The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
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1.6k Miles? 1965 Morgan Plus 4
From 1950-69, British car builder Morgan Motor Co. produced a small sports car called the Morgan Plus 4. It initially used a 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine featured hydraulic brake, a first for a Morgan product. Later that motor… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
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James Bronze: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
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JDM Barn Find: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka
The Nissan Skyline doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction if you’ve followed the import sports car scene with even just a passing interest. What’s talked about less frequently is the lineage that accompanies that namesake, as… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the objectives of automobile reviews is to sing a car’s particular praises. Some examples are a bit light in the praises department – you have to dig, and even then you might still come up with a… more»
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1 of 73: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera was a mid-engine sports car produced by De Tomaso in Italy from 1971-92. They were available in the U.S. for about five years through a partnership with Ford. Most of the cars were powered by Ford’s 351… more»
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Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
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454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The owner of this 1971 Corvette Stingray rightly points out that if this car were immaculate, it would be offered at a far higher price than he has set. However, it needs some cosmetic work, so he has priced… more»
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1978 MGB With 16,000 Original Miles!
There is no shortage of enthusiasts who would love nothing better than to spend their leisure time behind the wheel of a classic British sports car. If that sounds like you, this 1978 MGB might be a car that… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m always drawn to classic cars with a history of long-term ownership, and this becomes more attractive when the vehicle in question is a 49-year-old classic that has had a single owner. That’s what this 1972 Corvette represents. During… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Porsche 912
This 1969 Porsche may look fairly beaten down, but given the age we’re in where patina is all the rage, perhaps it’s made more desirable for its roughshod appearance. The car does look fairly complete, and it’s not completely… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe
Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»
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Lingenfelter Twin Turbo! 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Years from now when people look back at the fuel-injected performance cars of the late 1990s and 2000s, the name “Lingenfelter” will undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Just like “Yenko” was to GM cars in the… more»
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Cheap Project? 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
I have been giving more thought to C4 Corvettes (1984-1996) lately as I see many of this generation selling for reasonable prices. The earliest versions don’t hold as much interest, but by 1991, the year of this subject Corvette,… more»
