Of the 38,762 Chevrolet Corvettes built in 1969, I think we’ve covered every one of them. Maybe some even twice! Ok, so that’s probably an exaggeration but they’ve gotten deep coverage here on Barn Finds. One thing, however, that… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Sometimes, a project-grade vehicle looks potentially better than the seller describes. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally you may feel like you’re looking at a car that could be easier to restore than the description lets on. This 1974… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
This 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco is the desirable 16-valve spec model, which the seller is listing for sale on behalf of the longtime family owners. As he tells it, the car was bought ages ago by a deceased member of… more»
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Worth a Gamble? 1973 Triumph Stag
O Stag, how did you fail me? Let me count the ways. The Triumph Stag was built with a V8 engine of Triumph’s own design. This proved fatal. Initially, the engine was fuel injected, but the result was unreliable… more»
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Micro Sports Car: 1943 (?) Crosley Hot Shot
Crosley Motors was a small, independent American manufacturer of subcompact cars (aka microcars). The company was active from 1939 to 1952, with a timeout during World War II. A runabout convertible called the Hot Shot was one of their… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
If you ever doubted the desirability of chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes, you need to look no further than the bidding history on this 1969 model. It looks tired and requires total restoration. However, its auction has attracted twenty-two bids with… more»
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Drive it Away: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Rarely has a car prompted more smiles than the Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. From the grinning grille to the bugged headlights and the car’s diminutive size, the Bugeye oozes charm. The driving experience is surprisingly … spritely. These cars… more»
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“My Red Scirocco Goes 155”: 1980 VW Scirocco
This one’s nostalgic for me. When I was in college, one guy, let’s just call him WB III, had a car that none of the rest of us knew anything about. It was a late-70s to early-80s Volkswagen Scirocco,… more»
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Non-Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Corvette rolled around in 1968, patterned after the Mako Shark concept car. It was a popular move with sales increasing by an additional 10,000 units in its second year, 1969, though the car was mostly… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider
When we come across a needy Alfa Romeo Spider, it’s almost guaranteed to be rusty. And when that needy Alfa is located in the snow belt, you can be sure there are rot holes to be found. Well, in… more»
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Package Deal: VW Beetle and Buggy Kits
I am honestly surprised there’s not more action on the listing yet, as the opening bid is a paltry $4,500 with no reserve for two dune buggies and a parts Beetle to pillage from. While unfinished buggy kits are… more»
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Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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Numbers-Matching 327! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The year was 1966, and after over a decade of research, the results were in. Automobiles were found to be the main culprit of California’s smog problem, and it was in ’66 that the Golden State established the first… more»
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Vintage Racer Project: 1973 Porsche 911 Track Car
I can only imagine how gutting it is to get so far on a project and realize there’s still far too much work to be done – at least, more than you feel like dealing with. Track cars are… more»
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Buy the Car AND the Story: 1957 Corvette
One of the hard and fast rules of car collecting is that you buy the car not the story. What if the story is a good one and has documentation? If you are looking for a beautiful car with… more»
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Parking Lot Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»
