Want a chance to finish restoring one of only 1,499 prized E-Code ’57 Thunderbirds? If so, start making a long list of questions, because the seller doesn’t share a lot of details or photographs. One could say the “E”… more»
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Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»
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Cheap 1973 Datsun 240Z Project?
It’s always a little bit sad when we see listings for cars come up for grabs as a result of an illness that is preventing the completion of plans for a grand restoration. Sure, there are some cases where… more»
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Barbados Yellow Survivor: 1988 Honda Prelude Si
When it comes to emerging collector cars, it’s hard to go wrong with a 1980s Honda or Acura product. It’s a great time to buy one of these golden era Hondas, as they’re not yet priced to the moon… more»
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German Corvette? 1969 Opel GT
It was said, back in 1969, that an Opel GT resembled a then, current Corvette that had been washed in hot water and shrank. Admittedly, that’s a stretch but I get the visual. And from an outward perspective, and… more»
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Rare Alpine: 1966 Dinalpin A110
The Renault R8-based Alpine A110 staked its reputation as one of the hottest rally cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its rear-engine layout made it something of a French answer to the Porsche 911. In addition to… more»
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Father & Son Survivors: 1949 MG TD and MG TC
What an interesting find this is: a pair of gorgeous MGs, one TC and another TD, that were both restored and then driven to their (or near to their) current resting spots where they’ve been parked for 20 years…. more»
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British Racing Green: 1971 MGB GT
What if I told you that, for $7,100, you could buy a car that can beat a Shelby GT350? What if I told you that it was designed, in part, by Pininfarina, the legendary design and coachbuilding firm responsible… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
While the C2 Corvette was a genuine hard-edged sports car, it was possible for potential buyers to select the right set of options that offered decent performance levels with a relaxed driving experience. That is the choice that the… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it can be hard to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1971 Corvette because it does tick a lot of the… more»
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Driver Quality: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What a difference a year makes! A 1963 and 1964 Chevrolet Corvette are almost identical, the exception being the coupe’s split rear window that makes the ’63 so sought after. Now when we’re talking convertibles, the difference between the… more»
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Serious Engine Upgrade: 1968 Datsun Sports 1600
Many people would love to own a classic convertible, but the thought of living with a highly-strung vehicle turns them off the whole idea. This 1968 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster would seem to offer a tempting compromise. It has… more»
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Supercharged Widebody: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Originally introduced in 1953 at GM’s Motorama show, the Corvette has a long and storied history as America’s sports car. Produced continuously since then, the Corvette has gone through eight generations and two engine layouts, with the most recent… more»
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Super Clean: 65k Mile 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Determining which newer cars are likely to become future classics is not easy, and the history pages are filled with people who have lost money by making the wrong choice. That would seem to naturally bring us to the… more»
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Smashed Classic: 1960 Jaguar XK150 S Drophead Coupe
Sometimes it is pretty easy to tell when you’re having a bad day. When you head out for a drive in a classic car that commands a six-figure value and the journey ends with it looking like this, it… more»
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1960 Chevrolet Corvette With 50k Original Miles!
Since the first concept car was shown in 1953, the Corvette was something special. Style, performance, and status were the hallmarks of early ‘Vette owners. In 1960, the year of this example, production topped 10,000 for the first time,… more»
