There are few images more evocative than driving down an Italian coastline, in an open-topped red Italian classic, stopping at small coffee shops for a quick sip of espresso before slipping back on the driving gloves and blasting down… more»
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Rare Bumblebee: 1974 Porsche 914 Can Am Limited Edition
The rising tide that has lifted vintage Porsche prices into the stratosphere has had a large effect on the Porsche 914 market. These once maligned little sports cars are now fetching real money for good examples. That is, if… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454!
I don’t know of an enthusiast who doesn’t dream of the day they wander into a barn or shed to discover automotive gold. That has been the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Below that layer of dust… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Even in project form, E-Types are exciting! So imagine how we felt when a local guy called up and asked if we could help him sell three that he inherited from his father. All three are from 1969 and… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers knew that a new model was waiting in the wings, ready for release the following year, it didn’t prevent the 1962 Corvette from setting a sales record. The sales increase from the previous year was significant, demonstrating… more»
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Right-Hand Drive 1967 Lotus Elan S3 SE Coupe
Lotus cars are coming out of the woodwork these days, as Barn Finds has featured several lately. These British sports cars were mostly fiberglass with mostly useful engines producing almost enough power. From the early Elite to the later… more»
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LSD Equipped: 55k Mile 1979 Porsche 911SC
This 1979 Porsche 911 SC is described as a numbers-matching survivor that has lived in Arizona all its life and today has just 55K original miles on the clock. This is about as good as it gets for me… more»
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Stunning Tribute: 1976 Sbarro BMW 328
Here’s one you don’t see every day: a replica of BMW’s stunning (and exceedingly expensive) 328 roadster. This one was built in small batches by Sbarro, a Swiss company that turned them out in the 1970s, typically with a… more»
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Show Quality: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes the condition of this 1968 Corvette as “show quality,” and one look at the supplied photos seems to support that statement. It presents superbly, but the beast hiding under its hood ensures it possesses the performance… more»
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Time to Fly: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo
Back in the 1990s, Mitsubishi Motors stretched car lovers’ imaginations at all four corners. Surely, aside from exotic cars, there was little else in the world that could touch a vehicle like the 1993 3000GT VR-4 for innovation? If… more»
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Big-Block Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When Chevrolet shoehorned its big-block V8 under the hood of its Corvette, they transformed an iconic vehicle into one with performance to leave you breathless. This 1968 ‘Vette features its original big-block, but it has hibernated since 1980. It… more»
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Rare Turbo Kit: Callaway Turbo BMW 320i
This listing for a pair of E21-chassis BMW 3-Series is a tantalizing opportunity for anyone who is a fan of the unloved member of BMW’s sports sedan family. Slotting between the iconic 2002 and the 80s hero E30, the… more»
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Rare Edition: 1951 MG TD Competition Model
It is hard for first-timers seeking a DIY restoration project to go past traditional British sports cars. Most parts remain available and affordable, while the elegantly simple engineering that is a hallmark of these classics means that an owner… more»
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1 of 843: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
The Mopar products upgraded by none other than Carroll Shelby have hung on the edges of the vintage car community for a few years, never quite becoming legitimate collector cars. Cars like this Shelby Charger seemingly have all… more»
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Multicultural Show Car: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster
An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»
