The Aston Martin Virage is an intriguing specimen among the variety of high-end GT cars the company has produced over the years. Caught between various ownership groups and severe financial issues, it’s amazing the company produced anything of merit… more»
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Series III Project: 1976 Aston Martin V8
There are some cars you simply don’t associate with being a project. Due to collectability, scarcity, value, or all of the above, the vehicle just seems like it could never be treated as someone’s cheaply modified project. This 1976… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1979 MGB Roadster
Some British sports cars don’t sell for big money, making them affordable for enthusiasts on a budget. That could potentially be the case with this 1979 MGB. It is an extraordinarily tidy vehicle with no obvious needs. The owner… more»
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Rainy But Magnificent: Portland’s April Swap Meet
Every April, regular as rain (and it does), a consortium of car clubs hosts two swap meets – one at Portland International Raceway and one at the nearby Expo Center. Every year, I’m there, sifting through greasy rust for… more»
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Exotic Four Seater: 1976 Lotus Elite
For sale here on Facebook Marketplace in San Antonio, Florida, with an asking price of $7,000, is this restoration-in-progress 1976 Lotus Elite, wearing its original yellow paint. These cars are pretty rare. The owner informs us that only 220… more»
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Save the Mets! Buy One, All Or Parts, 1952-1963 Nash Metropolitan
I suppose it starts with a “buy one, get the parts car for free” deal- and voilà! you have two Metropolitans. No big deal, they’re little. Then, because you have a pair, your girlfriend’s uncle’s brother gives you another… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1977 MGB Roadster
This 1977 MG-B Roadster, located in Madison, Connecticut, feels like one of those honest enthusiast cars that’s been part of a family for decades and is now ready for its next chapter. Listed as a Barn Finds Classified with… more»
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Barn Find Brits: 1972 Land Rover 88 Series III
When you see two vehicles of the same model designation and era parked together in a barn, it’s hard to not to wonder what the previous owner had in mind. Clearly, this pair of Land Rover 88 Series III… more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
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Land Speed Racer Project: 1931 Pierce-Arrow
Some listings are straightforward. This one definitely isn’t. Up for auction on eBay is what’s described as a 1931 Pierce-Arrow land speed race car, currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it reads more like a piece of lost… more»
60k Original Miles: 1974 Triumph TR6
I have always considered the TR6 as the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. The company scored a home run with the styling, perfectly combining aggression and elegance. This 1974 example is an absolute gem, ideal… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»
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Parked Since ’64: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L
These days, you can never be too sure if the image you’re looking at hasn’t been enhanced with AI. It’s becoming a serious issue, affecting everything from the authenticity of items you want to buy and the very pictures… more»
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Barn Find, Two Owners: 1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer
Wondering what to take to the Pebble Beach Concours a couple years from now? Here’s a likely candidate: this 1915 Silver Ghost tourer by Barker has had only two owners from new, including a single family from 1924. It’s… more»
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Affordable British Muscle: 1980 Triumph TR8
To my mind’s eye, the Triumph TR8 is one of the best values in the classic and muscle car market today. A few years ago, I thought we were about to see prices spike after a few high dollar… more»
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Celebration Edition: 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible
By the time 1996 rolled around, the writing was on the wall for the classic Jaguar XJS. Despite being occasionally maligned for quality control issues (more of an issue with earlier cars than later models), the XJS was a… more»
