Even in base form, the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass was a sporty-looking car on the outside, with its sculpted quarter panels and sloped roofline in the rear, but buying a Cutlass S model took it up a notch by adding… more»
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Prototype Drop-Top: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet built nearly 38,500 Corvettes in 1975, including this first convertible which seems to be a prototype that was assembled for GM’s Central Office (COPO) and the marketing group for pre-production photos. It likely was never intended to get… more»
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Running Sports Car Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
Hollywood studios have spent decades endowing their animated automotive offerings with faces and winning personalities. From Disney’s Susie the Little Blue Coupe to Lightning McQueen from the “Cars” franchise, all featured faces brimming with character. Looking at this 1949… more»
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Like New! Spectacular 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
When is a Sunbeam Tiger, not a Tiger? When it’s just a regular old Alpine such as this fantastic looking 1967 example. What I’m alluding to here is how so much attention gets lobbed on the V8-powered Tiger though… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Daimler SP250
The Daimler SP250 had been on my bucket list for many years when I finally found this one. It came to me in “barn find” form so some work was needed to make it a runner again. It’s not… more»
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Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 MG Midget
In the beginning, there was the cheap, cheerful Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. This car filled the “simple sports car” niche that Donald Healey felt had been vacated as its own cars grew heavier and gained seats. At first, the Bugeye… more»
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Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002tii
Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Kelmark GT
One of the cool things that set Kelmark Engineering apart from some of the other kit car manufacturers is that they also offered finished products, complete and ready for the buyer to hop in and drive away, along with… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Triumph TR4 Project
Some project builds require more dedication and bravery than others as owners grapple with paint, panel, and mechanical issues. This 1964 Triumph TR4 represents a major build as the winning bidder tackles its significant rust issues. However, it is… more»
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One Of A Kind 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
C2s with custom touches were wildly popular back in the sixties and seventies, and even though there’s still not much of a shortage of them all these years later it doesn’t take but a couple of glances at this… more»
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Assembly Required: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82
The C3 Chevy Corvette would enjoy its second base sales year in 1978 (46,000 copies), only beaten out by 1977 (at 49,000 units). But this car looks nothing today like it did 45 years ago as it’s been disassembled… more»
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Monaco Orange: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevy’s Corvette Stingray got a redesign in 1968, resulting in the C3 “Mako Shark” edition. The layout would be popular with buyers, nearly reaching sales of 40,000 units in 1969 (helped by an extended production year due to a… more»
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Bargain Priced! 1966 Triumph Spitfire
Everybody likes a deal, right? Well, Mr. Mitchell G. has found one for us, it’s a 1966 Triumph Spitfire and the price has dropped $400 to a low of $1,350 with no reasonable offer refused! Of course, that old… more»
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Designed by Bertone: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
The Fiat 850 Spider was a budget-minded sports car built in Italy between 1965 and 1973. It was a variant of the 850 Coupe and had its flowing lines developed by Carrozzeria Bertone of Turin. A large number of… more»
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Rare A/C Equipped: 1976 Triumph TR6
My first introduction to the Triumph TR6 was a friend in high school that had a white TR6 just like this. It was a lot of fun and had surprising acceleration and handling. This one is said to been… more»
