The Siata Spring was a Fiat-based 2-seat roadster built from 1967 to 1970. It was the last hurrah for Società Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessor, which went bankrupt in 1970 after 44 years. Not many were made back in the… more»
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Once Forgotten: 1972 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
The Nissan Fairlady Z hit the streets in Japan in 1969 as an alternative to the European sports cars, which had become popular. A year later, it came to the U.S. as the Datsun 240Z since Nissan cars weren’t… more»
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Rare 1963 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C
Lancia’s many models were each destined for a particular niche in the marketplace. Early cars – such as the Lambda – were innovative ground-breakers. The Appia was an economy car, a people-mover. The Aurelia – like the Astura before… more»
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15k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette presents beautifully, which is unsurprising given that its odometer shows 15,000 original miles. It is a genuine survivor with one reversible interior upgrade, and is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a high-end driver to park in… more»
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Original? 1979 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe
This great-looking, somewhat faded 1979 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe is from the middle of the second-generation redesign of this iconic model. The big bumpers do it no favors in the looks department, but otherwise, it’s hard to beat… more»
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Rust-Free Italian: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
One challenge for enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic of a certain age is finding one that has remained rust-free throughout its life. This beautiful 1980 Fiat Spider 2000 ticks that box as a one-owner survivor that has never seen… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1953 Siata 208S Motto Spider
Can I get a deal because this coachbuilder isn’t … Zagato? or Vignale? or Pinanfarina? Probably not! Though he isn’t a household name, Rocco Motto’s creations are every bit as desirable as his more famous peers. Motto founded his… more»
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Bellissimo Blu Sera 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Ferrari’s 250 motorcars from the 1960s need no introduction, and enthusiasts beholding one in the flesh may wisely carry an appropriately high thread-count handkerchief. Drooling in public is generally frowned upon among the upper crust. After pleasing owners on… more»
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Same Family For 62 Years! 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The ’58 Corvettes were easy to spot compared to the ‘57s, though the same basic body was still in play. The cars had quad headlights for the first time, chrome accents adorned the trunk lid, and a “washboard-style” pattern… more»
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26K Mile Farm Find: 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
Among the vehicles you expect to see on Facebook, a barn find Ferrari is not one of them. It’s amazing how much a social media site has disrupted the automotive classifieds landscape; to this day, the death of craigslist… more»
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Ferrari Wannabe: 1974 Dino 246 GT Spyder Replica
Finding anything with Ferrari Dino 246 GT proportions for under six figures usually means there’s a story—and in this case, it’s very clearly spelled out. Listed here on craigslist in Las Vegas, Nevada, this 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT… more»
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40 Years of Documentation: 1986 TVR 280i
The Barn Finds readership is a high point in my workday, as they begin to figure out what we like and don’t like when it comes to four-wheeled fascinations. The proliferation of TVRs that end up in my pile… more»
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Surprisingly Stock Survivor: 1998 Honda Prelude
Almost every generation of Honda’s sporty models – whether it is a Prelude, a Civic, or CRX – are subject to being abused and modified to a point that they become undesirable. Certain eras are exposed to this treatment… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It seems almost wrong to describe this 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 as a sports car. The performance this car delivers matches that of nearly any European exotic from the era, meaning the ZR-1 always commands respect. The seller confirms… more»
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Barn Find 343 V8: 1968 AMC AMX Project
American Motors beefed up the muscle car side of its business in the late 1960s. The AMX debuted in 1968 as a GT-style performance car with 2-seats. So, its closest competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. Akin to… more»
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Race of Champions Tribute: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth
One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
