We’ve seen many exotic cars sitting in barns over the last few years here, and whether a person considers a 1974 Porsche 914 “exotic” or not, it’s nonetheless a Porsche, which a lot of people think of when they… more»
Sports Cars
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Turbo Hot Hatch: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
Like most car enthusiasts, I have a short list of vehicles that reside in the “If I ever found one, I’d buy one” category. While early 90s domestics aren’t a big target of mine, the Dodge Daytona is an… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster
The automotive world was littered with kit cars from the 1960s until the 1980s. They are rarely seen today, but one of the better cars from the days of old was the 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster. Buyers could choose… more»
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Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100
Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many purists view the 1970 Corvette as the best of the C3 models. They generally base this belief on that year being the last before Chevrolet began detuning its engines to comply with upcoming emission restrictions. This 1970 Convertible… more»
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Character Custom: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
A decade has passed since this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette underwent what the seller describes as a frame-off restoration. Some enthusiasts will view it more as a refurbishment due to the changes made during that process. However, if potential buyers… more»
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Rotary Engine Survivor: 1974 Mazda RX-3
UPDATE 02/04/2023: Listing a classic car for sale in the weeks leading to Christmas can be a wise move as potential buyers consider treating themselves to an early present. However, sometimes the strategy doesn’t work, and that appears the… more»
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Poster Imperfect: 1986 Corvette Convertible
A lot of Corvette enthusiasts felt like the new mid-engine C8 Corvette was too radical a departure from the norm. However, those of us around for the change between the C3 and C4 can tell you that that particular… more»
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Fiberglass Fun: 1973 Saab Sonett III Project
Hollywood’s weirdest productions occasionally turn into cult classics. So it is with vintage cars – a lucky few models ignite a fervor completely out of proportion to their performance, sales statistics, and popularity at the time. The AMC Pacer,… more»
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Original 427: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is important never to judge a book by its cover because it could be the ideal way to miss out on a promising classic project. That might be the case with this 1968 Corvette Convertible. Its tired exterior… more»
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Drop Top Fun: 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
If you have thought about buying a two seater European sports cars, you have probably considered the Alfa Romeo Spider. The two seater roadster was first introduced in 1966 and was manufactured until 1993. The above example is a… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 Kurtis Sport Car KB 001!
There has long been debate about what was the first genuine American sports car, with some people pinning that label on the Chevrolet Corvette. However, more knowledgeable individuals point the finger at the Kurtis Sport Car (KSC), even though… more»
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Used Car Alternative: 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition
Have you seen the price of used cars lately? It is hard to get a clapped-out econobox with less than 100K on the clock for less than $5,000 anymore. However, there is a thinking out of the box alternative… more»
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Estimated 600 HP: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The ZR1 was a package first offered on the C3 Corvette back in 1970, but it was initially dropped after the ’72 model and didn’t reappear until nearly two decades later when it became available again on the C4… more»
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Franco-Italian: 1952 Simca 8 Sport Convertible
Early European carmakers were children of relationships that paired and separated repeatedly. First, this company owns that one, then the reverse is true! Brands could change hands half a dozen times before finally fading away, only to be reanimated… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1962 Porsche 356 Project
There’s a certain level of empathy we tend to have here at Barn Finds when it comes to rescuing forlorn project cars. Many of us would likely make bad decisions (myself included) to save a special car that was… more»
