It’s honestly incredible how little the Porsche 911 actually changed from 1964 to 1998. Sure, things changed both mechanically and cosmetically, but the core structure of the 911 saw very few changes throughout this time period. So little changed… more»
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5-Speed Sleeper: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
As a successor to the Dodge Aries (K-Car), the 1989-95 Dodge Spirit was just another 4-cylinder, front-wheel drive sedan. But when the R/T version was added with its 2.2-liter turbocharged engine designed by Lotus, it became a rocket ship…. more»
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Still Runs: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project
Hankering to step into a stalled British roadster project? Here on craigslist is a 1957 Triumph TR3, partially dismantled four years ago for a brake job that was never completed. I think that’s plastic or a windshield laying over… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1972 model year was significant for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette because it marked the first where most buyers specified an automatic transmission. It was also the last where the car featured chrome bumpers at either end, marking the end… more»
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Rare Kremer Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911SC
We all know that the Porsche 930 is a monster, one of the foremost supercars to come out of the 1970s. It’s long been known as the “widow maker” owing to its abilities to expose the weaknesses in drivers… more»
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Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Given the Chevy Corvette’s success today, it’s hard to fathom that the sports car struggled early on and barely survived its first three years (1953-55). It wasn’t until the GM automobile gained a V8 engine and a manual transmission… more»
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Supercharged 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
In the annals of underappreciated 90s-era cars and trucks, the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe should be among the top ten of two-door domestics. The supercharged two door is a sleeper right now, with values still fairly deflated compared to… more»
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Gorilla Drag Car: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you heard of the Gorilla Drag Car? I have not but that does not mean anything. More importantly, do you like to go fast? Well, this might be a car of interest to you. It is a 1970… more»
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Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding an affordable C3 Corvette project candidate can be challenging, but they are out there if a potential buyer exercises patience. If you have been hunting, you may have struck gold with this 1974 example. It has sat in… more»
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No Reserve Manual Coupe: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
When you come across a sports car that has actually been used as intended with all the hallmarks of a life well lived, it’s near impossible to resist its charms. The 1968 Jaguar E-Type shown here is a Series… more»
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Power Top Project: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic that suffered a sad fate. It is a 1957 Corvette that was a victim of a fender bender in the 1960s. It was disassembled for repairs that never eventuated and now needs… more»
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Wankel Rotary Engine: 1983 Mazda RX-7
The Mazda RX-7 was a popular Japanese sports car that was in production for 25 years. Like most other cars of its type, the RX-7 had rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted powerplant. But the machine was differentiated by its… more»
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Triumph Stags: Which Project Would You Pick?
Coincidentally, these two examples of Triumph’s luxury sport Stag arrived on the Barn Finds assignment list at the same time. What are the chances! Both are project cars: one has no motor and one has a Chevy 283 cu…. more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1974, Chevrolet’s muscular sports car had begun to transform into a grand touring automobile. The big-block V8 was in its last year and the convertible body style would be gone a year later (but returned in 1986). The… more»
BF Exclusive: Rare 1963 Apollo 5000 GT
UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their asking price! For a truly cosmopolitan approach to automobile manufacturing, look no further than the ultra-rare Apollo. The brainchild of Californian Milt Brown, the Apollo was conceived in 1961 when… more»
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13B Rotary Powered: 1970 Bradley GT
We all know the issue with kit cars: they look cool as heck but have seriously underwhelming powerplants and chassis. Most all of them have a Volkswagen air-cooled engine residing out back, which takes the sheen off those sexy… more»
