It’s amazing what a color can do for a car. You could have the most mundane vehicle, or one built in huge numbers, and most of us wouldn’t give them a second look. But when it’s painted in a… more»
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Better Than Advertised: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12
Most of us have been disappointed at least once when it comes to vehicle purchases. That’s because sellers can sometimes be shady, but more often, it’s simply a matter of one person being able to live with flaws the… more»
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Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911
Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»
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Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7
The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»
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Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»
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Cheap Exotic: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10
We’ve seen a few different peaks and valleys in the collector car market over the last few years, and it’s getting harder and harder to predict where the next great sports car value is going to come from. As… more»
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Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE
It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»
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Greenwood Body Kit: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Some cars, when modified, remind you just how good the original styling was. While we tend to love preserved, stock cars around here, this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette with the Greenwood (or, Greenwood-style) body kit looks like a muscle car… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»
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Fiberfab Kit: Avenger GT40 Project
Are you a kit car fan? It’s a personal question. My answer flips back-and-forth between “No” and “Well, if it’s done right…” more times than I care to count. For instance, I dig this Fiberfab Avenger GT, but that’s… more»
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Widebody Project Car: 1970 Datsun 510
Do you have a car that falls decidedly outside of your usual preferences for a project and somehow keeps hanging on, lingering at the edge of your perspective? That’s the Datsun 510 for me. I really have no desire… more»
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Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911
There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»
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The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star
The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»
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Specialist Serviced: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»
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18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
