Preserving the Art and Soul of Vintage Sports Cars
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About Us
We are dedicated to preserving the art and fun of vintage sports cars and believe that people should be driving their cars as often as possible. We specialize in European Marques from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. We’re also open to fun “Specialty” projects. Give us a call at (815) 629-2717 or email at john@sportandspecialty.com.
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Mechanical Services
Sport and Specialty has been steadily expanding since its founding in 1991. We are a 10,500+ square foot facility with all storage, bodywork, drive line, and mechanical work done under one roof, by our own people.
Read the blog from John’s Garage
Shop owner John Saccameno enjoys sharing his thoughts and experiences about his business and hobby.
The Amelia, auction bought car quality, AZ vs. Amelia, and other topics on another Driven Radio appearance
I was happily re-invited to yet another podcast interview, with the guys at the Drive Radio Show. It’s hosted by Brett Hatfield, auto journalist, Auction Analyst for Sports Car Market, and editor of readthedriven.com, plus Corey Pratt of Craving Cars from YouTube, and...
The 1939 Alfa 6C at The Amelia
Some years ago my friend Andy Reid invited me to bunk in with him at The Hilton Head Concours. We had a great time and have mostly roomed together when our schedules allow. For Amelia we have been doing VRBO places with our friends Peter Singhof and Dirk De Jager,...
Catching up with the Sport and Specialty crew
For 9 years now I’ve managed the website for Sport and Specialty and one of my favorite parts of the job is that I spend time with the guys catching up on their work, their goings-on, and drooling over the cars under their care. This year was no different, but the...








