Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette endured a faltering start, with the company contemplating discontinuing the badge at the end of 1955. However, the company dug in for the long haul, and the situation had improved markedly by the time our feature… more»
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Tidy Rubber Bumper: 1974.5 MGB Roadster
The odometer on this 1974 MG MGB Roadster in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reads 21,604 miles, but it might have turned over once. The low mileage could actually be believable because the car looks pretty darned good for its age…. more»
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1-of-1 Fox Body: 1983 Ford Mustang GT
Another day, another 1 of 1 muscle car. The Marti Report has become one of the most trusted resources in the Ford Mustang community for deciphering VIN numbers and assessing granular-level production details. It’s incredible what you can find… more»
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350-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
While some enthusiasts prioritize originality above all else, others will compromise, provided the vehicle in question retains its inherent character. If you fall into the latter category, you may be drawn to this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible. It… more»
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Fully Restored 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82
Boy oh boy, am I conflicted! Plastic bumper C3s are not my favorite Corvettes, though the ’73, such as this fully restored convertible, is an in-betweeny with plastic up front and the ’68-’72 steel rammers outback, and it does… more»
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Drive Or Restore: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Probably the toughest thing about writing for Barn Finds is trying to evaluate pricing of cars I’ve only seen in pictures, because I want to give cars for sale a fair shake without influencing readers too much with my opinions;… more»
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1 of 55 Drop-Tops: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
If Burt Reynolds had driven a black Pontiac Trans Am convertible in Smokey and the Bandit, would it have looked like the seller’s car? This is said to be one of 55 rag-tops produced by National Coach Engineering under… more»
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Project or Parts? 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
You can be fairly sure that any classic with a body requiring the attention of a Weedwacker before the buyer can remove it from storage will also require more than a buff and a polish before it returns to… more»
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Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, finally got a redesign in 1963. That was more than 10 years after its original debut. Now sub-dubbed “Sting Ray”, it was immediately popular with sales increasing by half over the warmed-over 1962s…. more»
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1-of-101: 2004 Cadillac XLR Neiman Marcus Special Edition
Cadillac has a history of producing Special Editions, typically linking its brand with premium companies or notable designers. It released the XLR Neiman Edition in 2004, and only 101 of these cars left the factory. This one is a… more»
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One-Owner 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
By the numbers, the decade of the 1970s was the most successful one for Corvette, because even though its performance was reaching its historic low-point, buyers who had grown up longing for Chevy’s sports cars were then able to… more»
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Brazilian Import: 1992 Puma AN4 Convertible
The automotive brand Puma is one of the few companies that seemingly produced a high-quality product despite the deck being stacked against them. These days, you read about plenty of organizations stood up with re-branded products, questionable manufacturing standards,… more»
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Same Owner Since ’60s: 1964 Buick Skylark
The Skylark began as an upscale version of Buick’s revised Special compact car in 1961. When the Special moved up to an intermediate in 1964, the Skylark followed and became a series of its own. This beautiful ’64 Skylark… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
If you think that this 1980 Fiat Spider 2000 is stunning, you’re not alone. This classic has accumulated a significant collection of show silverware. The seller recently completed a long list of work to ensure that the new owner… more»
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Late Convertible: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle
The classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that come in all sorts of configurations and specifications. It’s really a matter of personal taste in terms of which Bug appeals to you the most, and if you’re… more»
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Surprisingly Stock: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
If you came of age in the 90s, or were otherwise still following vehicular trends at the time, you inevitably saw the Mitsubishi Eclipse rise to prominence in the sport compact community. It certainly helped that the car was… more»
