Porsche’s slantnose 911 came in a few different varieties, with a scant few leaving as factory converted models, and numerous others being modified by owners using private body shops. The devil is in the details, as certain conversions are… more»
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1984 Ferrari 400i V12 Barn Find
It’s Gullwing Motors time again! And with this episode, we have a Ferrari to check out. Now usually, when one just whispers the name “Ferrari” dollar signs fly by at an alarming rate – not necessarily the case here… more»
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GM Show Car! 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Seven years of dust and neglect cannot besmirch the lure of this barn find! This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada comes to market after lounging in indoor storage awaiting restoration work that never happened…. more»
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Black Pearl Edition: 1978 Datsun 280Z
In addition to the early 240Z cars, the late 280Z is one of the other more collectible models – especially if its a limited production example like this Black Pearl edition. The car seen here is not a stock… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
There’s just one photo of this desirable 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in the craigslist listing from Middleburg, Virginia, but the seller seems to promise it will be worth your time if you give him a call to learn more. The… more»
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1951 MG TD With 1,487 Original Miles!
We see plenty of low-mileage classic cars coming across the desks here at Barn Finds, but occasionally one will appear that takes this concept to the next level. That is the case with this 1951 MG TD. At first… more»
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Garage Find: Supercharged 1951 MG TD
This bashful 1951 MG TD has been owned by the same gentleman since 1983 and has been hiding out, covered, in garages the entire 37 years of its ownership. Lucky for us tipster Chuck Foster spotted this Virginia Beach… more»
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Rare Italian: 52k Mile 1994 Fiat Coupe!
Coming in just barely under the wire on the US 25-year rule for getting a title and registering a non-US-market vehicle, this 1994 Fiat Coupe is one cool and unusual ride. The seller has it listed here on Hemmings… more»
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Parked For 30 Years! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Despite being an icon of British sports cars, this dusty 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 has been left in a garage for 30 years and based on the heavy coating of dust, three decades of storage is certainly believable. These… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider
It is pretty common to find classic Alfas with rust problems. These can range from the reasonably insignificant through to issues that are well beyond repair. This 1979 Alfa Spider is a welcome exception because it does appear to… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Ran when parked. That has to be one of the great, and often overused, phrases when an owner describes a car that has been sitting for an extended period. It is also the line that the owner uses to… more»
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One Of 32! 1970 Marcos Mantis M70
I always assume that I have a fair knowledge of varying automobile marques until I realize that I don’t. And here’s just such an example, a 1970 Marcos Mantis M70. Marcos? Never heard of it though I’m sure our… more»
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Driven In Baywatch? Pair Of Thunder Ranch Riots
The Riot was a fiberglass kit car built on a VW chassis by a company called Thunder Ranch. There is little information about the company today and we can find no record of how many were actually built. The… more»
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Series 1 Project: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Jaguar Cars Ltd. brought out the E-Type sports car in 1961, establishing a new standard for British luxury and performance automobiles. The tourer would continue through 1975 across three series. The car was known to achieve speeds of upwards… more»
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America’s First Sports Car: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
If you were asked what the first post-war American sports car built was, you might say the Chevy Corvette. And if you did, you’d be wrong. It was the Crosley Hotshot, although much smaller and less powerful than either… more»
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Canadian Export: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO has already been on collectors’ radar in recent years as an iconic 1980s performance car that has remained fairly attainable despite its limited production. The turbocharged Ford is a great choice for younger collectors who… more»
