Not all that long ago, aftermarket fiberglass add-ons and body kits were a popular way to make your ride stand out, and one car that was a frequent recipient of these mods was the Chevrolet Corvette. Numerous companies provided… more»
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Rare Sight: 1982 Ford EXP
A two-seater coupe doesn’t come along for $5k every day, so you’re best off paying attention to this opportunity to grab one up if this is your jam. Check out what could soon be your 1982 Ford EXP via… more»
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Barn Find Concours Attendee: 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
The prospect of driving a barn find car on the road for the first time can be intimidating. No matter how much due diligence you’ve done, there’s still plenty of opportunity for things to go wrong. The 1982 Datsun… more»
Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price. Offered here is a 1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under the Pininfarina name. This example shows 106k… more»
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Project Grade Supercar: 1995 Acura NSX
As I’ve begun considering how much better my life would be with a rusty Land Rover in the driveway, I’ve been pondering the question of how much of a project is too much of a project? When it comes… more»
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Fire-Damaged 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
The fifth generation (aka C5) of “America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1997. It was a sleek evolution of the original concept, which dated back to 1953. If you had the open spaces to do it, the… more»
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Worth the Risk? 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Old Alfa Romeos are generally cars that demand your full attention, both in on-the-road driving and ongoing mechanical upkeep. Accordingly, when you buy a vintage one, the owners usually have the full assortment of books, records, binders, and the… more»
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Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»
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Never This Nice: 1999 Mercury Cougar
If you compare the 7th and 8th generation Mercury Cougars, you’ll likely swear these were siblings with different parents. The cars are dramatically different despite being just one generation apart, but it tells an important story about how hard… more»
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Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i
While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»
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Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
I have often wondered whether there is such a thing as the perfect classic. That is, is there a car that features so many desirable attributes that it is seemingly impossible to criticize? This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe could… more»
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Tidy Italian V6: 1956 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
We’re no strangers to Italian classics at Barn Finds, although this is only the second Lancia Aurelia B20 GT we have seen since the site’s creation. This 1956 example presents nicely, although the buyer can enhance its interior if… more»
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Exotic Subaru? 1992 Subaru SVX AWD
Our hometown had a little dealership that sold “professor” cars: Volvos, Subarus, etc., as we had a few colleges and universities, along with being nicknamed “Little San Francisco” due to the incredibly steep hills. This 1992 Subaru SVX is… more»
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Rare Slicktop 5-Speed: 1979 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 remains one of the more attainable classic models from the storied sports car maker. But even with its enormous credibility as a fantastic GT car, the 928 carries with it some risk as a model that… more»
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RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2
There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»
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Exceptionally Complete Survivor: 1972 Lotus Europa
Finding a Lotus Europa that hasn’t been picked over, modified beyond recognition, or partially disassembled is getting harder every year. This 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve, listed here on eBay out of California, stands out specifically because… more»
