“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. The first year saw only 300 copies produced, largely by hand assembly. Once the car reached its final home, production increased to 3,640 units in 1954. The seller’s car is… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
As a passionate enthusiast, it breaks my heart to see a classic like this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe reduced to this state. Fire is indiscriminate and will happily consume a boring daily driver or a desirable iconic… more»
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Big Visual Appeal! 1950 MG TD
I’ll admit it, most MGs don’t usually grab my attention. Sure, I’m familiar with the marque, even though I never owned one. But I did spend a bunch of time in my college years riding around in mid-sixties B’s… more»
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Rare DRM-500: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
If you had a healthy wallet or an understanding bank manager in 1992, you could park a pretty potent Chevrolet Corvette in your garage. I speak, of course, of the legendary ZR-1. However, it was possible to take even… more»
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Extrication Station: 1970 Datsun Roadster 2000
What I hope here is that the buyer of this Datsun 2000 Roadster won’t have to dismantle the seller’s garage to extricate the car. I’ve seen it happen, and it’s not pretty. But let’s look at the positives. This… more»
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Stalled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette + Frame
The long-awaited second-generation Chevy Corvette finally arrived in 1963. It was a new car that adopted the surname “Stingray.” Sales grew by 50% and would continue to increase in the coming years. The convertible continued to be popular, but… more»
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Historical Icon: 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series III Super Sport Spider
Calling any Alfa-Romeo built with racing in mind “clunky” seems like sacrilege. Yet, Alfa’s early 1920s product was a tall, 3400 lb touring car called the RL – well-suited for the era’s rough roads but barely nimble. A factory-forced… more»
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22k Mile Collector Edition: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet drew the curtain on C3 Corvette production, it did so by releasing a limited edition version. Officially called the Collector Edition, its production wasn’t as limited as the company originally envisaged. However, these cars have found their… more»
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Former 427 Hot Rod: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1968 model year marked the second redesign of the Chevy Corvette. And the first year of the “Mako Shark” Vettes that would continue through 1982. A 427 cubic inch V8 was the top engine in a ’68 Corvette,… more»
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1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 12k Original Miles!
I am sure that many Barn Finds readers will agree that certain words and phrases are overused when describing classic vehicles. I am aware from your feedback that “patina” is one of them. Another one to make the list… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
Just as many people can remember where they were when significant historic events occurred, I can clearly recall seeing my first Toyota MR2 “in the flesh.” Purchased by a friend in dazzling Super Red, I was immediately taken by… more»
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Too Good To Be True? 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Air-cooled Porsche prices have reached the point where any affordable 911 immediately gets our attention. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa with a manual transmission, a 3.0-liter flat-six, and… more»
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Vintage Auto Works Replica: 1990 Jaguar XK120
It should come as little surprise that this replica Jaguar XK120 roadster has been hiding out in Pennsylvania. In fact, it hasn’t traveled far from where it was first assembled by a small, 10-man operation in the mountains of… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Porsche 924
Hiding in this garage is what could potentially be the cheapest Porsches we have seen at Barn Finds. Admittedly, the 1977 Porsche 924 isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, it deserves… more»
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Cheap Tiptronic: 1992 Porsche 968
Is there a time when we all need to just get over our disdain for automatics in sports cars and enjoy a cheap, fun ride like this 1992 Porsche 968? I’m torn. One could argue that it’s worth spending… more»
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Build Your Own Bond Car: Aston Martin DB5 Replica
This is a new one on me: a fiberglass kit car – in pieces – for an Aston Martin DB5. When you come across a replica of a sought-after sports or classic car that you don’t see every day,… more»
