Field Find: 1958 Peerless GT

It seems that despite its low survival rate, the remaining Peerless GT coupes pop up quite frequently. An early example has appeared for sale, and it is quite a project. Believed to have been manufactured halfway through the first phase… more»

Back Seat Driver: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 S

While a Miata may be the logical choice as a daily driver, the idea of owning its spiritual predecessor with two additional seats in the back is far more appealing to us. The Lotus Elan is the car many… more»

Prancing Project: 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT

The Dino 206GT and 246GT were Ferrari’s first mid-engined production cars. Their sensuous lines, exotic engine placement, and good driving dynamics earned them high marks from both automotive commentators and sports car enthusiasts alike, and their values have climbed… more»

Mom’s E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

BMW E9 series coupes are normally considered prized possessions, but that fact didn’t stop one retired nurse from leaving her’s in the garage like yesterday’s newspapers. After retiring in 1997, she drove this 1974 BMW 3.0CS into the garage… more»

1 of 56: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster

The 1950’s was a time of exploration in automotive design, with some of the most  beautiful cars designed during the era. One of the more interesting ones has to be the Daimler Conquest Roadster. The Conquest was Daimler’s attempt… more»

Contortionist Coupe: 1970 Lotus Europa S2

Lotus founder Colin Chapman said, “Simplify, then add lightness.”  The Lotus Europa epitomized that sentiment, weighing no more than 1,570 lbs. across the entire production run. Models ranged from affordable sports coupes to highly-tuned competition models, but every trim… more»

One Special Chevy: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

With its hairy LT1 engine, improved suspension, and uncluttered good looks the 1970 Camaro Z28 RS has been described as the most desirable Camaro ever produced. That statement may be subjective, but after taking a look at this one,… more»

Riverbed Roadster: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar was the answer to a question nobody asked. Even though it couldn’t do either task very well, it could traverse both land and water with ease. They are collector’s items today, especially if you can find one… more»

King of Beasts II: T-Bucket Dragster Survivor

This T-Bucket dragster should stir up some nostalgia for out old hot rodders. Built in 1966 by three young rodders in Walpole, MA, it was run at a local 1/8th mile strip set in the parking lot of the… more»

Backyard Vette: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

If you drive around any rural area in the United States, you are bound to spot a few old cars parked behind houses or in fields. Normally they are not worth getting too excited over, but every once in… more»

First Of A Few: 1951 Healey Abbott

Before Austin-Healey, there was the Donald Healey Motor Company.  The Healey Abbott was one of the fastest cars in its day, with a tuned twin-cam motor capable of speeds over 100 m.p.h. The example featured here has the added… more»

Tiny Racer: 1962 Fiat Abarth Allemano Spider

This 1962 Fiat Abarth Allemano Spider poses an interesting question: Is it a good project that’s worth putting lots of time, effort, and money into? Or is it good for nothing but parts? It has been been raced a… more»

Banana Beater: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

It could never quite catchup with Ford’s Mustang, but the Barracuda came close. With many engine options and styling much like that of the Camaro, the ‘Cuda provided a lot of muscle for the money. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda… more»

Bang For The Buck Bimmer: 1998 BMW M3

This 14-year old BMW M3 is in beautiful condition and has only 93K miles. That may not seem like especially low mileage, but these are excellent daily drivers and many have accumulated well over 100K miles by now. Find… more»

Simulated Sebring: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin Healey Sprite set a record for sports car affordability in the U.S. when it went on sale in 1958 for less than $1,900. It was both simple and advanced at the same time – simple in its… more»

Bring The Neighborhood: 1969 Mercury Colony Park

A few weeks ago we featured a Country Squire wagon that surprised a few commenters when bidding topped $11K. We were all surprised though when it ultimately sold for $15,000. Well, here is something more reasonably priced, although needing… more»

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