With only 411 examples produced, the Aston Martin DB2 is not what could ever be classed as a common car. We rarely see them here at Barn Finds, so to have two appear on our desks within days of… more»
Sports Cars
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Euro Spec: 1981 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsche 911s, it’s hard to find one these days that isn’t desirable in some form. However, the SC trim has been appreciating nicely for some time, and if you throw in the added cache of… more»
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One Of Only 411! 1953 Aston Martin DB2
Today, I have the honor of presenting a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 that will be auctioned at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach, California auction on August 13th and 14th. This is a special, original, and numbers matching automobile that… more»
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Final Model Year: 1962 Triumph TR3B
The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It was an evolution of the company’s TR2 and had more power and better braking capabilities. The “TR3B” is an unofficial name given to the final year of… more»
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Non-Running Project: 1974 MG MGB
For many, the MGB is thought to be the big brother to the MG Midget, but it was the successor to the MGA and ran between 1962-80. While there were a few variants, the roadster is the most familiar… more»
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1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I OTS With 8k Genuine Miles!
By all accounts, Enzo Ferrari was an uncompromising and demanding taskmaster who didn’t suffer fools gladly. However, he and I agree on one thing. When he first saw the Jaguar E-Type, he described it as the most beautiful car… more»
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Special Equipment Roadster: 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC
Has anyone started keeping track of how many Jaguar XK roadsters keep popping up in West Coast garages? These had to have been one of the most popular cars of the Jet Set crowd in 1955, because every time… more»
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One Of Four: 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Frua Coupe
The car under consideration here is an unrestored classic born of a legendary marque at the beginning of the postwar Italian automotive renaissance. It is a 1956 Maserati 2000 Gran Sport A6G/54 coupe, chassis number 2140, to be offered… more»
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Fuelie Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1961 Corvette “fuelie” is a classic that needs its share of TLC. It has fallen on hard times, so the person who tackles the restoration will need to be dedicated and ready for some hard work. If you… more»
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Promising Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
While many British sports cars were accessible due to their relative affordability when new, the Jaguar E-Type was very much an aspirational vehicle. This was a car that the company had intended to push the boundaries of performance, and… more»
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283 Dual Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
By the time 1961 rolled around, the Chevrolet Corvette had cemented its spot in the American new car marketplace. This was a badge that had been threatened with extinction only a few short years before, but increasing sales saw… more»
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Restoration Candidate? 1954 Austin Healey 100
I never really knew what an Austin-Healey was until my high school years. A classmate’s cousin had an early 60’s 3000. It may have been a ’62 or a ’63 and it had a Chevrolet 327 CI V8 engine… more»
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Thirty Years in the Garage: Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk2
Sometimes a car that has been well-loved passes the point where its current owner can put it back on the road. When this happens, many will enter a state of denial, holding fast to their dream until it rusts… more»
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Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter
One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»
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Rescued Split-Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There can’t be many sadder sights than to see an iconic vehicle like this 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe left in a state like this. The car has been sitting on stands in this garage since 1972, but the current… more»
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“Spinny Dorito” 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC Turbo II Project
Mazda has a long history with wacky engines. Their first car, the R360 introduced in 1960, was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled V-twin engine displacing just 356cc. It was moderately successful and they wanted to expand on that moderate… more»
