The original Mini became a legend because it provided surprising performance in a small and efficient package. Like the humble VW Beetle, it was also a car that was the perfect foundation for all manner of custom and performance… more»
Exotic Barn Finds
BF Classifieds Find: 1999 Qvale Mangusta
Let’s see — how many boxes does this rare Qvale Mangusta check? Italian styling? (courtesy of Marcello Gandini) Check. Rare? 284 produced in total, check. DOHC V-8? Check. Reasonable price? $19,000, check. Chassis penned by an ex-Formula 1 designer? Check…. more»
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Safety Orange Survivor: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is a man with an unstoppable curiosity and verve for cars. Now 81, in his late twenties he founded a company to import a very little-known car to the United States from Fuji Heavy Industries—a thing called… more»
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Canadian Supercar! 1986 Fortvac Bernardi
Only eighteen Fortvac Bernardis are thought to have been made in St-Henri de Levis, Quebec, Canada, at least that’s how the legend goes. They were marketed as a gull-winged “production” supercar rather than as a kit car. The 1986… more»
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Auction Of The Century: All 3 Alfa Romeo B.A.T. Cars!
When he showed the three Alfa-Romeo B.A.T. cars together at the Frist Museum in Nashville four years ago, curator Ken Gross called them “three of the most memorable concept cars in automobile history.” I was fortunate enough to visit… more»
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$385,000 Or Best Offer: 1973 Mohs SafariKar
If you’ve seen one 1973 Mohs SafariKar you’ve seen them all… Well actually, since they only made three of them, if you’ve seen one you’ve seen one of three. To say that they’re rare is like saying that the… more»
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Faux Race Patina: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
This McLaren MP4-12C looks like it just finished running the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of course, looks can be deceiving too, so a deeper dive is in order. Southhampton, New York is where you will find this 2012… more»
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10K Original Miles: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is claimed to be a low-mileage survivor with just over 10,000 actual miles, according to the seller. The paint is a welcome change of pace from the whites and blacks many Panteras were, and an… more»
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Cheap Time Machine? 1981 DeLorean
Yes – Lucas, Prince of Darkness is associated with almost every British vehicle. We all know that Pintos blow up when a pine cone falls on them. Sedans have two doors too many. And, who doesn’t wonder about the… more»
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Hidden For 20 Years: 1961 Mercedes 220SEb Coupe
I’m not sure why people amass large collections of derelict cars, especially when they represent expensive-to-restore marques such as Mercedes-Benz. They’re just going to sit there, as this one did in the owner’s garage in Dayton, Ohio for more… more»
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Economical Supercar? 1975 Maserati Merak
As much as we love a good barn find, a Maserati Merak is not a car we would want to find in dilapidated condition. Unless you have unlimited resources and a true passion for these cars, it would be… more»
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Beverly Hills Jalopy: 1986 Ferrari 412
So this is what happens when a Ferrari gets neglected! What a shame! This 1986 Ferrari 412 is listed for sale here on craigslist in Beverly Hills, California. The seller is only looking for $36,995, which may seem inexpensive… more»
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Fun For Four! 1986 Ferrari 412 Five-Speed
Good parents teach their children the value of sharing. After all, what fun is owning an exotic Ferrari if you can only share it with one other person? Well, probably amazing, but what if you could share it with… more»
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Worth The Gamble? 1991 Lamborghini Diablo
The ad for this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo is pretty simple: “Car sold as is, No service records, car has 7500km about 6000 miles.” I’m not sure what the motivation behind the ad is? Perhaps they are hiding something or… more»
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De Tomaso + Ford = 2001 Qvale Mangusta
We typically don’t show cars as new as this 2001 Qvale Mangusta here on Barn Finds but some stealthy reader sent in this unusual tip and we couldn’t resist. After all, being a 2001 model makes this car 19… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
I haven’t been in too many accidents in my life, despite driving 40,000+ miles a year. I’ve been lucky, there is no question about it. I can’t imagine the feeling to have been in an accident with a car… more»
