“HOW IS THIS A BARN FIND?!?!!!!” I know, we don’t show 100% barn finds here, vehicles that were discovered hidden away for months or years. In the case of this 1985 Maserati Biturbo Coupe, you know for sure it’s… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max
Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»
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Almost Real? 1980 Lamborghini Countach
After writing up a Diablo kit car the other day, I found this Countach copy and now it’s the one I want! The seller claims it’s an exact copy dimensionally of the real deal. It sure looks good in… more»
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Rare Italian: 2003 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa
When the subject turns to exotic Italian classics, the minds of many will immediately focus on vehicles produced by Ferrari or Lamborghini. However, Maserati has always been part of Italy’s automotive landscape, producing cars like this 2003 Coupe Cambiocorsa…. more»
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1 of 50: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Caballista
C3 (1968 to 1982) Chevrolet Corvettes were a common sight back in their day. But what was not common was a Corvette Caballista, a customized ‘Vette with a neo-classic look from the 1930s. Only 50 were built over a… more»
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Amazing Supercar: 1993 Jaguar XJ220
While the 1960s are considered by many as the muscle car era, some manufacturers spent the 1980s developing vehicles with the sole aim of building the world’s fastest production car. Jaguar held that honor for a period with the… more»
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Rust-Free Estate Car: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
We’ve seen several examples of Maserati’s early version of their sleek two-door “exotic” twin-turbo, literally named the Biturbo, and they’re always interesting. It’s probably more interesting to dream about owning one than to actually own one, but that’s often… more»
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Rare German Supercar: 1981 BMW M1
The relative rarity of the BMW M1 is reflected by the fact that this is only the seventh example that we have seen at Barn Finds. This 1981 model is a genuine survivor with a mere 8,400 miles showing… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas
If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
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GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
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Modified Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Low-slung and shiny Ferrari red, this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera in Canoga Park, California looks ready to rip, and a host of tasteful upgrades make this Italian supercar and its big American V8 safer and more powerful than new…. more»
Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM
In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»
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12k Original Miles: 2004 Ferrari 360 Modena F1
Ferrari has never shied away from the concept of adopting Formula One technology in its production cars, as demonstrated by this 2004 360 Modena F1. A paddle shift operates its six-speed semi-automatic transmission, as found in its racing machines…. more»
