Sometimes, it is difficult to resist the temptation to take a chance on a project that is a project for good reason. That’s certainly a possibility here with this package deal for a pair of Lotus Elans. The seller… more»
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Special Order: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph Frazer started an automaker, Kaiser-Frazer, from the seeds of financially stretched Graham-Paige Motors. Their first cars sold well to an eager public who was willing to buy almost anything. But Kaiser was… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
Although it is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, bidding on eBay auctions can be pretty subdued until the end draws near. The action usually heats up in the final hours as the serious players make their moves. When… more»
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Rare Hardtop: 1984 TVR 280i
TVR remains one of the more intriguing options out there for an enthusiast car that offers tons of exclusivity for very reasonable money. In general, you don’t see them at your local car shows and even some of the… more»
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Project Hiatus: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe
The Jaguar XK120 was introduced at Earl’s Court in 1948. It was a sensation, catapulting the British car industry to an unprecedented level of success. With a body influenced by pre-war French coupes such as the Talbot Lago, the… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»
Runs on Jet Fuel! Turbine-Powered Batmobile
What warm-blooded American boy didn’t want to be Batman in the 1960s and drive the Batmobile like on the 1966-68 television show? I know I did. Then fast-forward 20 years and Batman and the Batmobile reappeared in what would… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Though the 1960 Chevy Corvette was virtually identical to its predecessor, production would break 10,000 units for the first time. The car still relied on a 283 cubic inch V8 in both carbureted and fuel-injected configurations. This nice example… more»
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Factory Fuel Injection: 1976 Porsche 912
It’s rare to see a listing wherein the seller discusses the fuel economy of a vintage Porsche, but according to the listing for this 1976 Porsche 912 with one-year-only factory fuel injection, you can see upwards of 450 miles… more»
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Motorcycle Powered: 1960 Berkley B95
This isn’t the first Berkeley that we have covered but they’re a rare breed and don’t surface often. Besides their rarity, I chose this 1960 B95 subject because I liked the way it looked and thought you would find… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
The owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette must have been into the mindset of making lemonade when life gives you lemons, as the convertible was stolen and then stripped not too long after it rolled off the assembly line. … more»
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Not Running: 1972 Lotus Europa Series 2 Project
Deja vu all over again: here on craigslist is the ninth Lotus Europa we’ve seen at Barn Finds this year, making us the halfway house for adoptable Europas. This one is a 1972 Series 2 with an asking price… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars achieve cult or classic status from the moment the first one rolls off the line. For others, it can take years or decades to accomplish that feat. The 1981 DMC DeLorean falls into the second category. A… more»
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Bald Benz: 1960 Mercedes 190 SL
Without knowing for certain, I imagine that we are looking at a 1960 Mercedes 190 SL that started down a restoration path years ago and then came to an abrupt stop. Lack of time, money, interest, space, or worse,… more»
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Honest Driver: 1956 Porsche 356
In a world where seemingly every vintage Porsche is over-restored to the point of being sold as a museum piece rather than a driver’s car, it is extremely refreshing to see an air-cooled model for sale that has prioritized… more»
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Colorado Barn Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
There’s nothing quite like discovering a classic car hidden in a barn and covered in years of accumulated dust. That description applies to this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, but the time has come for it to emerge from hiding and… more»
