+ In the early 1950s, the Donald Healey Motor Company was producing four models, all of them large-ish cars, and all of them expensive. After a trip to the US in 1951, Healey concluded that a market gap existed… more»
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389/4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
The Catalina badge served as a trim level for Pontiac for its first few years, although it became a stand-alone model by the end of the fifties decade. But a new package came along for 1964, the 2+2 option,… more»
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Manual or Auto? 1970 Jaguar E-Type
Regular readers will know the Jaguar E-Type holds a special place in my heart. I believe it is one of the most beautiful cars in automotive history, especially in Roadster form. This 1970 2+2 Coupe brings an air of… more»
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Rockefeller Owned? 27k Mile 1991 Mazda Miata SE
The seller says that this 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE (Special Edition) was owned by a member of the famous Rockefeller family: Michael J. Rockefeller, to be exact. But, not that Michael Rockefeller, the one who is thought to… more»
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Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
The first generation (aka C1) of the Chevy Corvette would continue to soldier on in 1961, not due for replacement until the Sting Ray era that would begin in 1963. The most noticeable changes for ’61 were in the… more»
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Promising Driver: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette ranks high on the list of cars we run across here at Barn Finds for often having an interesting story dating from years back to go along with it, and this 1959 model for sale here… more»
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Barn Find: 1966 Triumph Spitfire Mk II
Sometimes cars are actually found in real barns. Here’s one on eBay, a 1966 Triumph Spitfire Mk II project car, purchased from an estate after sitting in a dry barn for over twenty years. This car is bid to… more»
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Rare Big-Block: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this garage is a C3 Corvette that is more than a pretty face. First impressions are that it is a tidy and clean driver, but we must delve below the surface to discover its party piece. Chevrolet… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I can’t imagine owning a desirable classic, only to leave it languishing in a garage for years. That has been the story with this 1966 Corvette Convertible, although it should be ready to hit the road as soon as… more»
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Desirable Early Example: 1970 Datsun 240Z
It is fair to say that the 1960s was a decade of learning for Japanese car manufacturers like Datsun. They progressed from building lightly re-engineered licensed copies of European models to developing their brands and unique vehicles. For Datsun,… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1994 Acura NSX
The Acura NSX is one of the more sought-after sports cars of the 90s, offering the rare combination of Honda-like reliability with the exotica factor that keeps limited-production cars like this creeping towards six-figures with ease. The NSX shown… more»
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Rare Mopar: 1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo
In the late 1970s, Apple, Commodore, and Tandy introduced machines that would revolutionize the world. By the mid-1980s, two million consumers owned Apple computers, and nearly everyone else wanted to. The techno-craze infused automotive design as well. Instrument clusters… more»
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Parts Pile: 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Let’s not do the whole “that will buff out” thing. It’s not funny any more. And really, there’s very little funny about what happened to this poor Maserati Merak SS that has clearly fallen on hard times. The story… more»
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Original L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve always believed that the Chevrolet Corvette came of age with the release of the C2. That isn’t to denigrate the C1, but the company learned much from that series and used that knowledge to produce a genuine high-performance… more»
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The Ultimate Coupe: 1983 Audi Quattro
It’s rare when you find a limited-production European sports car for sale at any price, but when the ask is reasonable and the car has a chance at being restored, you need to move quickly. This is a limited… more»
BF Success Story: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We recently helped the owner of this 1962 Corvette find a new home for it. After a successful BF Auction, the car is now safely tucked away in its new owner’s garage! Both parties are happy with how smoothly… more»
