“Today, the 507 presents in wonderful usable condition…” Holy smokes– if this is what Sotheby’s considers a “driver,” then maybe I’m just not living right. This absolutely stunning 1958 BMW 507 Roadster is a standout even among the many… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
From a “bang for your bucks” perspective, it’s easy to see why 7,717 buyers in 1968 chose to equip their new Corvette with the L36 version of the 427ci big-block V8. It represented a minimal outlay and endowed the… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was a sports car marketed by VW as a 2+2 coupe from 1955-74. Internally known as the Type 14, some of the mechanical bits of the Karmann Ghia was borrowed from the VW Beetle with styling… more»
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Garaged 30 Years: 1962 Triumph TR3B
Triumph TR3s are no stranger to Barn Finds but they are to me as I have covered 4s, 6s, and 7s but I don’t believe that I have eyeballed a 3. This 1962 example is referenced as a garage… more»
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Fifty Years In The Barn: 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet
Some cars are have a desirable name. Some have beautiful lines. Some have racing pedigree. And some have a personal history that makes them, individually, more compelling than other, similar machines. This 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet checks all… more»
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Rare Color? No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette considers it to be rare due to its Laguna Gray color. Apparently of the 17,316 ‘Vettes produced that year, 1,300, or 7.5% were so finished. So, rare? Depends on one’s definition of… more»
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Barn Find Inheritance: Corvair Yenko Stinger
Don Yenko was an American racecar driver and car dealer who became famous for creating the Yenko Camaro S/C 427 and other high-performance cars. His earliest effort in that arena was the Yenko Stinger which saw as few as… more»
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Rare Color Combo: 1968 Porsche 911
Rare color combinations can make all the difference on certain cars. Sure, you find a Dodge Omni GLH in the less frequently seen colors of red or blue and it’s notable, but certainly not life-changing in terms of the… more»
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Incredible Tribute Racer: 1957 Ferrari TRC 625
If you want to own a genuine Ferrari 625 TRC Spider, you’re going to have to do two things: one, be patient, as they only made two; and second, pony up the big bucks, because that kind of exclusivity… more»
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 4-Speed
Reader Pat L. sent us this nice looking 1973 Corvette to examine. The car is for sale here on Craigslist for an asking price of $15,000. The car is equipped with its numbers matching L-82 engine backed by a… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While the C1 and C2 Corvette may not achieve immediate recognition on foreign shores, the C3 Corvette faces no such challenge. Along with the First Generation Mustang, the C3 has one of the most iconic silhouettes in the automotive… more»
Soft Window Targa Project: 1968 Porsche 912
While every air-cooled Porsche is essentially an enthusiast car, we have to remember that many of them were purchased by people who just wanted the most expensive car they could buy – just like today. But when you find… more»
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Unfinished Project: Custom Ferrari 250 GT SWB
While the prospect of finishing someone else’s one-off project is daunting, there are some efforts that look so valiant you almost feel obligated to bring it across the finish line. This is a Ferrari 250 GT SWB recreation that… more»
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Parked in ’76: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the most satisfying tasks an owner can face when dealing with a genuine barn find is washing away decades of accumulated dust to reveal what hides beneath. The seller purchased this 1965 Corvette Convertible about fourteen months… more»
993 Turbo S Conversion: 1992 Porsche 911
This may look like a desirable 993-chassis Porsche 911, but it’s actually a fairly extensive re-creation using a 1992 964 as the basis for the re-skin. This was all the rage back in the 70s and 80s when 911s… more»
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1 of 4,248 Made: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible
We all know the 1980s were big years for aftermarket companies to cozy up to the OEMs to make limited-production models like this convertible conversion 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible. This is actually one of my favorite Toyotas ever… more»
