Today in Collector Car History: John DeLorean Is Arrested, and the DMC-12’s Supply Is Frozen (Oct. 19, 1982)
EL Puckett The DeLorean arrest on Oct. 19, 1982 left the DMC-12 a closed production run of about 9,000 cars.…
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On a Series 1 E-Type, the Builder’s Plate Is a Claim. The Heritage Certificate Is the Test.
Kyle Matthews On a Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, the numbers on the plate only matter if the Heritage Certificate agrees.…
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Collector Spec Sheet: Production, Options, Weak Points and Value
Eve Nowell A collector spec sheet for the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7: 1,580 built, engine and options, identifying…
On an Early 911, the Certificate Proves the Spec. Only a Technical Certificate Tests the Engine.
John Lloyd Porsche’s certificate of authenticity confirms how an early 911 left the factory, not what engine is in it…
A 1969 Corvette L88 Convertible Is at $160,000. The Replacement Engine Is the Reason.
A documented 1969 Corvette L88 convertible closes today on Bring a Trailer at $160,000, against $850,000 and $860,000…
Buick GNX (1987): Collector Spec Sheet
Factual collector spec sheet for the 1987 Buick GNX: 547 built, turbo 3.8 V6 and ASC/McLaren changes, identifying…
Toyota Supra Mk IV Turbo (1993–1998): Collector Spec Sheet
A factual spec sheet for the 1993–1998 U.S.-market Toyota Supra Mk IV Turbo: production by configuration, 2JZ-GTE drivetrain,…
Seven Cars Hidden Since 1939: Why the Somerset Hoard’s Paperwork Matters More Than Its Patina
Bonhams’ Somerset Hoard offers seven veteran cars untouched since 1939. In a market built around the London to…
On a 1969 Camaro Z/28, the VIN Won’t Tell You It’s a Z/28. The DZ Engine Pad Will.
A 1969 Camaro Z/28 VIN looks like any V8 coupe’s. Here is how the DZ engine stamp, cowl…
Original-Paint 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for Sale at Freije’s Fall Big Boy Toy Auction
A two-family-owned 1972 Chevrolet Corvette convertible in original Steel Cities Gray paint, with both tops and its window…