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»
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Many New Parts: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
One of the most significant challenges an owner can face when purchasing a project car is determining what parts they will require to return their new toy to its pristine best. The person who buys this 1959 MGA will… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1966 Corvette Convertible wouldn’t suit a buyer contemplating a faithful restoration in its current guise. However, it represents a stalled project that has generated plenty of interest. This is no surprise because C2 Corvettes remain one of the… more»
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Original And Complete! 1974 Triumph TR6
Along with the Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger, the TR6 is one of my favorite sportscars. We’re talking just skin deep here because I’m only considering the design and appearance. Yeah, I know, pretty weak for a car guy but like many,… more»
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Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3
The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»
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No Reserve Turbo: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31-era of the classic Nissan 300ZX remains one of the more accessible chapters in Nissan’s sports car history. For years, it has been stationed at the bottom of the food chain, but this appears to be changing as… more»
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Collectors Edition! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor
As a Barn Finds reader myself, one of the things I consistently notice is how many low mileage, well cared for and affordably priced examples of the Chevrolet Corvette seem to cross the block, especially the C3 cars and… more»
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Pint-Sized Fun: Pair Of Berkeley SE492 Roadsters
Sometimes an advertisement can present a wealth of information yet leave some details mysterious. In this case, the “what” is obvious: a pair of beautiful Berkeley roadsters, one 1959 and one 1958, listed here on Craigslist. The “where” is… more»
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Rust Free Garage Find: 1971 Jaguar E-Type
This 1971 Jaguar E-Type features the desirable combination of a V12 with a manual gearbox, along with supposedly being rust-free. The seller was staying in a rented vacation home next door when he happened to speak with the prior… more»
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Rarely Seen Roadster: 1991 Lotus Elan M100
Here’s a car plenty of us remember but don’t see much of anymore: the 1991 Lotus Elan M100. This modern classic roadster epitomized the lightweight recipe Colin Chapman made a priority on the earliest Lotus road cars, but with… more»
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Powered by Ford! 2001 Qvale Mangusta
Here’s one you don’t see every day. A Qvale Mangusta, an Italian-built sports car that only saw 284 copies made between 1999 and 2002. This example from 2001 has more than 134,000 miles, received some body damage and the… more»
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1 of 175: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie
As the 1950s rolled on, the Chevy Corvette continued to pick up sales momentum, moving nearly 10,000 units for the first time in 1959. That included 920 cars with some form of fuel injection, offered since 1957 on the… more»
