The Pantera is iconic and a bit of an oddball. The cars are, in a way, both American and Italian. They came about when Ford decided to collaborate with Alejandro DeTomaso. DeTomaso was located in Modena and Ford agreed… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster
After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Ferrari F355 GTS
This holiday season, be sure to treat yourself while taking care of your kids, spouse, and loved ones. May I present a possible candidate for under your tree? It’s red, which is seasonally appropriate, and while it isn’t one… more»
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Alloy Body: 1968 Dino 206 GT Project
How many cars can you think of were originally produced in uncommon materials or with exotic design features, only to be scaled back as costs skyrocketed? How about that ’66 Barracuda we just wrote up, with the grand rear… more»
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861 Original Miles: Geo Storm Track Car
As the owner of an Isuzu Trooper, I tend to keep an eye on the strange lovechild born of its relationship with Geo in the early 90s. The Isuzu Impulse was an interesting sport compact car that sounded great… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1960 Lotus 7
Some sellers on Facebook are really setting the bar low for details about their wares, and this listing for a “Lotus classic car” is possibly a candidate for the hall of Fame of bad ads. All that said, it… more»
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Soichiro Honda’s Last Car: 1991 Honda Beat
Born in 1906, Soichiro Honda was as famous in Japanese culture as Henry Ford was here in the U.S., in much the same manner. He didn’t invent the car but he made it better and gave the masses an… more»
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Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»
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Cheap Custom Project: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
Taking over a work-in-progress can be a bit of a gamble, and when that project is evolving into something custom, the risk factor for unforeseen issues popping up becomes greater. However, this VW doesn’t seem to be hiding anything,… more»
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Triple Black 6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There remains an aura about a clean, manual transmission-equipped C4-chassis Corvette for me, especially as it relates to being a screaming bargain amongst a landscape that sees 80s and 90s cars get increasingly expensive. While there are plenty of… more»
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50th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
Have you ever noticed a car pop up for sale that you’ve seen around town? One of the first vehicles of interest I spotted upon moving to Maryland was this rare 1984 Nissan 300ZX 50th Anniversary Edition, a turbocharged… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A classic car’s odometer reading sometimes isn’t a consideration, particularly if it has received the TLC it richly deserves. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a perfect example of that approach. It has 148,544 miles on the clock, but the… more»
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Highly Original 1959 Porsche 356 Super 1600
In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have… more»
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Ruby Red Metallic Targa: 1984 Porsche 911
This Porsche 911 Targa is listed for sale with an asking price of nearly $50,000, a number that a few years ago would have seemed out of line for an older Targa. However, the Targa in particular seems to… more»
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California Clean: 1968 Triumph GT6 Mark I
I’ve always had a thing for Triumphs, although I’ve never been lucky enough (yet) to own one. But I have a story with one, literally. Toward the end of my undergraduate experience, I was taking a creative writing class,… more»
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Cheap Droptop: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been looking for an affordable convertible and like the styling of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, this 1991 model seems reasonably priced at $5,250. Keep in mind this one’s not quite perfect, and the future owner will have… more»
