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Mar 17 2007

Three Reasons to Reconsider a Sports Car Purchase

Published by Jennifer under Sports Cars

The idea of buying a sports car is amazingly attractive to many people.  One may be entranced the fun to be had driving a high-performance vehicle on winding roads or the excitement of zipping past traffic with great acceleration and maneuverability.  Sports cars also seduce potential buyers with their beautiful styling and graceful lines.  However, [...]

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Mar 13 2007

Tips for Sports Car Kit Car Buyers

Published by Jennifer under Sports Cars

Perhaps you’ve always wanted a Cobra but knew you’d never find the one you wanted.  Maybe you are simply mechanically inclined and looking for a challenge.  You might even be seeking an opportunity to learn more about the whole of automotives.  Whatever your motivation, you have decided to invest in a kit car, sometimes referred [...]

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Mar 12 2007

Three Factors in Choosing a Body Shop for Your Sports Car

Published by Jennifer under Sports Cars

Even though you baby your sports car and take great pains to care for it perfectly, accidents do occasionally happen.  When they do, the sports car owner must decide where to take their vehicle for body repair. 
Choosing a body shop is an important process.  You want to make sure your sports car is restored to [...]

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Mar 12 2007

Ford Sells Astin Martin

Published by Jennifer under Ford, Sports Cars

Ford just sold Astin Martin to a consortium led by David Richards (founder of ProDrive), Aston Martin collector John Sinders, and two investment companies: Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co.
They sold Astin Martin for $925 million, and Ford will retain a $77 million stake in the car maker, meaning Ford will actually get $848 million from the sale.
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Mar 09 2007

The World’s Fastest Sports Car

Published by Jennifer under Sports Cars

Many things go into making a car a sports car, but chief among the factors that separate standard autos from sports cars is speed.  Speed is not the sole measurement by which a sports car can or should be judged, but great acceleration and top end speed are factors that are always considered by sports [...]

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Mar 07 2007

Three Ways to Extend the Life of Your Sports Car

Published by Jennifer under Car Maintenance, Sports Cars

Sports cars are important and expensive investments and drivers often develop a deep appreciation for their car.  As such, they seek to maintain their cars well and prolong their useful life as long as possible. 
There are many things one can to do extend their sports car’s life.  Some involve great expense and technical expertise.  Others [...]

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Mar 07 2007

Top Sports Car Events

Published by Jennifer under Auto Events, Sports Cars

If you are sports car enthusiast, your hobby affords you many opportunities to take in entertaining events and activities.  Here are five activities and events that any sports car enthusiast will love:
The Atlantic City Cars Auction
This annual event in the eastern U.S. gambling Mecca is more than a simple auto auction.  Over 1,000 cars are [...]

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Mar 07 2007

5 Guidelines for Avoiding Sports Car Theft

Sports cars are coveted items and it is not surprising thieves too often target these valuable vehicles.  There is a steady market for professional car thieves willing to steal sports cars.  Meanwhile, joy riders and other potential car thieves seem uniquely attracted to a beautiful sports car.  There is, of course, no way to guarantee [...]

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Mar 06 2007

Five Tips for Buying a Sports Car

Published by Jennifer under Car Buying Tips, Sports Cars

Buying a sports car can be an intimidating process.  Automobiles can be significant investments, and the sports car market can be complicated and overwhelming.  Anyone planning to purchase a sports car should keep these X tips in mind throughout the process.
Research the Market
A prospective buyer should investigate the prices being asked for the cars in [...]

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Mar 05 2007

Hybrid Sports Cars on the Way

Published by Jennifer under Hybrid Cars, Sports Cars

When one thinks of hybrid automobiles, the image of subcompact economy cars—high on gas mileage and low on top-end performance—undoubtedly comes to mind.  However, with gas prices consistently increasing over time, occasionally in sudden spikes, and environmental awareness growing in all quarters, there is a movement afoot to bring hybrid technology into the realm of [...]

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