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»
Sports Cars
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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»
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Only 3,944 Miles: 1991 Mazda Miata Special Edition
This is only the second 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 Special Edition in British Racing Green we have featured here on Barn Finds. That first one had just 25,000 miles on it, but this one here has that one beat…. more»
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Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»
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BF Auction: Ravenna Green 1973 Porsche 914
About five years ago, we set out on a quest to find a Porsche 914. We really wanted a 911, but prices were already skyrocketing. After reading about the 914, we realized they offered a lot of that Porsche… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Convertible
We see our share of C3 Corvettes at Barn Finds, and their condition varies wildly. Some are beautifully restored trailer queens, while others are project cars requiring major work. This 1972 Convertible fits between the two. It is a… more»
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Pristine 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1!
The performance option package for the already popular Ford Mustang hit the market with the 1969 model. A fresh new idea and name was needed in order to appeal to performance enthusiasts compared to the “GT” tag, which was… more»
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A Lesson In Preservation: Jay Leno And The Jag
Most classic car enthusiasts know Jay Leno’s Garage. And with some 3.4 million subscribers, his Restoration Blog on YouTube gets plenty of attention too. The Blog is an every-few-month progress update for fans, designed to show how Jay and… more»
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52K Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
An odometer that shows 52,000 miles is a lot of miles on a 2 year old car but this car is 46 years old and is completely documented. This orange 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is located in Huntington Station, New… more»
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50-Year First Owner: 1972 Datsun 240Z
I was 15 when the 240Z was introduced. I remember vividly seeing my first Z, an orange one just like this, that a neighbor had bought. I couldn’t believe it was a Datsun, who like other Japanese automakers (save… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many enthusiasts believe the 1972 model year was a landmark for the C3 Corvette. Apart from pointing to the chrome bumpers, they think the company’s engineering changes for the following year removed some of the Corvette’s hard-edged performance. Our… more»
