The British-built Jowett Jupiter is one of those cars whose brand isn’t familiar to many people, even some car buffs. It was built between 1950 and 1954 and fewer than 900 of them ever saw the light of day,… more»
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Needs Work: 1968 Fiat Dino Spider
There are some cars that get a pass no matter how trashed they are when discovered. What I mean to say is that they will be restored no matter what, just given the rarity or desirability factor. Obviously, everything… more»
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Well Documented: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
When a classic car could potentially command a six-figure value in the current market, a documented history is essential if the buyer is to protect their investment. That is what is available with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe…. more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette received its first major overhaul in 1963 (The Stingray) and buyers responded enthusiastically. As to not mess with success, Chevrolet made few changes to the car in 1964. Nearly two-thirds sold were convertibles like the seller’s… more»
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8k Original Miles? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are times when writing for Barn Finds involves a very careful balancing act. This is especially true when the subject of an article is a car where the owner states that it is a genuine 1-of-1 example or… more»
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Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»
Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»
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Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»
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BF Auction: 1983 Volvo 244 Turbo
UPDATE – We’ve decided to pull the reserve on this Volvo! If you’d love to have it, be sure to bid below. I’ve owned a handful of old Volvos over the years and they have all been great cars… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler with 8,050 Genuine Miles!
For many people, purchasing a new car will represent the second largest financial investment they will make after the family home. Most will approach the matter logically to ensure they secure a vehicle that best suits their needs. They… more»
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The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911
I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»
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No Reserve and Cherry: 1972 Volvo 1800E
No big surprise, but like many others I fell in love with the graceful lines and elegant European styling of the P1800 watching the popular 60s TV series, The Saint. The suave Roger Moore may have been the show’s… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The original owner of this 1964 Corvette had one eye focused on performance but decided that touches of comfort wouldn’t go astray when completing the Order Form for this beauty. They equipped the car with some of the rarer… more»
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Turbocharged Driver: 1985 Lotus Esprit
This 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo has been nicely refreshed by its current owner who has seemingly done the work necessary to bring it back to reliable running condition. Now, it only has 63,000 miles on the clock but common… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1964 Volvo P1800S
Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
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Ready To Enjoy! 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
What do you do when you want a Shelby Cobra but can’t afford one? You buy a Sunbeam Tiger! But what do you do when you want a Tiger and can’t afford it? You buy the car it was… more»
