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»
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Worth Saving? 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider, otherwise known as the Graduate: seemingly always available in some form, it’s a hard car to justify buying as a barn find or otherwise in project car form. Now, despite appearances, the seller claims this… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Update! The seller has weighed in and states that he has located $20K worth of parts, they are not included with the car. So, please talk among yourselves about the real “true value” of this project. JO And now… more»
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390 V8 Go-Pack: 1969 AMC AMX
In the mid-1960s, AMC was toying with building a 2-seat GT-style car that could compete with the Chevy Corvette. But since American Motors had fewer resources than GM, they waited until the Javelin pony car was about to see… more»
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Original Survivor: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS
Hidden away in this garage is one of the gems of the classic British sports car scene. It is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 Open Two-Seater (OTS), which was the rarest body style produced during the XK150’s production run. This… more»
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680 Mile Prototype: 1994 Bugatti EB 110 GT
When it comes to supercars, the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari Testarossa always get the nod as two of the most iconic (with perhaps the Lotus Esprit bringing up the rear, if we’re judging 80s and 90s cars). But if… more»
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Rare Barn Find! 1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III
Prior to 1964, many on U.S. shores were not familiar with Great Britain’s brilliant Aston Martin motor cars. A spectacular spy movie that premiered that year introduced the uninitiated to the Aston Martin marque. But A-M occupied a significant… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1960 MGA Roadster
When the weather is fine, there’s nothing quite like the experience of slipping behind the wheel of a classic British sports car to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer us. That opportunity awaits someone with… more»
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Field Find Pair Of 1971 Alfa Romeo GTVs
Do you ever wonder how someone walks outside every day and sees two decently valuable cars rotting in the backyard, never thinking they should either a.) sell said vehicles, or b.) restore and enjoy them. I get it –… more»
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Hiding For 44 Years! 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Super Barn Find
You’ve got a few weeks to get your travel plans in order if you wish to view this barn find 1965 Porsche 356C equipped with the desirable Super 90 engine. The 356 has been hidden for decades and emerged… more»
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Rewarding Roadster: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Project
Jaguar began life as Swallow, making sidecars for motorcycles. Branching out into sports cars with the Standard Swallow, or SS, they created a new name for themselves in four-wheeled English motoring. The SS Jaguar donated its name to a… more»
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Sitting 29 Years: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Considering their low production volume relative to other Saab models, it’s amazing how many Sonett IIIs have survived and can still be found for sale. Having only been writing for Barn Finds for a few months, this 1974 Saab… more»
