Finding a classic car that has been parked for an extended period due to ill health can be heartbreaking. When the vehicle is an iconic British sports car that is structurally sound and presents well, that is doubly so…. more»
Barn Finds
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Big Healey Barn Find : 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
The Big Healeys are among the most beautiful cars of the 20th century, a fact reflected in the prices commanded by pristine examples. The potential for return on investment can influence the decision to restore a car whose condition… more»
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SCCA Street Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Along with Dodge, Plymouth got into Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am racing in 1970. They contracted with Dan Gurney’s All-American Racers (AAR) to build and campaign cars for that series. To satisfy SCCA requirements, they had to… more»
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Barn Find 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
This is about the cleanest barn find that I have seen in a while, I wish we had a photo of it when it was appropriately dusty. It’s gorgeous and clean and looking sharp for being almost six decades… more»
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Carefully Stored: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of classic cars that have been driven into sheds or barns, parked, and left to fend for themselves. That makes this 1977 Camaro Z28 a breath of fresh air. When the owner drove… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1970 Chevelle SS 396
Chevelle joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1964 as a new mid-size entry. While the Super Sport was available from the beginning, the SS 396 became a series of its own for 1966-68. If reverted to option status in 1969… more»
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Ran When Parked? 1968 AMC Javelin SST
AMC was created in 1954 when the Hudson Motor Car Company merged with Nash-Kelvinator. A decade later the Ford Mustang came out and AMC began to produce a couple different concepts for a car that could compete with it…. more»
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30th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
It’s the perfect pictorial opening, a 1980 Triumph TR7 on the back of a flatbed. Some will say, “Well, of course, it’s a 31-year-old barn find”, while others will say, “That was the normal perch for my TR7 while… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210
Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»
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Parked For 32 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 suggests that it would make an ideal project car to occupy the upcoming colder months, and I can’t think of many better ways to while away the time. As project builds… more»
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Microcar Stash: 1971-72 Honda Z600s
The Honda Z, known as the Z600 in the U.S., was a 2-door hatchback Kei/city car built by the company between 1970-74. They were imported into the U.S. during the middle two years. Honda was gauging how to get… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130
The Lotus Elan is a sports car that seems to embody all the things that Britain wanted in the sixties: freedom, speed, fun, and a break from tradition. When the producers of The Avengers wanted to signify that Emma… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Until recently, this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 was a one-owner classic that had spent thirty-four years in this storage unit. When the seller dragged it from hiding, what was revealed was an original and highly-optioned classic that looks… more»
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UK Supercar! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Barn-bound for 30 years, this still futuristic-looking 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 seeks a new owner with the energy and resources to put this British-built supercar back on the road. The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seater gave drivers a nimble, handling-centric driving… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The first of the now-famous Tri-Five Chevies was introduced in 1955. A huge selling point would be the company’s new “Turbo-Fire” V8 engine. A steady flow of customers no doubt passed through dealer showrooms as they built nearly 1.8… more»
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Stored 60 Years! 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
Even though the economy was in turmoil in the early 1930s, Chevrolet was able to introduce a new line of cars, the Master and Master Deluxe. From 1933-42 these would be the bread-and-butter of the division, alongside the many… more»
