Sports Cars

Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster

It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»

Former Racer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie”

A picture is worth a thousand words; sometimes, a single image defines a classic car. This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that. The fifty-one trophies visible in this shot aren’t window dressing because this ‘Vette earned every one of them… more»

Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»

Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z

One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»

Basement Find! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»

V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»

No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT

The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»

Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project

The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»

Amazing ERA 1964 Ford GT40 Replica

In the world of replicas, the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the most actively cloned models. It’s understandable, considering the price tag and rarity of the original, and also because it’s a fantastic design – beautiful things are… more»

Overland Experience: 1976 Porsche 911 Safari

Not that long ago, we featured a safari-built Porsche 911, which has become a regular occurrence in both the air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche communities. Now, I may have been a bit critical of that particular build because it didn’t… more»

Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400

We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»

No Sunroof Coupe: 1977 Porsche 911

If you ever question how much money you’re spending on a project, just remember that there’s a world in which numerous bidders are lining up to spend close to $30,000 on a vehicle with no engine and missing rear… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster

The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»

One Family Owned: 1994 Mazda RX-7

The FD-chassis Mazda RX-7 remains one of the more intriguing investment options in the modern classics category. Easily one of the most beautiful Japanese coupes ever made, the rotary-powered two-door was also produced in fairly limited quantities and is… more»

Original Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Some project candidates tick so many of the right boxes for enthusiasts that it is easy to understand why they generate strong interest. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette as a prime example. It is a desirable Split Window Coupe,… more»

Decent Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its infancy back in 1957, but the sportster was already making progress in terms of performance with the 6-cylinder being discontinued the year before, followed by the 265 cubic-inch V8 growing to 283… more»

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