If you are like me, you tend to view low mileage claims on classic cars with a certain degree of skepticism. However, when those claims can be supported by documentation, that becomes a game-changer. That is the case with… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Opel Manta
UPDATE 12/28/2020 – We featured this Opel back when it was listed in Montana. Well, the current seller purchased it and trailered it to their friend’s house in California. They’ve washed it and taken more detailed photos showing it’s… more»
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Basement Find: 1973 Porsche 914
There are three days remaining in the auction for this 1973 Porsche 914 and the bidding is starting to heat up for this clean, Southern car. The 914 is listed for sale here on eBay and is currently bid… more»
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31K Miles! 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6
This is a very nice combination, a low mileage car in excellent condition and a very thorough listing, two items that don’t intersect often enough. One of only 1,100 Alfa Romeo GTV6s destined for the U.S. market place in… more»
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Real LT1!? 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Four-Speed
Dial up a ’71 ‘Vette with the benefit of hindsight and you’d probably go for the hot solid-lifter LT1 with a four-speed manual gearbox. Knowing the maxim “if the top goes down, the price goes up,” you have to… more»
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8 Out Of 10? 1989 Lotus Esprit SE
Get your rating cards and hold them up! The seller of this 1989 Lotus Esprit tells prospective buyers that his British baby averages an overall rating of 8 out of 10 – though he rates the condition only as… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
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Assembly Required: 1969 Datsun 1600
In the U.S. market, Nissan sold its cars under the Datsun banner through 1984. One of the most desirable automobiles they sold in the 1960s was the Datsun 1600 2-seat roadster (known as the Fairlady in the homeland). While… more»
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Gullwing Holy Grail: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
The historic and significant Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Gullwing) was built between 1954-57, although a roadster was also made between 1957-63. Originally not considered to be a production car, it was built in Germany but targeted at the U.S. market…. more»
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Cobra Alternative! 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Jamming an American V8 in a nimble European sports car has been done numerous ways, most famously in the form of Carroll Shelby’s Cobra, based on the British AC Ace. This Sunbeam Tiger takes the same approach, right down… more»
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Backyard Find? 1969 Porsche 911 T
This 1969 Porsche 911T looks like it’s been sitting in someone’s backyard for a few decades, or perhaps a small salvage yard, following a nose hit that took out the front fenders, headlamps, and bumper. Of course, what was… more»
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BF Classified: 30-Year-Stored Bugeye Sprite
Every once in a while, I get to write a post about a car that should sell to the first person that sees it with the available cash. This is one of those posts! This 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite has… more»
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Dusty Survivor: 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors, long known for building practical, economic automobiles, got into the pony car revolution in 1968 with the Javelin. And, unlike the competition, also offered a 2-seat GT version called the AMX (named after an AMC experimental model)…. more»
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Tent Find: 1965 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe
This stalled Porsche 912 project was to be the owner’s final solo restoration job, but due to health issues, it will remain unfinished and up to the next owner to wrap up. Fortunately, this is a solid platform for… more»
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Solid Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
It’s amazing to see how quickly old-school Z cars took off in recent years, especially for the first run of the 240Z. The Series 1 cars are practically untouchable at this stage, and long-dormant projects are even being pulled… more»
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Alleyway Find: 1972 Triumph Stag
I have covered quite a few British sports cars for Barn Finds. Topping the list are MGs of all ilks, Triumph TR4s, and a few Jaguars thrown in for good measure. Today, however, is a first for me in… more»
