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Sacrilegious Project: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa

The amazing increase in Porsche prices over the past decade has left many Porsche fans in despair—especially the ones who haven’t picked up a Porsche yet.  Even rough 924 Porsches are going for ridiculous prices at the moment.  Of… more»

V8 5-Speed: 1983 Porsche 928 S

Do any of you have a car you can’t quite extricate completely from your project car sub-conscious? That is certainly the case for me with the Porsche 928, a classic GT cruiser that offers space-age looks and lustrous V8… more»

Rare V6 Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i Convertible

There is a group of British car producers that are sometimes affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” The term acknowledges that these companies create their products in humble facilities rather than the gleaming factories utilized by larger organizations…. more»

One Owner! 1989 Honda Prelude Si

Honda’s first sports car was its S500, launched in 1963. It entered a market already populated with Datsun’s Fairlady and soon, Toyota’s Sports 800. From then, it was just a few short years until Japanese sports cars proliferated into… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 280Z

UPDATE -Additional photos of the driver’s side floor have been added to the gallery below. When the Datsun 240Z hit the market, it was an instant success. Seemingly overnight, the Z-car became a household name, well at least amongst… more»

Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6

This TR6 comes from my personal collection. It’s a rust-free, driver-quality car that has had a lot of work done to it recently. Brown may not be everyone’s favorite color, but I think it suits the TR6’s masculine personality…. more»

Engine Out: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V Project

Sunbeam’s Alpine nameplate was recycled over the course of more than two decades, putting thousands of Alpines of one sort or another on the roads. The first of these descended from the Sunbeam-Talbot saloon and was famous for its… more»

427/4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette where the positives seem to outweigh the negatives by far.  While this one’s going to need some fiberglass replacement on the driver’s side, it appears the rest of the body is in reasonably nice… more»

Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»

Recently Revived: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

One of the greatest challenges facing enthusiasts searching for a Jaguar E-Type project candidate is locating a car without significant rust issues. That is where this 1971 Roadster rides to the rescue. It recently emerged after four decades of… more»

Cheap Supercar? 2004 Ferrari 360

This 2004 Ferrari 360 presents beautifully and is an unmolested classic with a genuine 14,179 miles on the clock. It seems to tick the boxes for anyone seeking an Italian thoroughbred with no visible physical damage or issues. The… more»

Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car

The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious:  save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»

Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up

In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York.  This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»

Blu Scuro Droptop: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider

It’s easy to forget just how significant the Ferrari 348 Spider was for the company and enthusiasts at large. The arrival of a two-seater, mid-engined roadster from Ferrari hadn’t happened since the 365 Daytona Spider, and when you put… more»

Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster

The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»

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