Showing posts with label Targa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Targa. Show all posts

January 26, 2024

Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Unveiling the Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Unveiling the Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Found this one nice classic car offered for sale on Craigslist in Tucson, Arizona. The automotive world witnessed a true masterpiece in 1985 with the release of the Nissan 300ZX. This iconic sports car has stood the test of time, captivating enthusiasts with its sleek design, powerful performance, and cutting-edge features. In this article, we'll delve into the key aspects that make the 1985 Nissan 300ZX a timeless classic and explore its enduring appeal in the modern automotive landscape.

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Design Elegance: The 1985 Nissan 300ZX boasts a design that seamlessly blends aerodynamics with aesthetics. Its sleek and curvaceous exterior lines were ahead of its time, making it a standout in the sports car realm. The pop-up headlights, smooth contours, and low-slung profile contribute to an unmistakable visual allure that continues to captivate collectors and car enthusiasts.


March 12, 2017

1973 Triumph Stag Needs Few Works

1973 Triumph Stag Need Light Works

1973 Triumph Stag Needs Few Works

Found this one rare British car with Italian taste being offered for sale in Carigslist, asking $5300 located in Auburn, Alabama. As shown here is 1973 Triumph Stag is said good condition, but needs few works to be perfect. It has a lot of part could be important bone to entering a light restoring project.

The Triumph Stag is a luxury sports car sold between 1970 and 1978 by British automaker Triumph Motor Company, were styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. That was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL class models for the era.

1973 Triumph Stag Interior

As you've seen here is four-seater convertible coupe, with a B-pillar "roll bar" hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar, overall the interior look has a good shape far from a rotten or torn and the owner says it have a removable hardtop can be included as standard equipment.

1973 Triumph Stag engine

Not so good angle view, but it look correctly a 145 HP 2,997 cc V8 engine, that was backed by automatic transmission. Reportedly runs well with 83340 miles on it. 9.3 seconds needed to coverage 0 to 60 and 116 mph for top speed, all numbers obtained when new. For reputation is not so shine, the mechanical unreliability, usually in the form of overheating, such as cooling problems, lubrication and ignition system, so it needs extra attentions and must always cared for.



May 28, 2016

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa For Sale

This a rare opportunity to have ownership of the Italian bull under a million dollars. Found this one on Craigslist a very rare Lamborghini Jalpa 1984 model year, the seller says it is only 410 units ever made, and this one is of them. Same as the Countach but much less expensive, the Jalpa was also designed by Bertone but for an affordable model of Lamborghini automobile. If you want to compare it to the Countach, the Jalpa has more advantages, is easier to drive, has better visibility, and is more tractable in heavy traffic and at slow speeds.

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1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Interior

How do you feel about the interior? that was good?... For me, all looks neat, and clean hard to find imperfections here. At first glance it is similar to the Lamborghini Silhouette interior, the Jalpa has larger a steering wheel and the dashboard used a new kind of box-shaped instrumentation also more lather for thicker seats to comfort while driving.

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Engine

Affordable model, affordable power that was the Jalpa. As shown here is a double overhead camshaft version of the Lamborghini Silhouette engine, called a 3.5L V8 the Jalpa version which is capable to produce 255 hp. The factory claims the Jalpa could accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.0 seconds, with a top speed of 145 mph (234 km/h), but the Classic & Sports Car magazine, quoted a little slower for acceleration only 6.8 seconds for 0-60 mph.



May 19, 2016

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX For Sale

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX Non Turbo For Sale

Found this one offered for sale on Craigslist, one of the best Japanese sports cars of its era. Made by Nissan Motors under the Datsun brand, released in 1983 powered by a 2.8L inline 6-cylinder non-Turbo engine backed by 3-speed automatic transmission. 33-year-old car is still in excellent condition and has been driven about 161000 miles. The 280ZX has a good reputation in many motorsports championships in various classes of race, particularly in the US.

Nice and clean with new red paint, no dent, rust-free. The decent interior looks neat on black, with no crack on the dash or tear as shown in photos, and the engine is beast ready to accommodate high-speed demand.

CHECK OUT: 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo



May 15, 2016

Awesome 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Awesome 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Awesome 1984 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale

Found this one awesome Vette fairly nice white targa body was looking for a new owner. As shown here is early model of fourth generation (C4) Chevrolet Corvette released in 1984 unmolested condition all looks perfect like a new, it was driven about 79K miles. When we write here, the car was offered in Craigslist about 15 days ago with very less descriptions, you should ask to seller if need more detail about this Vette, asking $8000 located in Horn Lake, MS.



February 27, 2016

Rare 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

Rare Original 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo For Sale

Found this one nice classic sports car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan Motors under the Datsun brand. As shown here is the twin brother of the Nissan Fairlady 280Z known as the Datsun 280ZX released in 1982, good looking 2-door Targa body style, powered by a 2.8 L straight six-cylinder engine fitted with a turbo backed by a 3-speed Jatco automatic transmission has about 173300 miles on it. The car was listed on Craigslist about 12 days ago, asking $15900 location in Fort Mohave, Arizona.

CHECK OUT: 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

One with a good reputation of the classic Japanese sports cars known as the original Datsun Z-car sold so well in its era was never in doubt. The seller claims is a rare model only 500 280ZXs come with a Turbocharged, and this one of them is said still be in excellent condition. As you've seen here, seems like entirely is original and had been well cared for, hard to find rust or dent from here. Overall it could be a serious potential to light restoration Z-car project or just as is.



January 20, 2016

Immaculate 1969 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa

1969 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa

Immaculate 1969 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa

Here's a beautiful classic sport car produced by Porsche, it's a rare model of the Porsche 912 come with soft window targa released in 1969 the seller claims is one of 12 ever made. Is also said to be an all-original, matching numbers, runs and drives very well, it will go for $90K or best offer. Find this one in Craigslist already posted about 22 days ago in Los Angeles, California. The best things of the 912 series is the most fitting combination between power and weight were distributed in a balanced way, so don't be surprised if they are crowned as one of the most agile Porsche cars ever made.

As we've seen hard to find imperfections here, it's immaculate Porsche 912 soft window targa with original Irish green color and nice chrome, zero rust all looks perfect at correct body frame.

January 12, 2016

Limited Edition, 1974 Porsche 914 CAN-AM

Limited Edition, 1974 Porsche 914 CAN-AM

Limited Edition, 1974 Porsche 914 CAN-AM

Here's we found this one at Craigslist a 1974 Porsche 914 Bumblebee CAN-AM Limited Edition already offered about a month ago for $29000 in Beaverton, Oregon. This a small sport car perform as 2-seat mid-engined with targa roadster style was designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by Volkswagen and Porsche, the name is the 914 and as the pictures is a CAN-AM limited edition 1974 model year. Claims is a matching and unrestored car still in good condition coming with 97000 miles on it, perfect start to light restoration or just as is.

Has been repainted by professional, black color with Bumblebee yellow action not perfect but looks fine and not so far from the original, as its owner said. As we've seen here, the interior look clean and neat no tear or crack. Not complained from engine side, no leak seen, hope its runs very well too. Had some replaced parts with original factory trim during its maintenance, overall hard to find imperfections here all looks nice and correct coming with an Air-condition problem. It could be a seriously nice classic Porsche and so rarely seen on the street today.



September 21, 2015

Original Condition, 1992 Toyota MR2

Toyota MR2

Original Condition, 1992 Toyota MR2

This Japanese mid-engined sports car offered by Toyota to American user, it's a W20 commonly known as the second generation Toyota MR2 was released in 1992 non turbo model, all original like new condition. The W20 was larger and weighed more than its predecessor W10, and the body styling which somewhat resemble the Ferrari sports cars, 348 and F355. Because of this, he called as "The poor man's Ferrari".

The pics as confirm, all looks so perfect with nice shape, never been got hit, no rust issue such as the car collection which is always sit in dry storage. Interior and engine photos looks so clean such as rarely used. Overall it a nice Japanese sports car, 1992 Toyota MR2 ready to go for $8995 location at Kennewick. If you interested go to see it is highly recommended.



September 16, 2015

Rare, 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi


Rare, 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi

Do you remember American classic drama series in 80's takes in Hawaiian setting entitled Magnum, P.I. yes if remembered you should know and familiar this car. As the picture is a V8 mid-engined, 2-seater sports car the Ferrari 308 GTSi 1982 model year quite rare and it a survivor car very clean come with 34 K original miles and an impeccable maintenance history!

The pics as confirm, all looks awesome and perfect shape, all original perfect and works as well also, no bad mentioned and no needs nothing. More photos or videos just ask. Overall it a beautiful collectible Italian Sport Car, 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi ready to go for $63000. If you interested go meet him and prepare your deep pocket. I hope it's a real car and no hidden by seller.



July 19, 2015

One Of The Best, 1995 Honda Del Sol


One Of The Best, 1995 Honda Del Sol

One of the best Japanese sport cars in 90s, the successor to the popular CRX was produced by Honda, as the picture is a 2-seater front-engined, front wheel drive, targa top car based on the Honda Civic platform, it's the Honda Del Sol released in 1995 good condition has 152K miles on it, ready to go.



June 3, 2015

Low Miles, 1994 Dodge Viper


Low Miles, 1994 Dodge Viper

This awesome first generation of the Dodge Viper was released in 1994 has low miles on it, like new condition looking for new home. This a V10-powered sport car only 4.5 sec from 0 to 60 mph top speed 180 mph (290 km/h).

Detail by owner
1994 Dodge Viper
- Only 15,238 Miles
- Perfect condition (Top, Side Windows, and Tonneau Cover).
- Stainless steel side pipes w/ custom aluminum factory look covers...sounds great!
- Stock Engine with new style head gaskets and light porting.
- A/C, P/S, and Short Shifter.
- New tires
- Comes with all original parts (mufflers, cats, and covers).



May 3, 2015

Awesome, 1978 Camaro Type LT


Awesome, 1978 Camaro Type LT

Here's American Sport Coupe produced by Chevrolet, it's a second generation of the Camaro come in Type LT model with T-Tops was released in 1978 very low miles has 29000 original miles. See the picture how she looks so awesome, this Camaro in excellent condition ready to go.



February 13, 2015

Always Garaged, 1994 Dodge Viper


Always Garaged, 1994 Dodge Viper

Here's a first generation of the Viper third production year. It's a most wonderful of the American roadster design by Tom Gale, powered by 8.0 L Viper V10 engine built in 1994, comes in red with gray leather one owner less than 21,000 miles all original always garaged both tops, side curtains, ready to go.



February 11, 2015

The First Dodge Viper 1992


The First Dodge Viper 1992

Here's the first generation of Dodge Vipers, its not only car, very rare, they bring own history within. Design in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios, power side the V10 designed by Lamborghini, and had many engineers involved to develop this car. First shown at the North American International Auto Show in 1989 as the concept car. Two year later 1991, Carroll Shelby ride a pre-production car as the pace vehicle in the Indianapolis 500, and went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster. Only 285 Dodge Vipers were produced in 1992, the vehicle's first year of production. Dodge sold 200 of those vehicles through the U.S. market and sold the remaining 85 internationally.



February 2, 2015

Most Reliable, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS


Most Reliable, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS

Here's the beautiful sport car made by Ferrari, it's 328 was the successor to the Ferrari 308. The 328 is considered by some Ferrari enthusiasts to be one of the most reliable Ferraris. As the picture is a Ferrari 328 comes in GTS (Gran Turismo Spider) model, mean its comes with targa top.






Detail by owner
This is your chance to own one of the most reliable Ferrari's ever made. This 328 is a driving investment, with very low miles at 25,161. It had a full service and new interior done last month. We have lots of service records. Do not let this beauty pas you by.

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November 29, 2014

Yellow 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Yellow 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Japanese Yellow Grand Tourer 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Found this one coolest of the Japanese sports car that was offered by Nissan Motor for the US market as a grand tourer, the designation signifies the presence of luxury and comfort-oriented features produced by Nissan. As shown here a Z32 known as 300ZX comes in a Yellow 2-door coupe released in 1990.

The show winner had fully Restored. The Z32 has many awards and praises. Car and Driver placed the Z32 on its Ten Best lists for 7 consecutive years, each model year of its availability in the United States. Motor Trend awarded it as the 1990 Import Car of the Year.



November 15, 2014

1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Cleanest Around


1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Cleanest Around

Japanese sport car produced by Honda, named Del Sol and based on Honda Civic platform comes with 2-seater front-engined, front wheel drive, targa top car. Named Del Sol come from Spanish language, mean is from the sun, refers to the car's opening roof. Known as the Civic del Sol in the USA and CRX del Sol in Europe. As the pictures is North Carolina car, so we call Civic del Sol built in 1993 has 163K miles had brand new paint job on the Blue and ready to go.



October 9, 2014

1999 Lotus Elise GT Widebody Roadster


1999 Lotus Elise GT Widebody Roadster

Beautiful British roadster as featured in European Car magazine - 'One of a Kind' Super Sports Car. Comes in widebody Roadster on bright yellow, it's a superb coolest of Elise GT ever made in 1999 by Lotus. This incredibly unique supercar is a one-of-a-kind 300 hp 'street legal' go-kart on steroids, owner said. Ha..ha... I totally agree what he said.



September 20, 2014

1973 Triumph Stag Convertible Great Looking & Great Driving Car


1973 Triumph Stag Convertible

Here's British Sports tourer car produced by the Triumph Motor Company, styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. It's a Triumph Stag built in 1973 come in emerald green over a black interior, convertible both tops rust free, rebuilt V8 has 40k miles. This is a great looking car but it is also a great driving car.