The MGA cycled through five distinct models over its eight-year production history: the first was the 1500, named for its engine’s displacement; then came the 1600 Mk I; the Twin Cam; the 1600 Mk II – a slight misnomer… more»
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True Barn Find: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV
In the 1960s and 1970s, Alfa Romeo built several iterations of the Giulia GTV sports/touring car. In racing form, it took several European Touring Car championships, so, they were all about performance and handling. The seller’s 1968 edition has… more»
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Never Unwrapped: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With Only 30 Miles!
We’ve seen a few low-mileage classics over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette could be in a league of its own. Not only is it a highly-desirable first-year ZR-1 model, but it has a… more»
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Nice Driver: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
We’ve recently seen a few nice C3 Corvettes at Barn Finds, but this 1973 model stands out. That isn’t because it is an ultra-cheap project car or a meticulously restored vehicle but because it is one of the tidiest… more»
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No Reserve: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
Finding an affordable classic British sports car project can be challenging, but this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 could be a prime candidate. It looks pretty tired, but the fact the seller is offering it with No Reserve may prove… more»
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Potential Bargain? Wire Wheel 1969 MGB GT
I knew very little about MGB’s GT until I got an extended ride in a friend’s 1967 edition a few years back. It was a 90-mile round trip that involved suburban and two-lane rural roads, as well as 70+… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
Britain entered what became known as the “Age of Austerity” following World War II, with many items we now take for granted strictly rationed. One of these was fuel, with rationing finally ending in 1950. The country’s economy was… more»
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Backyard Exotic: 1974 Maserati Merak
While the Maserati Merak has historically been one of the more under-loved sports cars, it’s still a small tragedy to see one laid up like this. The listing has next to no information, but I suppose there isn’t much… more»
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Same Family Since ’86: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this garage is a classic that many enthusiasts would give their right arm to own. You don’t need to go to such radical lengths, but submitting a bid could make the dream of owning this 1959 Corvette… more»
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Low-Mile Euro-Spec: 1975 Lancia Beta Montecarlo
These mid-engine Lancia Beta Montecarlos are better known—and command higher prices—in Europe than in the U.S. Here, they’re an oddity, but a rather attractive one. If you do cotton to a Montecarlo two-seater, this is a very good choice…. more»
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Rare Sports Car Project: 1955 Swallow Doretti
The intertwining of William Lyons, Swallow Sidecar, Swallow Coachbuilding, Tube Investments, and Jaguar gave us more than the sum of its parts in the form of sidecars, motorcycles, and sensational roadsters. But precisely how did these resolve into –… more»
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F1 Driver Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo
Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari was an Italian race car driver and founder of Ferrari. Throughout his life, Ferrari model names were drawn from various influences including places in Italy, engine specs, and racing. However, it wasn’t until fourteen… more»
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-Speed
Some classics can be pretty surprising, which is true with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It features one of the most desirable mechanical combinations offered by Chevrolet, and its enormous string of awards stands as a testament to its originality…. more»
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Rare Special Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7
Special editions are a dime a dozen, but some limited offerings in the car world are worth paying attention when they show up for sale. This 1983 Mazda RX-7 is a prime example of this, as it is a… more»
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Best in the US? 1992 Acura NSX
Saying you own the best of anything that more than one example was made of is a lofty claim to make, but in an era where it’s hard to stand out for anything, big words are sometimes a necessity…. more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Many enthusiasts spent years focusing on the chrome-bumper C3 Corvette models, ignoring later examples. That situation has changed as those people now recognize that these cars have much to offer potential buyers. This 1977 ‘Vette is a perfect example… more»
