Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»
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Restoration Worthy? 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
The idea of a grand touring car is intriguing to me. Do, or did, owners of cars such as this 1965 Maserati Quattroporte actually carry passengers? Certainly, they’re made for the best of all worlds: luxury, speed, handling, quietness,… more»
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Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
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Low Mile: 1981 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo
I didn’t even know that Fiat produced a turbo 124 Spider! But apparently 700 of these models were built for the US market. Located in Flanders, New Jersey, this convertible sports car is listed here on eBay and is… more»
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Rare V8-Powered Sports Car: 1987 Marcos Mantula
Here, for your review is a Marcos Mantula. Sounds like a “who” that we’re going to review, more so than a “what” but it is, in fact, a very interesting, notable British sports car. One of only 289 produced… more»
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Stunning Topaz: 1975 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 is an often overlooked British sports car. The TR6 is a great option for the buyer that is looking for the classic throaty six-cylinder sound but does not have the budget for a big Healey or… more»
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Vintage 427 Power! 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica
Jamming an American V8 into a great-handling European sports car makes for irresistible fun, and Carroll Shelby’s Cobra is the king of them all. With the price of real Cobras having shot into the ionosphere by the 1980s, a… more»
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Barn Find Rotary: 1983 Mazda RX7 GSL
The thick coating of dust on this 1983 Mazda RX7 GSL should tell you a little about how long it’s been sitting, and the seller hasn’t even attempted to clean it since acquiring it from the original owner. The… more»
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Gray Ghost: 1972 Datsun 240Z
OK, maybe it is a silver ghost but this 1972 Datsun 240Z is only bid to $4,050 with 3 days left in the auction. The car can be seen here on eBay and is located in Brownsboro, Alabama. The… more»
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5 Speed V6: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Only built between 1984 and 1988, the Pontiac Fiero was a unique and special car that many of us dreamed about in high school. This 48,291 mile example is located in Mt. Auburn, Illinois and is being sold here… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m going to stick my neck out here. This 1968 Corvette Convertible has to rate as one of the nicest original and unrestored C3 Corvettes that I have ever seen come across my desk here at Barn Finds. It… more»
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French Ford! 1954 Ford Comète Monte Carlo
Most of the ‘finds’ that we bring you are on American soil, but every now and then, something overseas catches our attention, and we feel compelled to present them to you! Today, we have a 1954 Ford Comète that’s… more»
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6k Original Miles: 1982 Ford EXP
When Ford was rolling out the new Escort to replace the aging Pinto, they concluded there was a market for a sporty-two seat version of the car and the EXP was born for 1982. It sold well the first… more»
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Restored Barn Find: 1959 MGA Roadster
Until recently, this 1959 MG MGA Roadster had been sitting in this garage. This was a spot that it had occupied since 1985. It has been brought out into the light of day and has undergone a meticulous revival… more»
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Birds of a Feather: Pair of 1950s Ford Thunderbirds
You know the expression, “birds of a feather flock together?” Well, in this case, it applies to a pair of Ford T-Birds, likely a 1957 and a 1956. From the first generation of the iconic Fordmobiles, these two looked… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible
During its production run, Triumph produced 28,864 examples of the TR7 Convertible. The vast majority of these cars found their way to the US, but they are now a relatively rare sight on our roads. Early examples of the… more»
