Sports Cars

Stalled Project: 1961 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster

Let us count the ways…. that car projects become stalled. Money. Relationships. Storage. Boredom. Age. Work. Moving. Children. I’m sure there are other reasons – maybe positive ones like, I thought I wanted an MGA 1600 but suddenly I… more»

Charity Sale: 1970 Datsun Sports 2000

We all like to do our bit to help those less fortunate than ourselves, and this is typically a selfless act. However, this 1970 Datsun Sports 2000 offers the chance to make such a contribution and drive away in… more»

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition

A great deal of prestige is attached to being selected to provide the Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500. The Corvette was awarded that honor in 1978, and Chevrolet followed the usual practice of leveraging the exposure to… more»

540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»

1-Of-25: 1988 Aztec GT MTM by Italdesign

This is an exceedingly rare 1988 Italdesign Aztec, a real car that was actually produced for customers mostly based in Japan. Though final production numbers aren’t confirmed, it’s safe to say very few were ever made. Although it looks… more»

Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v

Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»

Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible

If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»

Euro Spec: 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello V12

If you’re in an income bracket where an “affordable” collector car rings in at under $200,000, a front-engine Ferrari with a six-speed manual should be on your short list of cars to buy. In addition to being phenomenal grand… more»

Classic Hot Hatch: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Boy, does this bring me back. This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco hasn’t been driven in 8 years and yet appears to have been a well-loved example prior to being parked. I owned a 1988 16V – briefly – before moving… more»

Ready To Assemble: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Since many of the Jaguar E-Types that appear on Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace are rust-bucket “projects,” it’s worth giving a second look at this 1970 Series II coupe (not a 2+2) here on Craigslist in Richmond, Virginia. The… more»

Partially Restored: 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo

While many enthusiast vehicles from the 80s and 90s are constantly going up in price, there are some outliers that seem to still represent excellent value in the marketplace. One of those cars is this one: the MK3 Toyota… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1965 Porsche 911

The seller Dusty356a has found another incredible air-cooled survivor, this time a purported 1-owner 1965 Porsche 911 coupe. It’s rather hard to believe these cars are still out there, especially with the non-stop hype around air-cooled Porsches, but here… more»

Not a Kit Car: 1965 Ford GT-40 Mark 2 Replica

Replicas of famous racing cars or historic vehicles are not hard to find on the internet, especially in unfinished form. The trick is figuring out which examples are built to a higher degree of construction and authenticity, as both… more»

1966 Chevrolet Corvette L72 With 13k Original Miles!

Some classics create barely a ripple when they hit the market, while others open a floodgate of interest. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette comfortably falls into the second category, and it is easy to understand why. It isn’t merely the… more»

350HP/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some classics are guaranteed to draw crowds, and the inherent desirability of the 1966 Corvette Convertible means it is easily part of that list. However, our feature car lifts that to a higher level following a meticulous restoration. This… more»

Under 8K Miles: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa

There was a time when I didn’t love the Ferrari Testarossa. I’d say it was the middle or late 90s, and it just seemed like a played-out supercar. It was the stereotypical display of exuberance, the go-to bench player… more»

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