As usual, I’m hoping the Ford paint scholars in the crowd can nail down this color. Alabaster? Light Titanium? I just like to fill in the blanks whenever I can. Whatever color it is, we haven’t seen too many… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few experiences better on a summer’s day than slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair. That is the opportunity provided by this 1972 Corvette… more»
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Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9
We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1979 Celica Supra
The Toyota Celica Supra foreshadowed the arrival of one of Japan’s best-selling sports cars. Still sold today under the Supra name, this model has come a long way from its 100 hp beginnings. Today’s example is a first-year 1979… more»
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Original Orange Paint: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet produced over 4,000 examples of America’s sports car in the attention-getting Corvette Orange (code 66) color in 1977, but it’s been quite a while since I’ve spotted one running around, and its one of those hues that really… more»
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Surprisingly Stock: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
When the second-generation Toyota MR2 debuted, it was like many other second-showings: greatly improved over the somewhat roughshod first-born, but with a loss of that ragged edge that made the earlier edition so interesting. The earliest MR2s were mid-engined… more»
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48k Original Miles: No Reserve 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
Chevrolet threw a party in 1978, and the Corvette was the guest of honor. Twenty-five years had elapsed since the badge first hit the market, and the company celebrated by releasing a Silver Anniversary edition. Our feature ‘Vette is… more»
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One Year Only: 1976 Porsche 912E
I guess it could be considered the automotive equivalent of getting the band back together again when Porsche released the 912E in 1976. Viewed as a temporary replacement for the 914 as the company completed development work on the… more»
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Project or Parts: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Many people believe that the Jaguar E-Type in Roadster form is one of the most beautiful production cars ever built. Its swooping lines and curves ensured that it drew attention upon its unveiling, and good examples continue to command… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1970 Porsche 911 RS Tribute
If you want a genuine Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, be prepared to shell out a lot of money. In a world where supercars are surprisingly common, the connoisseur’s choice is a vehicle like, a limited production sports model… more»
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Grand Prix White Targa: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
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Rare & Cheap: 1958 Berkeley Sport SE492
Motoring history is littered with examples of manufacturers that blazed brilliantly like automotive meteors before fading into oblivion. One such company was Berkeley, a British marque that produced a range of sports cars between 1956 and 1960. With a… more»
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Roadster Project: 1959 MGA
For sale in Panorama City, California, on Facebook Marketplace is a 1959 MGA project car that enjoys rust-free status thanks to its location out west. But beyond that, it’s an ambitious project. Everything is very dirty and/or weathered, it’s… more»
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Drive Or Swim: 1964 Amphicar Model 770
Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster
We’ve really come to appreciate the BMW Z3 in recent years. They offer impressive performance, are easy to work on, comfortable, and are a blast to drive. Calling it a gentleman’s Miata is quite accurate. While they have proven… more»
