Carroll Shelby built no shortage of special cars throughout his tenure in the automotive industry. It’s easy to list some of the more iconic models off, but one that may escape some enthusiast minds is the Dragonsnake Cobra, a… more»
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Flux Capacitor Included! 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever a DeLorean appears on our desks here at Barn Finds, there is an overwhelming desire to make references to the “Back To The Future” movie franchise. Although the temptation is sometimes too great to resist, our writers tend… more»
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The Best Kit You Could Buy? 1970 Amante GT
What you see in this photo is a 1970 Amante GT, a fiberglass custom created during the heyday of the kit car craze. This example is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,250. Many… more»
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Turbo Deal? 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer
This is a hard one to classify, is it a sporty four-door sedan? A sports car with four doors? An econobox with a couple of famous badges and a stout engine? Maybe this 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer is all… more»
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No Reserve Boattail: 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider
This 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is a desirable Duetto model, otherwise known as a “boat tail” and far more sought after than the later models that litter classified sites everywhere you look. The earlier models were far prettier, and… more»
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Nicest Fiero Ever? Customized 1988 GT
A hearty thanks to reader Pat L. for submitting this find that had me checking my bank balance–short, I’m afraid! This gorgeous mildly customized 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT shows how beautiful this mid-engined GM sports car could get. It’s… more»
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Like New Inside And Out! 1976 Triumph Spitfire
The Triumph Spitfire was a popular British sports car built between 1962-80. It saw a series of five production generations and quite a few racing wins across 315,000 units in 18 years. This 1976 Spitfire is newly restored, and… more»
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Amazing 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Super Sport Show Car
It isn’t unusual for manufacturers to produce one-off show cars, although the practice is less prevalent today than in years past. This 1957 Corvette Super Sport Show Car is a perfect example. The company created it to showcase emerging… more»
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Finest Claret! 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This gorgeous wedge is a 1988 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo in a rare color: Claret Red. It’s up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is up to $10,000 but has not yet met the reserve. It’s located in… more»
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Factory-Built: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette “Race Rat”
Who remembers the 1960s when auto manufacturers were not only actively involved in racing but would build race cars as well? This 1960 Corvette is one of ten that Chevy built, and it was produced to run at the… more»
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Running Project: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It seems that Jaguar E-Type Roadster project vehicles fall into two broad categories. Some are extraordinarily cheap but require major restoration, which will climb high into the five-digit territory. Others will cost their buyer more initially, but they represent… more»
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Extra Lithe: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
By 1967, Lotus Cars Ltd. had established itself as a provider of lithe sporting machines, making the most of small engines, fiberglass & backbone-style frames. The Elan was an attempt at selling a “real” sports car as opposed to… more»
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27k Genuine Miles: 1993 Mazda RX7
This 1993 Mazda RX7 represents a triumph for the Japanese manufacturer. It is an extremely comfortable and competent Japanese sports car, but we could apply that same description to many sports offerings from other manufacturers of the era. However,… more»
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Former Racer: 1967 Lotus Europa Barn Find
When it comes to forgotten race cars, the desirability depends on where you fall on the attraction to a stripped-down version of a classic model. There’s always history attached to race cars, but most of the time, it’s local… more»
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Porsche With Provenance: 1958 356A Speedster
Braggadocio finds its way into every aspect of life but is most notable in the car peddling biz and this 1958 Porsche 356 is no exception as the seller states, “THE Most Famous Speedster in the Country and in… more»
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Royalty! A Pair Of Royale Sabres
The Royale Sabre was a component car designed and produced by a Brit named John Barlow from (sources vary) the late 1980’s through 1996, mainly for the European market. These two are claimed to be the only two imported… more»
