Sports Cars

Meticulously Maintained: 1973 Datsun 240Z

A classic car’s odometer reading sometimes isn’t a consideration, particularly if it has received the TLC it richly deserves. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a perfect example of that approach. It has 148,544 miles on the clock, but the… more»

Highly Original 1959 Porsche 356 Super 1600

In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have… more»

Ruby Red Metallic Targa: 1984 Porsche 911

This Porsche 911 Targa is listed for sale with an asking price of nearly $50,000, a number that a few years ago would have seemed out of line for an older Targa. However, the Targa in particular seems to… more»

California Clean: 1968 Triumph GT6 Mark I

I’ve always had a thing for Triumphs, although I’ve never been lucky enough (yet) to own one. But I have a story with one, literally. Toward the end of my undergraduate experience, I was taking a creative writing class,… more»

Cheap Droptop: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

If you’ve been looking for an affordable convertible and like the styling of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, this 1991 model seems reasonably priced at $5,250.  Keep in mind this one’s not quite perfect, and the future owner will have… more»

402 Big Block Power: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

The owner of this 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe says it’s the big block engine that makes this car so desirable, and while finding a 402 under the hood is a cause worth celebrating, just the overall condition plus… more»

Huge Price Cut! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that’s how would-be purchasers will see this custom creation, which once was a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with VIN # 40867S103144. The owner bought it when it was nearly new… more»

BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster

After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»

Mid-Engine Italian Project: 1980 Fiat X1/9 Bertone

With its design coming from Bertone, the Fiat X1/9 was a 2-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout. They were built between 1972 and 1982 by Fiat and then Bertone alone through 1989. Unusual for Fiat at the time,… more»

First Generation: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra Liftback

Can we forgive Toyota for burying the sporting ambitions of its Supra in the Celica at launch? The Celica was a spritely and economical competitor offered up against Ford’s Mustang, but when Toyota gave it the “Supra” treatment for… more»

Showroom Survivor: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Want to drive the results of a mad scientist-type car designer’s vision, but not put all your kids’ college funds at risk? Then a Bricklin SV-1 might be your ticket. Check out this listing here on craigslist for a… more»

BF Exclusive: One-Owner 1981 Fiat Spider 2000

By the mid-1960s, the Italian coachbuilders perfected their art to the extent that they seemingly dropped their pencils and said, “We can’t do any better than this!” That’s an exaggeration, of course, but considering that both the Fiat 124… more»

32k Mile: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible

Long-time BF Reader David M is always finding interesting 2000s Mini Coopers! This example could be one of the nicest examples he’s found yet. It’s showing just 32k miles and is in great condition inside and out. Whoever optioned… more»

Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4

This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»

90s Custom:1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

As a car enthusiast, nostalgia is a powerful influence when I think about what vehicles are on my bucket list. I don’t have much interest in the new vehicles made after the middle 2000s, and have a great amount… more»

Swan Song: 1980 MGB Limited Edition Roadster

This is the story of when Limited doesn’t really mean limited, and the tale comes to us courtesy of British Leyland. As sales of the aging MGB began to sputter in the late 1970s, BL’s marketing department concocted a… more»

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