By 1981, It was known that Chevrolet had essentially finalized the specifications of a new Corvette to replace the venerable C3 and that it was scheduled for release in 1983. It meant that any remaining changes to the existing… more»
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Rare Factory AC: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
I was 12 when the slightly restyled ’67 Mustang hit the streets. I remember seeing my first fastback and liking how the fastback now reached all the way to the rear trunk. I also thought the three taillights in that… more»
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Ultimate 90s Machine: 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
If you’re of a certain age, few modern sports cars are more iconic than the MKIV Toyota Supra. Before it was the halo car of The Fast and the Furious franchise, the Supra was already iconic. Its shape, the… more»
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Mirror Finish: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Chevrolet introduced the C2 Corvette in 1963, and although it featured many changes below the skin, it was the inclusion for the first time of a Coupe variant that captured the public’s attention. The one-year-only Split Window remains instantly… more»
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Kit Car Exotica: 2004 Ultima GTR
In addition to its outrageous looks, the Ultima GTR is ridiculously fast. Although it’s considered a kit car, it’s a very high-end product that is difficult to replicate for less than $100,000 (based on some owners’ calculations after their… more»
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Gift Wrapped: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
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A Different Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
More often than not, it seems like when you hear someone in the car circuit talking about Fox bodies, they’re usually referring to the third-generation Ford Mustang. But also back in ’79, the Mercury Capri lost its European styling… more»
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16K Original Miles: 1987 Porsche 930
$235,000 may seem like an insane amount of money to blow on a single car, but it’s business as usual for an air-cooled Porsche 911. Of course, this is a turbocharged 930 model with only 16,600 miles, so the… more»
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Fresh 350: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet produced 6,648 Corvette Convertibles in 1970, and we’ve seen a few over the years at Barn Finds. This car could be better than most because it has many attributes that some will find impossible to resist. Not only… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph released the original Spitfire in 1962, with the car undergoing various running changes until the final vehicle rolled off the line in Canley, Coventry, England, in October 1980. During its illustrious career, an incredible 314,332 Spitfires found their… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1952 Crosley Skorpion
Update 12/20/22 – The asking price of this fiberglass oddity has been nearly cut in half! Will that be enough to find it a new home though? Find it here on eBay. Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Sisuman…. more»
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Parked for Years: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
UPDATE: 12/19/2022: There are few things more frustrating than listing an object with good intentions, only to fall foul of a non-paying winning bidder. It is especially true when potential buyers don’t face the obstacle of a reserve. That… more»
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Low Mileage, No Reserve: 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
We love to complain about rising prices for cars we’d like to own, but if any car deserves its emerging collectible status, it is the Fox body Ford Mustang. These cars are overachievers in nearly every category. Want to… more»
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Engine-Out Service Done: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
The Lotus Esprit is the Europa all grown up. The car was conceived in 1971 when Giorgetto Giugiaro and Colin Chapman met to discuss two new projects – one to replace the Elan and one to replace the Europa…. more»
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Clipper Blue Survivor: 1949 MG TC
Sometimes, all it takes is a rare paint code to get you excited about a car you never cared about. While I understood the significance of the MG TC as it relates to its place in the world of… more»
