports cars to create vehicles with acceleration to match their looks. Thus, the AC… more»
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500 HP Turbo: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still looking fast on the outside in 1980, but engine choices were down to two by this time, or three if you count the mandatory California 305, and all were small blocks. The seller here… more»
