This 1981 Toyota Celica GT is a desirable coupe model with some very tasteful modifications, both under the hood and in the suspension department. We rarely see this era of Celica in any form, much less in a semi-restored… more»
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Needs Work: 1952 MG TD
This ad on eBay listing a 1952 MG TD contains one salient sentence: “The vehicle needs work.” So let’s go with that, and figure out exactly what it might take to resurrect this MG, and why you might want… more»
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283/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
While it faced potential extinction in 1955 due to poor sales, the C1 Corvette bounced back solidly to cement its place in automotive history. Tidy and original examples are highly sought after, and the indications are that this 1958… more»
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First One Off the Line: 1985 Avanti II
“Hail Marys” rarely work for carmakers on the brink of failure. Creating a distinctive car to lure customers into showrooms doesn’t fix the underlying issues that cause makers to exit the marketplace. Studebaker tried in vain with the Avanti. … more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1989 Toyota Celica ST
Toyota has long enjoyed a reputation for producing cars with great little twin-cam engines that punch above their weight. Its four-cylinder powerplants are particularly noteworthy because they have enjoyed success in many forms of motorsport, including the grueling World… more»
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Maserati Engine: 19K-Mile 1973 Citroen SM
“Trust the SM. You’d be surprised what a machine can do when it knows you believe in it. Easy on the steering wheel. Handle it gently. Don’t overwhelm the SM. It will do what you want it to. The… more»
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Mini Muscle! 1976 VW Camaro Z/28
Kit cars and replicas are no strangers to the pages of Barn Finds, but if you ask me, this one sort of falls in between the two. Some of you may have seen products from the KAR Manufacturing Company… more»
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Rare 1963 René Bonnet Missile
By 1961, René Bonnet had parted ways with Charles Deutsche and launched his own line of Renault-based fiberglass sports cars. The first car out of his own factory was a redesign of the two-seat DB LeMans roadster, now powered… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL lived many years in the shadow of the 300SL, and then it began to tick up in value when collectors realized they were priced out of the gullwing game. The 190SL shown here is the sort… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1990 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
We don’t see Lotus Esprits come up for sale nearly enough. They are beautiful sports cars, and certainly suitable stewards for the brand that embraced lightness and handling over raw power. The Esprit shown here is a 1990 Turbo… more»
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Solid Sports Car: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was an evolution of the TR4. The “4A” was built between 1965 and 1967 while the “4” was produced during the four years prior. The primary difference was the use of an independent rear suspension (IRS),… more»
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Final Version of the Nine: 1953 Singer SM1500 4AD Roadster
During the 1930s, Singer ran an active race program, and it yearned to capitalize on the halo of its successes, not to mention cover the cost of frequent forays to tracks around the world. A sporty road car might… more»
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Spain Garage Find: 1976 Lamborghini Urraco P250
These days, there really is no such thing as an “affordable” Ferrari or Lamborghini. It seems that increasingly, every new model is yet another range-topper. And while these cars have never been within reach of the every day enthusiast,… more»
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Third Time Lucky? 1937 Morris Eight Series I Two-Seat Tourer
UPDATE 04/23/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, especially when the vehicle caters to a niche market. Such is the case with this 1937 Morris Eight Two-Seat Tourer. It is a rare little beast because even though the… more»
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Rat Rod Corvette? 1958 C1
It isn’t very often you see an early Corvette with a patina like this 1958 has. Since Corvettes are fiberglass, they don’t show layers of paint and primer over surface rust like other cars. This one was originally Silver… more»
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No Reserve LT1: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
A red Corvette is one of those cars that instantly brings a smile to my face, every time I spot one. It’s just one of those immediately recognizable American works of art that artists write songs about and people… more»
