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If the stand-out Solar Yellow paint doesn't interest you, the low 18,750 miles on this clean-title 2006 Lotus Elise just might.
How about a summer cruiser that offers it all: droptop, four-speed box, plenty of power and the famed Shelby label? This 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible is the total package.
Some Ferrari models--like the F40 and the Testarossa--have become household names. Others, like this 1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Convertible, haven't received the same fanfare.
Mercedes-Benz only built 98 copies of the 300SC coupes during its 1955-’58 model run, with fewer than a dozen said to have received a sunroof.
What's one way to make a Ferrari GTO rarer? Get it factory-optioned with air conditioning and power windows.
A 2003 Ferrari Enzo with less than 1250 miles on the odometer.
Wearing Ardent red paint over a tan interior, this 2005 Lotus Elise comes equipped with the Touring package that adds air conditioning, additional sound deading and a leather-appointed interior.
This 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta offered by RM Sotheby's is number 375 of 448 examples built to celebrate 70 years of Pininfarina.
This 2011 Lotus Evora ran at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans for Lotus Motorsport, the second of two Evoras ran by the team that year.
Restored sometime in the 1990s, this 1954 Austin-Healy 100-4 is said to be capable of 100 mph.
Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is offering this 2006 Panoz Esperante GTLM GT2 that is said to be the last of its kind built by Panoz.
These days, you’d be hard pressed to pick up a brand-new Mercedes-Benz for $48,500. How about buying an iconic 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 for that same figure?
This 2017 Ford GT from RM Sotheby's is how you celebrate beating Ferrari over 50 years ago.
While the first hundred or so examples feature fiberglass bodies, the bulk of Ferrari 308's delivered received steel coachwork.
Not only is this 2000 Lotus Elise Motorsport one of only 65 examples worldwide, but it's also one of only 12 left-hand-drive models built by Lotus and imported into the United States.
This 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia offered by Carlisle Auctions is said to have received a full body-off restoration from Century Auto Restoration in Maidens, Virginia.
This 1989 Porsche Speedster from Fantasy Junction may be reported to have only 18,700 miles on the odometer, but it also comes equipped with various factory options.
Before the modern EcoBoost Mustang, there was the 1984 Mustang SVO.
This 1964 Porsche 904 GTS offered by RM Sotheby's comes with a history of racing events.
Ever want the looks of a Bugeye with the amenities of a later Midget? This 1971 MG Midget from Carlisle Auctions may be just what you've been looking for.
This 1977 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer available from RM Sotheby's is said to have had only five total owners—one of which was professional football player Günter Netzer.
Is this running 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, described as rust-free, the next addition to your collection?
If you're anything like us, green is almost always an appropriate color choice for British sports cars. Case in point: This 2007 Lotus Elise from Wire Wheel.
If you think the concept of a hot hatch is a relatively recent idea, this 1967 Fiat 600 from eBay Motors might try to prove you wrong.
So many of Germany’s automotive greats were aligned with Hitler, but one small band of interlopers kept Germany from winning all the marbles.
Once a car turns 25 years old, it can be legally imported into the United States. That's why this 1992 TVR Griffith 400 from England now lives on this side of the pond.
Automobile prototypes are often scrapped or put into deep storage after they serve their purpose. This 1969 Porsche 911 S Prototype from RM Sotheby's is a little different, however.
More than half a century ago, the Datsun 240Z changed everything. Suddenly the world had a modern sports car that sold for less than the status quo.
Only one 1962 Low Drag Coupe E-Type is known to exist, but you can experience one for yourself with this recreation available from Fantasy Junction.
Lancia carved out a name for themselves in the rally world, and now you can own a part of that legacy with this 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale.
This 2007 Lotus Elise Type 72D Special Edition celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Lotus 72's domination of the 1972 Formula 1 championship.
This low-mileage, numbers matching 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC from Fantasy Junction is a prime example of a classic Italian grand touring car.
Enjoy everything the iconic two-seater has to offer with this 1965 Series 1 Jaguar E-type Roadster from Fantasy Junction.
This 1960 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Cabriolet offered by RM Sotheby's is said to be one of a handful of Cabriolets equipped with a Super 90 engine.
Although no longer based on the Elise, this 2016 Lotus Exige V6 Cup from WireWheel attempts to push the formula as far as it can go.
This particular 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello, offered by Fantasy Junction, offers a 508 horsepower, 5.7-liter V12 with some optional equipment.
Is "Volante" the coolest way to say convertible? This 1967 Aston Martin DB6 offered by Fantasy Junction makes a good case for it.
This 2007 Lotus Elise offers lightweight, rear-wheel-drive performance with reliable, Toyota-based power for just $29,900.
Sometimes, being a car enthusiast can mean simply enjoying a relaxed drive in a car like this 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix D-500 Convertible from RM Sotheby's.
This left-hand-drive 1967 Lotus Cortina from British Sports Cars is said to be one of only 160 originally sold in North America
What's the longest you've ever owned a car? What about owning the same car for 52 years? That's how long this 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 was owned by its original owner.
Why go with the usual suspects when this 1974 Triumph Dolomite Sprint is available from British Sports Cars?
What sets this track-ready Elise apart? It is said to be one of two built by Lotus specifically to meet SCCA homologation rules.
This manual-equipped 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is one of the last of its kind, and is said to be one of only 199 examples not equipped with the F1A electrohydraulic transmission.
This 1983 BMW 320i—the last model year available for the E21—is a "beautiful, clean, very well-maintained example that gets driven often and lovingly."
This 2005 Morgan Aero 8, touted as Morgan's first supercar, is believed to be one of 60 built during the Series 2 production run.
This 1954 Fiat 8V Coupé, available from RM Sotheby's, is said to be chassis number 104 of 114.
This 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS from Fantasy Junction has reportedly covered only 10,000 miles in its 31 years. That calculates to a little over 322 miles per year.
This 2017 Lotus Evora 410 Sport GP Edition, available at Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars, is said to be one of only nine brought over to the United States.
Want a Prussian Blue 911 like the one owned by one of our forum users? A 1985 Porsche 911 Carerra in the same color is now available on eBay Motors.
This 2007 Lotus Exige S from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars adds a factory supercharger to the already hardcore Exige.
This 1971 Lola T212 is said to have a second-place finish at the 1972 24 Hours of Daytona as part of its well-documented history.
Now is your chance to own a performance icon with this 1988 BMW E30 M3 from eBay Motors.
This 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra from RM Sotheby's is said to have been built in 2014 after Caroll Shelby decided to finish the remaining 427 S/C chassis numbers.
This 1959 Austin-Healey 100/6 offered by British Sports Cars comes from the last year of the model's production.
This 2010 Lotus Exige S260 Sport from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars has taken Colin Chapman's advice and received plenty of added lightness from the factory.
Even though very few Panteras were imported into the United States—both legally and through the grey market—there are still a few out there, like this 1986 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S from eBay Motors.
This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster from RM Sotheby's is not only a desirable early model, but it was also twice-owned by racing driver Bobby Rahal.
This 1963 Fiat Abarth Monomille GT from Fantasy Junction has been modified by pairing a 750 cc "Bialbero" twin-cam head to its 982 cc engine.
Now is your chance to own a genuine lotus Seven with this 1962 Lotus Super Seven from British Sports Cars.
This 1955 MG TF 1500 represents the last model in the T-type line before it was replaced by the MGA.
This 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, better known as the "Monster," was previously owned by Alan Fraser and has extensive racing history.
This 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco available on eBay Motors is sort of like a time capsule, just in car form.
This 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast available from RM Sotheby's is said to be one of only 36 built, and one of even fewer to be equipped with a five-speed transmission.
This 1968 Lotus Elan SE from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is said to be a mechanically sound "Super Safety" model that's ready to restore.
This 1964 Ferrari 330 GT from Fantasy Junction is said to be numbers-matching and to have spent time in Switzerland, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Australia, and, most recently, Canada.
This 1984 Westfield Seven available on eBay Motors is said to have been assembled just two years after Westfield's founding, and is reported as being prepared for "SCCA Solo II autocross and divisional racing."
This numbers-matching 1949 Maserati A6 1500 Coupe available from Fantasy Junction is reported to be one of only 61 examples built.
This 1964 Ferrari 350 GT Berlinetta Lusso available from RM Sotheby's as part of its Shift/Monterey Auction is said to be the only example to be finished with a Avorio exterior over a Rosso interior.
This 2011 Lotus Evora available from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars comes finished in Carbon Grey over Paprika, and is said to only have 28,750 miles on the odometer.
The 65 cars of the Dave Leimbach Collection span almost 70 years of automotive history and are going up for auction in RM Sotheby's upcoming Auburn Fall sale.
This 1989 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution available on eBay Motors is your chance to own what is believed to be one of only 502 examples built to meet DTM homologation rules.
This 1958 Aston Martin DBR2 Recreation, available from Fantasy Junction, may be the next best thing to owning a real DBR2.
What makes this 1999 Lotus 340R particularly special? It's reported to be a pre-production prototype with very low mileage.
This 1959 Fiat-Abarth Record Monza from Fantasy Junction may be the former Abarth Works car that participated in the Mille Miglia and Targa Floria.
This 1988 Toyota MR2 SC is listed as an "honest survivor" that is reported to be aesthetically rough but mechanically sound.
This 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring available from Carlisle Auctions is said to be factory stock and has very low miles.
This expansive and historic collection from RM Sotheby's features iconic Indy cars, vintage racing engines, and even a few hearty street machines
This 2006 Juno SS3 V6 is considered to be the final evolution of Juno's SS range, and is being offered by Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars.
This 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT available from Fantasy Junction features the rare "Beach Seat" seat inserts, and is even said to be a numbers-matching example.
This 2007 Lotus Exige S from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is what happens when you add a factory supercharger to the already extreme Exige.
This black over red 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, available from Fantasy Junction, is said to be a numbers-matching example.
This limited edition 1988 Rover Mini "Jet Black" Edition, available through eBay Motors, originally come from Japan.
This 1991 Jaguar XJS from Carlisle Auctions may be one of the best ways to enter the British classic marketplace.
This 1963 Ghia 1500 GT Coupe, available through RM Sotheby's, is said to be one of only 800 built and one of only 36 brought into the United States.
this 1959 Jaguar XK 150 available from Fantasy Junction may look like a fairly normal Drophead Coupe, but this particular Jaguar began life as a Fixed Head Coupe.
This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL—said to have received a frame-off, bare metal restoration—is available through eBay Motors.
This 1929 Stutz is a "Sports Custom" that was hand-built with period components and is soon going up for auction through RM Sotheby's.
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC—the most powerful W126-chassis S-Class model—is now available through eBay Motors.
This 1958 250 GT LWB Berlinetta—nicknamed the "Tour de France" for its repeat success at the event—is said to be one of some 90 ever made.
RM Sotheby's upcoming Elkhart Collection auction has everything from a Cortina Wagon to a Fiat 8V Supersonic.
This 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S, available through eBay Motors, is said to be a particularly rare ASC-built convertible equipped with a manual transmission.
This 1957 Porsche 356A Super Speedster available from Fantasy Junction is said to have been restored by Porsche factory-trained specialist Wolfgang Reif.
This 1951 Morgan 4/4 from Britsh Sports Cars, a Series I Drophead Coupe, is said to be "one of approximately 117 Flat-Radiator Drophead Coupes produced."
This 1969 Ferrari 246 GT from Fantasy Junction is not only an early "L-Series" car, but is also reported to have only 8007 kilometers on the odometer.
This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL available through RM Sotheby's is a first-year example that is reported to have only 69,837 miles on the odometer
This 1958 Austin A35 Van offered through RM Sotheby's is said to have been the personal car of Surrey Motorsports’ Alec Greaves.
In the mid to late '80s, you could buy the De Tomaso Innocenti Turbo, a Mini built by De Tomaso, styled by Bertone and powered by Daihatsu.
This 1964 Triumph TR4 from British Sports Cars is said to have recently received a "very high-quality restoration."
This 2005 E46-chassis BMW M3 from Fantasy Junction is said to have been well cared for during its 66,427-mile lifetime.
This 2012 Lotus Evora for sale from Wire Wheel is equipped with the optional “Intelligent Precision Shift” six-speed automatic transmission.
This 1984 Porsche 911 Targa available through eBay Motors is said to have only 29,659 miles on the odometer.
Reported to be a numbers-matching example, this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster from Fantasy Junction is also accompanied by a copy of its original build sheet.
Seeing as only 56 are said to have been built, this 1974 Porsche Carrera RS 3.0 from RM Sotheby's is at least somewhat rare.
Now is your chance to own Alfa Romeo's BAT 5, 7 and 9 aerodynamic design studies—all penned by Giuseppe Bertone himself—through RM Sotheby’s.
Sure, there are plenty of replicas to choose from, but why not go with an original Lotus Seven like this one from British Sports Cars?
This 1987 Audi Coupe GT available through eBay Motors is an example of the less-extreme car that the Quattro was based on.
This 1966 Lotus Type 47 from Fantasy Junction is one of few examples built. It's said to carry the distinction of being the first 47 brought to North America.
Finished in silver over a red interior, this 2005 Morgan Aero 8 from British Sports Cars is considered by some to be the company's first supercar.
Is this 1987 Honda CRX Si available through eBay Motors one of the best ways to win Radwood?
This 2005 Lotus Elise for sale from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is a Series 2 example from the very first year the car was offered for sale in the United States.
This 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is said to have only 49,000 miles on the odometer and is reported to have been upgraded to "Vantage specifications" by a previous owner.
This 2009 Lotus Elise is reported having only 19,600 miles on its odometer and comes equipped with the optional touring package.
Although Alpina gets more recognition, Hartge was also building its own souped-up versions of iconic BMW models like this 1987 Hartge H26 available through eBay Motors.
This 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally is reported to be the car that Walter Röhrl used to win the 1980 Sanremo Rally and the FIA Group 4 World Rally Championship for 1980.
This 1992 Panoz Roadster from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is reported to be chassis #10 of 44 and is said to have only 2200 miles on the odometer.
This 1950 Jaguar Mark V available from British Sports Cars is a Drop Head Coupe example said to have been maintained by the seller for several years.
This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 from Carlisle Auctions is an earlier Mk I example finished in a two-tone, red-and-white exterior over a black interior.
This 1958 Maserati 450S Reacrationfor sale from Fantasy Junction is reported to have been assembled using actual Maserati components and period processes.
This 2000 Lola B2K/40 from Wire Wheel Classic Sports Cars is said to come with a lengthy racing history that includes the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.
This 1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe, available through RM Sotheby's, features a steel body assembled by Reutter.
What makes this Plymouth Belvedere Satellite rare? It's said to be one of the few equipped with both a 426-cu. in. Hemi V8 and a four-speed manual transmission.
Is this Targa-topped 1981 Porsche 911 just the right amount of '80s fun?
This 1934 Lagonda 16/80 Tourer from RM Sotheby's is rare for two reasons: It's one of only 261, and it was once owned by Augie Pabst III.
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger, said to be a Stage II model, is one of only around 185 cars built.
Detailing may be a worthwhile process, but a year's supply of detailing products would certainly make it easier.
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth available through eBay Motors is said to be mostly original.
This 1959 BMW 507 is billed as an earlier Series II example optioned with a removable hardtop, disc brakes and Rudge wheels.
This 1995 Rover Mini is a limited "Equinox" edition that features motifs of the moon and stars.
This European-spec Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera is said to be numbers-matching and comes with a copy of the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
This supercharged 2015 Birkin S3 is said to only have 1700 miles on its odometer.
This Jaguar XK120 DHC is said to be a “very nicely restored” example.
Originally built to run in Formula Ford, this Lotus 61 was converted to run in Formula B.
This early Countach is especially rare—one of only 158 examples equipped with the Periscopa rearview mirror system.
Is a limited continuation run of the car that beat Ferrari the best way to celebrate turning 85?
This Triumph TR6 is said to have “everything that needed repair or improvement” already addressed.
Although North America never officially got the M535i, BMW did give us this, the 535is.
Along with being configured for vintage racing, this Lotus 7 is reported to be the 8th example ever built.
This AC Cobra is one of 25 built to meet FIA specifications.
Once owned by the same family for 40 years, this SS Jaguar 100 is said to be one of only 118 ever built.
This Celeste Blue Giulietta Spider Veloce was once owned by the same family for over 40 years.
Unlike the examples sold in North America, this European-spec 2.7 Carrera retains its full +200 horsepower.
The De Tomaso Pantera was the Italian interpretation of a popular formula: stuff an American V8 into a lightweight European body.
Said to be largely original, this Ferrari 512 BBi is one of only 1007 built.
The Spider isn't the only Fiat to carry the 124 nameplate. Case in point? This early 124 Coupe.
The Lotus Elise is unique in that it combines the light weight and responsive handling of a sports car with Japanese reliability.
The Shelby GT500KR was among the last of its kind before Shelby canceled his contract with Ford.
This Corniche is said to be the very first example from the 1994 model year.
This Ferrari 400i is doubly unique: It's a rare Straman convertible equipped with a five-speed manual transmission.
Some classics are just inherently cool cars. Others stand about because of their histories. Both apply to this '56 Corvette.
Only 50 examples of the Type 72D Special Edition Elise were built worldwide to celebrate the anniversary of the Type 72D's victories back in the day.
Despite a relatively benign engine, the Lotus Elise is still a capable mid-engine sports car.
This Lancia Aurelia is particularly rare: It's one of five whose bodies were constructed by Vignale, and one of two configured as coupes.
The Speedtail is the modern successor to the iconic McLaren F1.
This Austin Healey 3000 is from the last year of production, and is reported to be a largely original example.
This white over red and grey Austin Cooper S is one of the few imported into the U.S. with the larger 1275cc engine.
Built by Lynx Engineering, this XKSS Recreation is said to present “virtually no evidence of use.”
A Formula Ford-spec Lotus 61 for less than $30,000.
Yes, the red paint on this rare Jaguar D-type is actually factory correct.
This TR6 features a refreshed white interior as well as a rebuilt front and rear suspension.
This Ferrari 500 Mondial is documented as having won at Monza in 1954.
The numbers on the engine, cylinder head, gearbox and body of this Jaguar XK 120 SE all match.
Only 30 examples of the Lotus Exige S 260 were built. This is one of them.
The experience of a Porsche 924 Carrera GT without the Carrera GT price tag.
The Mustang GT/CS was the result of California dealerships asking Ford for a special model of their very own to sell.
This Elise is unique as it sports a factory-equipped supercharger.
A Ferrari Mondial from the last generation of production.
This Lister-Jaguar is said to be one of the last Knobbly-bodied Works cars built for 1958.
This Giulietta Sprint Speciale is a 1300cc-powered example that was sorted in December of 2020.
This Elise from 2009 features a factory hardtop and the optional touring package.
Said to be one of the "final 448 C4 ZR1s produced in 1995," this ZR-1 is still plenty quick with a 0-60 time of less than five seconds.
Does air conditioning and power steering make this DB5 the ultimate vintage grand tourer?
Is aviation fuel a viable alternative for a classic car?
Cocomats work great in your classic. But what if your classic comes from the age of heated seats, automatic wipers and an aux input? Maybe sisal mats are a better fit for that modern classic.
A little garage therapy now can have your ride ready and sorted when the time comes for that big trip.
Today's vast Fidanza catalog all started with Lou Fidanza’s dream to go fast.
Is the 93-octane fuel at the pump not enough to keep your high-compression, high-boost or highly tuned car happy? Solutions exist.
How do fuel additives remove water from fuel? The all-telling safety data sheet yields the answer: It’s usually methanol—often almost 100% methanol.
Featuring real pieces from iconic classics like the Porsche 911 and Mini Cooper, REC watches makes timepieces that are more than just inspired by the automobile.
Is that 10% ethanol found in most pump gasoline good or bad for your classic? Like many things in life, it’s complicated.