If a buyer had a sense of adventure at the time, they could hand the local Chevrolet dealership an additional $305.50 in 1968, and they would find their shiny new Corvette had the firebreathing 427ci Tri-Power V8 under the… more»
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Aga Blue Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912
What began as a dusty find in long-term storage has resulted in a nicely sorted 1967 Porsche 912 wearing excellent colors and treated to a host of subtle upgrades that likely make it an engaging driver’s car. The 912… more»
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Forgotten Family Heirloom: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
This is a great story, and one that rarely happens: the family associated with a special car that loses its storage space actually decides to collect all the parts together and get it into the hands of an owner… more»
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Barn Find Success Story!
One of the best parts of running this site is hearing from readers about their Barn Finds success stories! We started this site to help save classic cars, so hearing that we helped rescue one, even in some small… more»
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First Year V8! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Last week, we covered this 1954 Corvette and today we’re going to move one year forward to ’55. While it is a very similar car, there were big differences between the two, so let’s take a closer look. This… more»
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Royal Purple Rarity? 1969 Porsche 912
German cars in general seem to have a knack for making certain colors infinitely more valuable by producing them in severely limited quantities. The domestic brands do this, too, with Mopar seemingly being the dominant force in associating limited… more»
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Garage Find: Rare 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D
These are the stories that make you smile and wince at the same time, as seeing a longtime owner part with a treasured car is always an emotional experience. Of course, then we have sellers who repeatedly refer to… more»
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Niki Lauda Edition: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
By 1978, the Alfa Romeo Spider had lost some of its boat-tail magic. The styling was reflective of changes made due to safety and emissions concerns, and the grace of the original design was lost in the wake of… more»
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Rusted Out Porsche 356 In California
As Porsche values have continued to climb, we’ve seen some pretty rusty and rough examples saved from the scrap heap. It’s actually amazing what people will spend on a rough project, but when nice examples are fetching huge amounts… more»
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Original 427: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Don’t be fooled because a lot has changed since the owner snapped this shot of this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It has been treated to a full-blown restoration, and the result of this hard work is a classic car that… more»
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Rare Spec: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 is one of those eminently cheap project cars that you never have to look too hard to find. It’s a great starter classic if you just want to get your feet wet in project car ownership,… more»
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Engine Upgrade! 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
You have to hand it to Italian automobile designers, even when they’re beat-up and worn out, they’re still stylish, and IMHO, this 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior is no exception. This European spec version needs help, in both the… more»
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30 Years in the Barn: 1962 Aston Martin DB4
Say what you will, but Gulling Motorcars does come up with some pretty great finds. It seems like it’d be near impossible anymore to continue pulling exotics like this 1962 Aston Martin DB4 out of old farm structures, but… more»
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1 Of 2? 1963 Behrens Roadster
Kit cars were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. Several prominent names often come to mind, like the Meyers Manx, Blakely Bantam, Bradley GT and McBurnie Ferrari 250 GTO. But the Behrens is not a name I… more»
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1969 Lotus Elan +2 With a Mysterious Past
The owner of this 1969 Lotus Elan +2 is very honest about the car he’s offering on eBay in Newark, Delaware for a $6,800 starting bid—which hasn’t yet been forthcoming. It’s a very desirable car (though the convertible version… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1970 Volvo P1800S
The Volvo P1800 was a 2+2, touring car that was built by Volvo Cars between 1961-73. It was made famous on television as driven by Roger Moore in the spy-type show The Saint from 1962-69. As was common at… more»
