The Toyota MR2 rocked the sports-car world when it arrived in 1984. With a mid-engine, rear-drive design that stood on the shoulders of the Porsche 914 and Fiat X1/9, the lightweight Toyota offered nimble steering and adequate speed at a truly affordable price. American buyers stepped up, purchasing more than […]
According to a report filed by some of the top Packard historians in the country, such as Richard Langworth, Bob Turnquist and Don Figone, fewer than 150 Packard Darrins were produced between 1937 and 1942. Of those, just 11 Convertible Sedans were constructed and 10 are known to survive today, […]
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite was purchased by the seller on Bring a Trailer in March 2019 following a six-year refurbishment process completed by the prior owner. The car had previously been stored disassembled in a barn, and the overhaul included rebuilding the 948-cc inline-4 and the 4-speed manual transmission. […]
Introduced in 1934, the Type 57 is widely regarded as a masterpiece by the hand of Jean Bugatti. Like all Bugattis that preceded it, the Type 57 handled with finesse and possessed a delicate feel characteristic of these magnificent automobiles. Graceful, exquisitely made and incredibly exclusive, the Type 57 was […]
This 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider has been registered in New York and Oklahoma from new. Finished in Rosso Corsa over beige leather, the car is powered by a 4.3-liter DOHC V8 paired with a 6-speed F1 automated transaxle. The car is equipped with a black convertible soft top, 19-inch split-spoke […]
One of the more famous Bentleys to come out of the late ’90s is this exclusive and highly optioned 1999 Bentley Turbo RT long-wheelbase sedan. Affixed to the bottom of the door seal is a plaque stating that this is the last example to be delivered to North America, which […]
This car was first purchased by Flying Lizard Motorsports, securing three 2007 American Le Mans Series class wins in classic silver/red livery on the way to 2nd in the GT2 standings and 3rd for Jörg Bergmeister and Johannes Van Overbeek. For some, the RSR’s most memorable ALMS finish that year […]
Aston Martin was under Ford Motor Company’s ownership from 1987 to 2007, an era in which even its most ardent fans would have to agree the brand was in the doldrums — or at least a bit lost. Yet Ford’s money in that era certainly saved one of Britain’s legendary […]
Finished in obligatory Cameo White, this matching-numbers 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was built at GM’s Norwood, OH, assembly plant on June 23, 1969. It is one of only 697 Trans Am models built for ’69 and one of only 43 with a black interior. Other options include an AM […]
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