I admire the owner of this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. They had long dreamed of owning a Limited Edition Pace Car, a dream that became a reality in 2020. However, they are also a realist. They acknowledge that the car… more»
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Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD
While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»
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One Family Owned: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII
Of all the various cars and trucks we list here as barn finds, I believe the Austin Healey 3000 has to be in the top 10 of models across any category that is most often found as a dusty,… more»
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1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 With 5,442 Original Miles!
It is fair to say that in the eyes of some, the C4 Corvette didn’t initially live up to expectations. It wasn’t the “magic bullet” many envisaged, with its performance barely better than its predecessor. However, that would change… more»
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Solid Driver: 1976 Triumph TR6
It is funny how some classics barely rate a sideways glance for some enthusiasts while others create such an indelible impact that they remember the first time they saw one. Such was the case with me and the Triumph… more»
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No Reserve: 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10
If modern cars have lost one thing compared to their predecessors, it is the use of evocative names. Badges like the Mustang and Corvette survive, but manufacturers find it hard to set pulses racing with names like Kona or… more»
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Driver Quality: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Some people find the idea of owning a driver-grade classic more attractive than parking a pristine vehicle in their garage. They offer a more relaxed ownership experience, with the occasional chip unlikely to cause the same stress than it… more»
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All Apart – 1959 MGA 1500 Coupe
Hankering after a stylish British sports car that won’t obliterate your wallet? Here on craigslist is a 1959 MGA 1500 coupe project car with an asking price of $3500 located in Godfrey, Missouri. While the MGA roadster is a… more»
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56K Mile Barn Find: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
The Pontiac Fiero has long been a model that many enthusiasts feel some pity for, as this was a concept with great potential unfortunately done in by the bean counters at GM. The first few editions of the car… more»
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A Good First Restoration Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Did anyone ever build Estes rocket models as a kid? Emblazoned prominently on the kit was the skill level of the model, from one to five. One was a model that you glued fins on and launched, while skill… more»
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Survivor? 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
The roots of the 230SL dug deep into its predecessor, the 300SL. At the same time, the new car was required to carve its own identity, and that included enticing plenty of buyers. Only 2658 300SLs were made (coupe… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Winter has a nasty habit of seeming to drag on forever, especially as enthusiasts gaze out their windows at snow, slush, and rain. Summer can’t come soon enough because it means they can wheel a classic out of their… more»
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Garage Find! 1974 Bricklin SV-1
This Bricklin is the proverbial “driven by a little old lady on Sundays” kinda car. It was purchased new as one of a pair – his and hers – in 1975. The wife drove it on weekends until 1989,… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A
UPDATE – Since the seller could not take underside photos, we sent a Barn Finds Inspector over, and they could look at the car and take additional pictures of it. The images are in the gallery below and their… more»
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18K-Mile 964: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2
The Porsche 964 chassis is one of the hottest 911 models you can buy right now. So, in other words, you shouldn’t buy one because prices are absolutely bananas, but I also don’t see them ever coming back down… more»
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Restored, Rare! 1963 Triumph TR3B TCF
To understand the TR3, we must take a quick look at its predecessor, the swashbuckling TR2. Launched in prototype form to replace the doddering Standard Triumph Roadster in 1952, the new car met with scathing criticism from test driver… more»
