While the Model T Ford is widely regarded as the most influential car ever produced, and Ford produced over 15 million of them over 19 years, who in the Barn Finds audience can claim to have driven one? With… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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A Driver’s Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
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31k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT
New on the Chevy Camaro for 1978 was body-colored urethane front and rear fascia where extruded aluminum bumpers had been before. They were able to effectively hide the impact-absorbing crash structure designed to withstand hits of at least five… more»
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Original Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
As I sat down looking at the listing for this 1973 Corvette Stingray, I reflected upon my car ownership history. The longest I’ve ever hung onto a vehicle has been eleven years, but this classic is in a different… more»
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Quad 4 Equipped: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SC
I never thought we would see an Oldsmobile Achieva listed on eBay like any other collector car, but here we are. The Achieva wasn’t a bad car but it didn’t exactly make your average car enthusiast’s pulse start racing…. more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult. The longer you own that car, the harder the choice becomes. Imagine how the owner of this 1957 Bel Air feels. They purchased the vehicle in 1975 before they’d… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
At its peak in 1966, the First Generation Mustang sold in incredible numbers. If you analyze the figures, Ford sold their desirable pony car at a rate better than one per minute for the entire model year. Sales tapered… more»
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One Owner: 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk
When compiling a list of classic cars from the 1990s, the 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk generally won’t instantly spring to mind. That is easy to understand because Toyota developed the Tercel as affordable daily transport. However, this one is… more»
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TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe
TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
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Spanish Classic: 1970 Bultaco Metralla Mk 2
It is not unusual for a senior company executive to resign due to dissatisfaction and to secure employment with their former employer’s competition. Their decision to establish their own company as a direct competitor is less common. That was… more»
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1980 El Mercedes-Benz Camino 300D?
Today, I’ve got another outrageous Mercedes mash-up for you. Yesterday it was this 1966 230 S drop-top and today it’s a 1980 300 D with a heavy El Camino flavor. What is it with these modified Mercedes? Must be… more»
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Low-Rider: 1954 Chevrolet 210
With a facelift in 1953, Chevrolet renamed its cadre of automobiles, and the mid-range series, formerly the Styleline DeLuxe, became the 210 or Two-Ten. It would be Chevy’s best-selling car in 1953-54 until the Bel Air branched out its… more»
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Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
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Rust-Free Roadster: 1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady
The Datsun Fairlady, also known as the Sports in some markets, was a roadster produced in the sixties and pre-dates the company’s famed Z car of the seventies. Over 40,000 of these rolled off the assembly line during the… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Traditional British sports cars maintain a strong following in the classic market. Although values on many examples are increasing below the market average, they can still represent an enjoyable long-term investment. They don’t usually possess the sheer power of… more»
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Bare Bones Bad Boy: 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe
You buy this 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, currently in Glendale, Arizona, for one reason: to thump on it. The seller has gone to great pains to describe the engine internals, which sounds like they’re set up to move. Add… more»
