Colin “Simplify, then add lightness” Chapman died in 1982, but he would be proud of this next Lotus, not because of what his company sold as a new car, but because of the dedication to speed that its disembodied form…well…embodies. Find this 1980 Lotus Esprit here on eBay bidding for $1,055 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go, located […]
The Lotus Esprit (es-spree) enjoyed a remarkably long life with only minor changes in its 28 year lifespan. Somehow, the little UK based car builder managed to produce over 10,000 examples from 1976-2004 Find this 1989 Lotus Esprit SE here on eBay bidding for $8,100 with 3 days to go, located in Orlando, FL. The […]
Eventually you come to the realization that your grilling career at Burgerland isn’t going to catapult you into elite circles, but you’re desperate and ask “Glenn, what is the absolute rock-bottom way to enter into the world of exotic car ownership?” Well, let’s simplify it a bit. First, find a car that has been battered, […]
Take a look at this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE here on eBay bidding for $3,150 with auction ending next Wednesday at 9:55AM Pacific time. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used Seller Notes: “PARKING BRAKE IS NOT WORKING.” Year: 1989 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SCCFC20A7KHF62604 Mileage: 20,200 Number of Cylinders: 4 Make: Lotus Transmission: […]
Take a look at this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE here on eBay bidding for $11,900 reserve-not-met with auction ending Friday at 11:19AM PST. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SCCFC20A7KHF62604 Year: 1989 Number of Cylinders: 4 Make: Lotus Transmission: Manual Model: Esprit Body Type: Coupe Trim: Turbo SE Vehicle […]
In 1970 Pontiac introduced their revamped Firebird, which lived on a 2nd generation Camaro F-platform, but with some unique Pontiac flair, such as Poncho and Oldsmobile V8s. But what really differentiated the Firebird from the Camaro were the strange option packages, like today’s Skybird. Find this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Skybird offered for $13,000 in Palmer, […]
Good news for cheap car lovers out there — the derelict look is in! Some folks call it outlaw style, but it means that unrestored cars are cool, and mismatching bumpers are hip. Magnus Walker could affix a New Beetle roof on a 911 using the elastic from his tighty whities and a bunch of […]
You’d have to be brain dead to not love Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Series 1 Lotus Esprit — its polygonal folded paper design is drop dead gorgeous and beyond reproach. It is also extremely affordable compared to similar era supercars like a Lamborghini Countach or Porsche 911 Turbo. It may have something to do with small inline-4 […]
Exotic cars are expensive. Forget buying a Ferrari or Lamborghini from the late 1970s, early 80s without serious cash (and reserves) and the Porsche 930 Turbo has recently skyrocketed into trust fund money levels as well. What does that leave for the poor man on the street? What about a Colin Chapman inspired mid-engined turbocharged […]
It is with some sadness that we report that noted actor, racer and all around nice guy James Garner passed away this weekend of natural causes at the age of 86. Garner’s first big break in the acting world was as the lead in the TV series Maverick, but as gearheads we will forever remember […]