19k Original Miles! 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mark II

In the classic world, low mileage claims without verifying evidence must always be taken at face value. The general condition of some cars makes such statements seem far-fetched, while others appear plausible. That brings us to this 1967 Triumph… more»

Glass Galore! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon

When it comes to station wagons that offer enjoyment for the entire family no matter where they’re sitting, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser with its elevated roof and skylights certainly deserves a shout-out for including the rear occupants as part… more»

Same Owner 51 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet built nearly 10,000 Corvettes for the first time in 1959 and more than half of them came with both soft and hard top covers. The Corvette was little changed, but it was still powered by several variations of… more»

Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America

How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»

Possible Fuelie? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette lovers are an engaged and vocal subset of our shared hobby.  We have written about thousands of Corvettes and the stories have always been popular and are guaranteed to elicit a strong response from lovers of these cars… more»

1 of 600 Ragtops? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968 and squeaked out a few more sales than it did in 1967. Convertibles were a healthy part of the mix, but one with a base inline-6 engine and the… more»

Affordable Brit: 1986 TVR Tasmin 280i

We live in a digital society, and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the automotive world. From electronic engine management to traction control and touchscreens that control many functions, the car now owes as much to microprocessors as… more»

Big-Block Included: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Hiding amongst the shrubbery and undergrowth in this shot is a desirable classic with much to offer as a project candidate. This 1966 Corvette Convertible appears to be rock-solid, although a classic of this caliber deserves a frame-off restoration… more»

Museum Quality: 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper

“Gentle as a billowy cloud” isn’t the first thing I think of when I think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, but a vintage ad touts the ride quality of the 1960 Harley-Davidson as being just that, billowy. The Topper is an… more»

Price Slashed: 1973 Triumph TR6 Project

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain. This is particularly true when searching for a project candidate. The simple fact is that the less a buyer pays for their classic, the more they will typically have in… more»

Rare Ragtop: 1970 Ford Torino GT

When was the last time you saw one of these? Unless you own one, I bet it has been a while as the total Ford Torino convertible count for ’70 only measured up to 3,939 units out of a… more»

“It Has To Go”: 1974 Ford Mustang II

In contrast to the King Cobra I recently wrote about is this base-as-base-gets ’74 Mustang II. Ford sold nearly 400,000 of them in 1974, and I’d be willing to bet that a majority of them were economy specials like… more»

80s Exotic: 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX

UPDATE 11/14/2024: When classics fall within a certain price bracket, the seller may sometimes struggle to move them to a new home. That would appear to be the case with this 1991 Mosler Consulier GTP-LX. This is the second… more»

Moonshine Runner! 1940 Ford Tudor Project

According to an interesting story provided by the seller, this 1940 Ford Tudor used to run moonshine in Tennessee back in the day. At one point it ended up in Connecticut where the original Ford flathead engine was replaced… more»

Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»

428 and Leather! 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Pontiac’s new-for’69 Grand Prix dropped 800 lb from the previous model, targeting sportier buyers with a move from full-size to a longer wheelbase version of the mid-sized A-body (LeMans / Tempest / GTO) platform. This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»

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