Most people tend to agree that the Volkswagen Golf GTi was the original hot hatch. It was where it all began, and many manufacturers have managed to replicate that car’s performance in the decades since it first appeared. However,… more»
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Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s pretty common for Jaguar E-Type project cars to land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicles in question have often developed some significant rust issues. That makes this 1971 Roadster a breath of fresh air…. more»
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Round 2: Another 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Well, there were lots of comments, all appreciated, flying back and forth regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette post from October 19th. That being the case, I thought I’d feature another ’68 ‘Vette and see what sort of comments that… more»
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4,014 Original Miles: 1964 Apollo 5000GT
This gorgeous 1964 Apollo 5000GT is a rarely seen sports car that is said to have just over 4,000 original miles. It is a limited production model that utilized the familiar formula of a stunning Italian sportscar-inspired body with… more»
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Bugeye Beauty: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
“So you see, that was where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.” This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is located in Sequim, Washington, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,500.
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Worth Fixing? 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Fifth-generation Chevy Corvettes were built between 1997-2004. This included the high-performance version, the Z06, which was introduced in 2001. This second-year Z06 with its LS6 engine was rated at 405 hp, so it had few peers when it came… more»
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Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hidden away in this garage is a 1968 Corvette that has been its current owner’s pride and joy. Since purchasing it, he has invested a cool $20,000 to lift its presentation and mechanical condition to its current state. However,… more»
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Phoenix Yellow 2000 Acura Integra Type R Survivor!
If you’ve been paying attention to car news lately, you’ll no doubt have noticed that not only is Acura bringing back the Integra nameplate, but they’ll be including a proper three-pedal gearbox as an option. Big news for 2021,… more»
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Factory Fuel Injection! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Most vintage fuel-injected or “fuelie” Corvette projects come with retrofitted carburetors, a quick fix back in the day when these were just used cars changing hands for small money. Even among Chevrolet dealers, only some GM-trained fuel injection mechanics… more»
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350 Horsepower 327: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
C3 Corvettes get lots of coverage but frequently it’s not the inaugural ’68 model year that’s featured but a later model year. This 1968 coupe is the first from that initial year that I have stumbled across so let’s… more»
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6,848 Documented Miles! 1978 MGB Roadster
The term “time capsule” can jar with some classic car enthusiasts, but it is one that the owner of this 1978 MGB uses with some justification. It is one of the tidiest original and unrestored examples that you are… more»
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Fabulous Fiberglass: 1942 Studebaker Sports Custom
Mystery is the quality of pairing concealment with what is revealed, with the aim of capturing both the attention and the imagination of the audience. Titled as a 1942 Studebaker, this cream roadster is located in Centreville, Maryland, and… more»
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One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»
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Gray Market Droptop: 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera
This 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera convertible is described as a gray market example by the selling dealer. The gray market status likely means it retains the European-market H4 lighting; less restrictive emissions; and possibly weight savings courtesy of not… more»
