The XK120 was an accident. William Lyons, Jaguar’s chief, dreamed of producing a saloon-bodied luxury car that would go at least 100 mph. But World War II interrupted the continuum of life, and afterward, what was needed in a… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE
Few imports from the late 80s and early 90s have become as sought after as the S13-chassis Nissan 240SX. These cars were somewhat ignored when they first came out, living in the shadow of the mighty 300ZX. The 240SX… more»
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Air-Cooled Art Car: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
I have to admit, I don’t quite know what’s going on here. This 1972 Porsche 911 Targa is described – well, poorly, but it seems as if the seller intended for this car to become an art installation versus… more»
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Long Hood Survivor: 1971 Porsche 911T
I recently had the chance to talk to an owner of a ’72 Porsche 911 while on a plane, and he shared with me the pictures of his absolutely gorgeous long-hood survivor. The incredible thing was that despite paying… more»
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Matching Numbers Drophead: 1958 Aston Martin DB Mark lll
When it comes to owning a vintage European classic, there is plenty of evidence that in the U.S., finding a desirable car in left hand drive configuration is a significant driver of value. While limited production models are generally… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Perhaps the best feature of a compact sports car like the classic Bugeye Sprite is that it can be shoved into the far corner of a storage unit until there’s time allocated to work on it. That seems to… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427
We have many readers with a passion for C2 Corvettes, making me wonder whether there is an ultimate example that would capture their heart, imagination, and wallet. This 1966 Convertible could be a strong contender because it ticks many… more»
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Cheap Gray Market Find: 1980 Porsche 928
Every now and again, there is a car on the list of “for sale” listings to write up that I just want to run out and buy immediately. This is one of those cars. It’s a gray market Porsche… more»
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Matching-Numbers 454/4-Speed! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Two things really stood out in my mind when I first saw this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. Well, actually three. My first thought was just how good this car looks all the way around, followed by the matching numbers 454… more»
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Classic Corvettes: Three From The 1960s For Sale
If you’ve been searching for a C1 or C2 Corvette but have struggled to find a likely candidate, your search may be over. The owner of these three Corvettes has reached the point where he can no longer drive… more»
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Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!
We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»
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U Assemble It Project: 1957 BMW 503
Here’s one that I’m yet to encounter, a 1957 BMW 503. Considered a twenty-year barn resident, and one of only 416 assembled, this tourer has all of the ingredients necessary for a cool discovery. It’s a project, probably without… more»
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Humpty Dumpty: 1965 396 Corvette Coupe
Project Corvettes are seen pretty regularly here on Barn Finds. However, it is becoming increasingly rare to see a project C2. A large number of that generation’s survivors have either been hoarded away or restored. Regardless of condition, C2s… more»
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Euro Delivery Project: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is a project but one with an interesting history. It’s a genuine European-delivery car that has been off the road for some time and had its Targa top panel stolen while sitting idle in… more»
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Fixit Twofer: 1979 and 1982 Alfa Romeo Spiders Veloce
Two Alfa Spiders for one low price. One White. One, a rather rare color called Celeste Chiaro — a light, minty green. It was part of the reason I picked this advert from the tip list actually. Of course,… more»
