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»
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Affordable Maserati: 1990 Chrysler TC
There’s no shortage of odd brand collaborations throughout automotive history, with the Chrysler TC by Maserati hailing as a worthy contender for falling into this category. Chrysler seemed to have hit a near home run during the eighties with… more»
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One Year Only: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible
The fifties were a fun and innovative time period in the course of automotive history, with one of the many reasons including it being the decade when the fiberglass-bodied car we all know and many of us love was… more»
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Garage Find: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Coupe by Touring
Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are the trifecta of exotic sports cars, each propelled to success by strong personalities. The three trod very different paths, with Maserati and Ferrari involved in racing from the start but Lamborghini eschewing the track… more»
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Rust and Raccoon Ravaged: Pair of MGB GTs
Sometimes, as the saying goes, you just bite off more than you can chew. We have all taken on a project that we think we can handle, sit on it for a long while, then sell it in frustration. … more»
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No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES. The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»
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Car Park Find: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
One of the more amazing things about underground parking garages in Europe (particularly in the UK) is that wealthy families and individuals seem to have a habit of leaving desirable cars in their assigned parking spots for years at… more»
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No Reserve Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is an unfortunate reality that pristine and original C2 Corvettes are now beyond the reach of most average enthusiasts. Therefore, cars like this 1966 Convertible have become more important in the current classic market. It isn’t completely original,… more»
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Last of the Breed: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
In 1970, Porsche debuted a mid-engined road car that was wildly revolutionary. Unfortunately, lukewarm styling and a pedestrian powerplant provided by partner Volkswagen threw a wet blanket on sales. When the 914 finally went out of production, it had… more»
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454/4-Speed! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Being in my mid-fifties and growing up in an area that seemed to be ripe with Corvettes, I went from being enamored by the custom ‘Vettes cruising around the streets in my town during my car-crazed youth to later… more»
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California Barn Find: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Hear me out: sometimes, passing on the more powerful and often times more expensive sports car may be the smarter play in the current era of somewhat over-inflated vintage automobile prices. The sad truth is, it seems many buyers… more»
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1981 DMC DeLorean With 3,495 Genuine Miles!
Although the photos may seem to tell a different story, this 1981 DMC DeLorean has led a sheltered life. Its original owner only drove it for three years before parking it in their garage. It remained there for decades… more»
