The Mirage was a mid-engine V8 kit car built by Manta Cars in the 1970s and 1980s. It was considered a street-legal road racer (aka “supercar”) and was vastly different than the VW-powered kits of the era. This one… more»
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Barn Finds Group Buy? 12-Car British Barn Find!
Many years ago, I purchased a wonderful Standard Vanguard Sportsman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can see me autocrossing it here (!). The thing I noticed the most about Arizona classic cars while I was there was how rust-free… more»
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27k Mile 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller describes this 1974 Corvette Convertible as a prize-winning barn find. It has done the rounds of a few shows and walked away with a selection of trophies. They have performed mechanical upgrades to unleash additional power, but… more»
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Japanese Mustang: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo
Sometimes timing can make or break a new car offering, and the early eighties seemed like a ripe period in the American market for Mitsubishi to get into the so-called hot hatch mix, as several other GT-style Japanese sports… more»
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15k Miles One-Owner 1974 Lotus Europa
There is a running gag among some members of the motoring fraternity that Lotus is an acronym that means “Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.” However, that is an unkind assessment because a good Lotus of any description can offer… more»
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1974 Fiat 124 Spider Barn Find
A thick coating of barn dust and a remote location can make almost any car or truck seem interesting. What’s particularly fascinating is when being discovered in utterly awful condition actually works to make a somewhat overlooked classic car… more»
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Incredible Performance! 1964 Cheetah
I wasn’t expecting to find this absolutely gorgeous and rare performance car when I started writing my first Barn Finds post in a long time (missed y’all)! The original constructor is still the owner of this Cheetah, which is… more»
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Carport Find: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s amazing how many old-school Porsches still litter the back alleys and private driveways of California. When you consider how often a non-running air-cooled 911 pops up out west, it’s no surprise at all that dealers like Beverly Hills… more»
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Ready To Restore: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
How many big cats are still lurking in garages, unrestored? Every time I think we might be running out, another one slinks into view. Here on eBay is a 1970 Jaguar XKE 4.2 coupe for restoration, bid to $5250,… more»
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Pristine Commuter: 1988 Honda CRX HF
The Honda CRX has been a cult classic for some time, and in recent years, values have shot up dramatically for good cars. This is especially true for the Si model, which had more power from the factory and… more»
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One of 20 Made: 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Berlinetta
Some of the results from the auctions taking place at Monterey over the last few days suggest that the high end of the collector car market may be experiencing some tightening. Some of the marquee vehicles were either no… more»
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Rare AC Equipped Project: 1975 Triumph TR6
We have seen nearly one hundred examples of the Triumph TR6 over more than a decade at Barn Finds, but only a handful have featured air conditioning. This is another to add to the tally, and it isn’t just… more»
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No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Original and unmolested C1 Corvettes typically fetch impressive prices in the classic market. However, this 1957 example confirms that even modified project candidates can hold their own. It has spent thirty years in storage and is a restoration that… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always believed that it is worth the effort to lie on the ground to photograph a C3 Corvette. No angle better captures its low stance and sweeping lines than shooting from ground level. The seller has adopted that… more»
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Best Replica Ever: 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
For many of us European car nuts, a classic like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the most iconic cars ever built and certainly one of the most striking. You may not call it… more»
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No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s great Corvette experiment stumbled early, and the company came perilously close to pulling the pin due to disappointing sales. However, it persisted, and it would be hard to imagine the automotive landscape without the American sports classic that… more»
