Affordable Exotics
This is a fun article on twelve cars from Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car because, as they say, life is too short to drive a Camry.
1970 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Redone 4.2 liter. Needs some interior work and it’s an automatic but for $12,000 OBO it’s got a lot of room if the body and rebuilt engine were done right. In Grass Valley, California on eBay. Seller needs it gone. … Continued
1978 Volkswagen Bus
UPDATE: On March 18, 2011 this was listed sold for $8,000. Now I just found a classified ad for it on eBay in Wayland, Michigan for $2,200. I’m very confused and will be following up with the eBayer. Original Post … Continued
1977 TVR 2500M
“1977 TVR 2500M (VIN # 3679TM) with 31,636 miles. I am the 2nd documented owned of this car and I purchased it from the original owner in May of 2008 with 29,350 miles. The car is unmolested and has the … Continued
Porsche 914 SCCA Race Car
Here’s a great opportunity to go racing. Listed on The Samba in Cupertino, California for $24,000 with no reasonable offer refused. “1.8 914 race car owned by the late Chuck Forge. The car is fully race ready (Chuck had … Continued
1966 Sunbeam Tiger GT
Not sure why I’m on a ray of Sunbeam. But this one is pretty tight. Check out the rap sheet on the read more link. The car is in Devon, PA and listed on Hemmings for $24,500. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger … Continued
1969 Porsche 912 "GT"
UPDATE: On May 15, 2011 this sold for $15,200. Original Post: Interesting conversion in a great color but I would love to have the original ’74 Carrera RS they took the engine from instead. On eBay with no reserve in … Continued
1988 Porsche 944S
UPDATE: On May 16, 2011 this closed for $9,000. Original Post: It’s always nice to see clean original cars with low miles 50K, records and the window sticker. I’ve owned a regular 944 and a 944 Turbo. Bring a Trailer … Continued
1956 Messerschmitt KR200
This comes from my favorite trading company, Gullwing Motor Cars out of New York. As they say “Red with black. Excellent original and absolutely rust free car. Very rare and collectible. Excellent condition.” I have read recently that these small … Continued
1960 MG MGA Roadster
UPDATE: This sold for $3,550 on May 14, 2011 which seemed more on target. Original Post: Suckered by another barn find in storage for 30 years in Phoenix, Arizona. Missing steering wheel, grille and seats but original radio still in … Continued