Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
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Original Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
As I sat down looking at the listing for this 1973 Corvette Stingray, I reflected upon my car ownership history. The longest I’ve ever hung onto a vehicle has been eleven years, but this classic is in a different… more»
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TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe
TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
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21K Miles: 1970 Porsche 914
After literally decades of being mostly unloved and in the basement, value-wise, the Porsche 914 is finally coming on strong. Maybe too strong for those of us who missed the rock bottom pricing of a few years ago. The… more»
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Project Needs Motor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1963, the Chevy Corvette would finally get its long-awaited redesign after 10 years. And a second body style would become available, the coupe, for which only 1963 would have the split rear window that collectors covet today. This… more»
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Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
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Rust-Free Roadster: 1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady
The Datsun Fairlady, also known as the Sports in some markets, was a roadster produced in the sixties and pre-dates the company’s famed Z car of the seventies. Over 40,000 of these rolled off the assembly line during the… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Traditional British sports cars maintain a strong following in the classic market. Although values on many examples are increasing below the market average, they can still represent an enjoyable long-term investment. They don’t usually possess the sheer power of… more»
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Easy Repair: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few experiences in life that can test your resolve more than finding your beloved classic car sporting accident damage. Surveying the damage can be heartbreaking, especially when the owner must admit it was self-inflicted. Such is the… more»
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Barn Snoozing Z: 1981 Datsun 280ZX
Cars hidden away and in a deep sleep for 10 years or more in barns, sheds, warehouses, even storage units, come up regularly here on Barn Finds. They’re still out there, folks. The seller bought this 1981 280ZX from… more»
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Structural Integrity: 1970 MG MGB GT
If I ever become insane enough to go back to school for a doctorate, I think I will study metallurgy. My doctorate would be built around research into the steels and processes used back in the day to build… more»
Un-stalled Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s now-iconic sports car began life in 1953 and barely survived as the early editions came with the same inline-6 that you could order in a family sedan. Things changed in 1956 when a V8 was added and styling… more»
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Talladega Red Survivor: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
One of the more surprising trends over the last few months among 80s-era collector cars is the surge in values for the classic Saab 900. Not all 900s, mind you, but the limited production models like the special edition… more»
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LA Parking Garage Find: Testarossa, Viper, and BMW 850 for $140K!
Here’s one of the more unusual craigslist postings we’ve seen: a collection of exotic cars offered for a flat price of $140,000 by a seller who admits he hasn’t had a steady job in five years and now needs… more»
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Life-Long Love: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
When he was a young boy, the owner of this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera spotted the car sitting on the showroom floor at his local Lincoln/Mercury dealer. It was love at first sight, and, decades later, he parked the… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1994, Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette has reached its twelfth year of production. Sales had begun tapering, but the C4 demonstrated that manufacturers were rediscovering their performance mojo. This Corvette is a tidy survivor that remains original and unmolested. With… more»
