While some enthusiasts consider a classic’s total originality essential, others are willing to compromise on the subject. This is particularly true if any changes or modifications are reversible, as with this 1988 Camaro IROC-Z. Its fresh paint and graphics… more»
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Bowtie Under The Bonnet! 1980 MGB
It’s a 1980 MGB, one of the last, as ’80 was its grand finale. Yes, it has those outsized black rubber bumpers which seem to be the bane of ‘74.5 and later Bs. Anything else remarkable? Well, I guess… more»
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Clean Convertible: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
Is there a car you never tire of seeing pictures of? For me, it’s a clean Fox body Mustang. I’m not sure what it is, but scoping out bone-stock survivors like this 1992 Mustang LX convertible will never be… more»
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Prototype Drop-Top: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet built nearly 38,500 Corvettes in 1975, including this first convertible which seems to be a prototype that was assembled for GM’s Central Office (COPO) and the marketing group for pre-production photos. It likely was never intended to get… more»
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Running Sports Car Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
Hollywood studios have spent decades endowing their animated automotive offerings with faces and winning personalities. From Disney’s Susie the Little Blue Coupe to Lightning McQueen from the “Cars” franchise, all featured faces brimming with character. Looking at this 1949… more»
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Like New! Spectacular 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
When is a Sunbeam Tiger, not a Tiger? When it’s just a regular old Alpine such as this fantastic looking 1967 example. What I’m alluding to here is how so much attention gets lobbed on the V8-powered Tiger though… more»
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Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
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Under the Tent: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
After a strategic miscue in 1962, Plymouth had downsized its full-size cars to intermediate proportions. By 1965, they had rebounded, and the Fury was a big car once again, leaving the Belvedere to compete with the Chevy Chevelle and… more»
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1-of-1: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible
Stating that any classic is a “1-of-1” vehicle is a bold claim, and it is one made by the owner of this stunning 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible. The included Marti Report seems to support their belief, although… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Pontiac worked to establish itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire in the 1960s, and no car was more effective at cementing that reputation than the GTO. Often considered the father of the muscle car, the… more»
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Potent Drop Top: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Some classics achieve legendary status courtesy of exceptional performance, while others do so by hitting the market as the right car at the right time. There are also those where the appearance almost transcends simple automotive styling, bordering on… more»
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Bargain Priced! 1966 Triumph Spitfire
Everybody likes a deal, right? Well, Mr. Mitchell G. has found one for us, it’s a 1966 Triumph Spitfire and the price has dropped $400 to a low of $1,350 with no reasonable offer refused! Of course, that old… more»
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Designed by Bertone: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
The Fiat 850 Spider was a budget-minded sports car built in Italy between 1965 and 1973. It was a variant of the 850 Coupe and had its flowing lines developed by Carrozzeria Bertone of Turin. A large number of… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450sl
UPDATE – The seller would like to clarify that the included spare engine is from a 1972 350SL, which is actually a 4.5 liter V8. This engine was found just in the ’72 model and are quite hard to… more»
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Brand New in the Box! Gazelle Roadster Kit Car
This is one of the crazier finds I can recall seeing: an entire Gazelle kit car literally still brand new in the crate! We’ve seen motorcycles over the years still sitting in their shipping crates but this is the… more»
