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»
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No Reserve 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
We’ve seen a few C2 Corvettes come across our desks in recent times here at Barn Finds. However, this 1965 example is one that ticks a lot of the right boxes for serious enthusiasts. Not only is it original… more»
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Rare Power Top: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Parked since 1975, this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette in Vero Beach, Florida may soon grace the highways and byways with its once-elegant presence again. The late ’50s two-seater comes to market here on eBay where at least 13 bidders have… more»
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1954 Jaguar XK120 Coupe Project
The International Motor Show was an annual fete in Great Britain, held in the 30s at Earls Court, understandably interrupted for ten years between 1938 and 1948. The show was re-introduced and its first post-war show was announced for late… more»
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Rare SunChaser! 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Before I got the Toyota Celica bug years ago and bought an ’83 GT Liftback, I had my eye on a second-generation (’78-’81) coupe. I had run through a few domestic model cars and was done with what Detroit… more»
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Low Mileage Driver: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is similar to the one we featured a few days ago, but only in terms of the shared model name and drivetrain. This example is much more of a driver-quality car, but one… more»
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Smashed Spider: 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto
As someone who is not immune to the siren song of a desirable car that is down on its luck, I can emphasize with this seller’s delusions of grandeur as it relates to hatching a plan to restore a… more»
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Extra Engines Included! 1967 MG Midget
For the second time in as many weeks, we have an MG Midget for review. Normally, I would space out reviews of the same marque and model but what accompanies this 1967 Midget makes it an interesting study. It… more»
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No Reserve 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
It still amazes me that all these years later, the DeLorean DMC-12 continues to command very respectable money even when in project car form and saddled with the wheezy automatic transmission. The DeLorean seen here does run and drive… more»
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One of 330 Made: Wrecked 1960 Triumph Italia 2000
This unusual 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 coupe is one of just 330 cars made, penned by renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti and assembled atop a Triumph TR3 chassis. The design is still striking today, and one we rarely see in… more»
