To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill speaking of the Soviet Union in 1939, here we have a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside of an enigma. This car – for sale on The Samba – is a Volkswagen-based coupé built… more»
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Sold By Buick! 1974 Opel Manta 1900
Opel Automobile GmbH (a German division of General Motors at one time) built the Manta across two generations from 1970 to 1988. It was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that was sold as the Manta 1900 in the U.S. by… more»
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Off Road Since ’71: 1952 MG TD
Is there a more iconic sports car than the MG TD? Well, for a time, this was basically the four-wheeled membership card to any sports car club you wished, but the torch may have been passed from the classic… more»
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In-Law’s 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Garage Find
One of my biggest failings in the car hobby is that when I come across a seriously cool car for peanuts price-wise, I never flip it. I see it as a sign that I should own it, like the… more»
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First One Sold! 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Can a car ever be considered a work of art? It is a question that has often sparked debate. Art connoisseurs might argue that a car is little more than a collection of steel, glass, and plastic. Classic car… more»
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Low VIN: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z (and later 260Z and 280Z) was Nissan’s Japanese answer to those economical European sports cars. And they turned out to be more reliable than some of their British competitors. The 240Z first appeared in 1969 and… more»
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Satisfyingly Quick: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Compared to the numerous fine offerings the folks at Dodge have provided us with since then, the 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z may not seem like much of a performer by today’s standards, but back in the mid-eighties when… more»
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Starting From Scratch: 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe
A couple of days from now, you can be the owner of a Corvette. A 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe, to be exact. A couple of years from now, you might be able to drive it. If you spend all… more»
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Keep The Flames? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette With No Reserve
Custom touches on classic cars will often divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will approve, while others will decry such changes. Such is the case with this 1974 Corvette. It is a solid and healthy classic that would benefit from a… more»
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Frame Off Redo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454
Earlier in the week I covered this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and tried to sing its praises – particularly as they compare to earlier C3s, such as this 1971 example. From a market and collectibility perspective, it seems that steel… more»
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No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Europa
In the roughly 17 months that I have been writing for Barn Finds, one rare car shows up quite often in the “sell this thing NOW” category: the Lotus Europa. We’ve covered fourteen of them since April of ’22…. more»
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Stunning Restoration! 1962 Kellison J6 Panther
When the subject of kit cars arises, typically what comes to my mind most often are seventies garage projects built on top of a VW donor chassis, such as the Bradley GT. I’ve always been keen on the idea… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
Of all the Italian Sports cars, the Fiat 124 Spider is without a doubt the most underappreciated. The styling was handled by Pininfarina and the twin-cam engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Fiat’s image here in the States likely… more»
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Sateen Silver Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding marques that have survived for seven decades is not difficult, with many having comfortably found their way into triple-digit territory. Finding badges that have achieved the feat is more challenging. Volkswagen fell short of the mark with its… more»
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First Year Offering! 1968 AMC Javelin
The AMC Javelin first hit the dealerships as a 1968 model and was hailed as the brand’s entry into the pony car market, a very hot segment in the industry at the time and a pretty cool offering from… more»
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Full-Size Fun! 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
1968 was a fine year for the folks at Plymouth with their introduction of the new Road Runner, but the brand was also taking good care of their customers who were shopping for something sporty but in a bit… more»
